{"product_id":"ovation-1115-pacemaker-12-string-early-70s-usa-w-original-case","title":"Ovation 1115 Pacemaker 12-String Early '70s USA w\/ Original Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eA player's grade instrument for the player who wants the unmistakable shimmer and breadth of a vintage 12-string without the bulk of a conventional all-wood dreadnought, this early USA-made example combines a spruce top with Ovation's deep roundback construction. The 12-fret neck joint, wide 1 7\/8\" nut and slotted headstock give it the feel and proportions associated with the company's early dedicated 12-string designs, while the ebony fingerboard and floral rosette complete the classic period look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one makes the most sense as a player's vintage instrument rather than a collector-perfect example. The top has four previously repaired cracks, including a long repaired center-seam crack running from the lower end of the body toward the bridge, plus three smaller repaired cracks toward the lower bout. Those repairs are reflected in the price and shown in the photos. The original molded hardshell case is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSA-made vintage 12-string acoustic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number 020269\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural gloss finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack textured deep roundback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-cutaway body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-fret neck joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 1\/4\" scale length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1 7\/8\" nut width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDot\/diamond pearl position markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral soundhole rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlotted headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome tuners with pearloid buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo factory electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal molded hardshell case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal model label is missing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONE TIPS \u0026amp; USE CASES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited to open chords where the doubled courses can add width and harmonic texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for singer-songwriter accompaniment when a standard six-string leaves too much open space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTry lighter picking rather than heavy strumming to bring out individual octave courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly useful for layered recording, where one 12-string track can add texture without requiring several overdubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA good candidate for someone who wants the character of an early USA Ovation primarily as a playing instrument rather than a pristine collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar shows age-appropriate cosmetic wear and several\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epreviously repaired top cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. There is a long repaired crack\/seam separation running from the lower end of the guitar toward the bridge, along with three smaller repaired cracks in the lower portion of the spruce top. Additional normal finish wear, checking, marks and evidence of use are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model label is missing from inside the bowl, although the serial label remains and reads\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e020269\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. Identification as an 1115-4 Pacemaker is based on the serial era and matching construction\/features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal molded Ovation hardshell case included. The case shows normal vintage wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ovation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418468499625,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/1992\/6697\/files\/Photoroom_004_20260902_153617.jpg?v=1788546272","url":"https:\/\/playersgearmusic.com\/products\/ovation-1115-pacemaker-12-string-early-70s-usa-w-original-case","provider":"Player's Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}