Custom Ovation MM68AX Acoustic-Electric Roundback Mandolin w/ Ovation Hard Case

The Ovation MM68AX acoustic-electric mandolin is packed full of great features that working musicians demand to solve their live and recording needs. The MM68AX starts with with a hand-selected AA Grade solid Sitka spruce top. The solid top's voice is optimized with lightweight, Mando-Quintad bracing, thus providing maximum "chop", punch, and projection.

Ovation’s pioneering multi-soundhole design enhances string vibration and sustain by improving soundboard efficiency. With its roundback composite body, this mandolin offers more acoustic volume and cutting power than more expensive flatback models.

The instrument’s upper-bout soundholes (epaulets) are inlaid with exotic hardwoods, and the treble cutaway offers full access to the sleek, satin-finished 5-piece mahogany & maple neck. The fretboard is ebony, helping bring out this mando's ring and shimmer.

This mandolin loves to be plugged in, so it is equipped with a custom high-output pickup and special version of Ovation's OP-24+ preamp. No matter what venue you are in, this mandolin will present your audience with clean and very musical amplified tone. In addition to whisper-quiet audio circuitry and very low distortion, the OP-24+ features 3-bands of active EQ with a Bypass Switch, a Mid-Shift Control for selecting a midrange center frequency of either 400 Hz or 1 kHz. There is also a Pre-Shape Circuit for boosting bass and treble response while cutting rumble-prone frequencies below 40 Hz, and a battery status light. To provide complete control over the high-output preamp signal, the OP-24+ has a custom-taper volume slider.

Included with your new favorite mandolin is the correct Ovation hard case. This mandolin was built with professional working musicians in mind. As such, nothing but a highly protective and properly fitting case will do.

This mandolin needed no refurbishing,  has no player's wear, and is completely free of dings or blemishes. Ovation recently changed hands, being sold by Fender to Drum Workshop. When this happens it is not unusual for either owner to rebalance inventories and/or change product specifications

Why Buy From LightSpeed Music?
The pictures shown in the listing are of the actual instrument you will receive. Every piece of wood is unique, and you deserve to see exactly what you are buying. We know that buying musical gear online is hard, so we welcome any questions you have. If you would like an "in hand" description or you need more details, please contact us.

This instrument was inspected and tested at our supplier, in the USA. Final checking, polishing and setup is performed here, in our shop. Ovation requires our supplier to mark “used” on the back of the headstock and assign it a new serial number. 

It's a big internet, and we know you have many choices. As such, we are thankful for the thousands of musicians that have chosen us, and hope to be able to add you to our family.

Ovation MM68AX Acoustic-Electric Mandolin Specifications:
Body Profile: Roundback w/Cutaway
Top: Solid AA Spruce
Body: Lyrachord
Neck: 5-Pc Mahogany & Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Bracing: Mando-Quintad
Scale Length: 13 7/8”
Nut Width: 1-3/16”
Inlays: Pearloid Dots
Binding: Top
Rosette: Multi Soundhole 5-Piece Epaulet
Electronics: OP24+ Preamp w/ 3-Band EQ, Switchable Mid Frequency Pre-Shape, EQ Bypass & Custom-Taper Volume Slider
Pickup: Ovation High Output
Hardware: Gold
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Finish: Gloss Cherry Burst w/ Natural Satin Neck
Manufacturer Part Number: MM68AX
UPC: 736021262027