{"product_id":"1977-ovation-preacher-deluxe-1282-pre-owned","title":"1977 Ovation Preacher Deluxe 1282 (Pre-Owned)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvation Preacher Deluxe 1282\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Preacher Deluxe was Ovation’s take on the traditional American solidbody electric, combining classic construction with some remarkably forward-thinking electronics for its era. This example features the distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble-cutaway solid mahogany body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mahogany bolt-on neck, bound ebony fingerboard and elegant abalone block inlays. The gold-plated hardware adds to its unmistakable late-'70s character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere the Preacher Deluxe really sets itself apart is in the electronics. Equipped with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo high-output humbucking pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the guitar features individual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\/Parallel switching for each pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing for a wide range of tonal variations from full, powerful humbucker tones to brighter, more open sounds. A three-way pickup selector and additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emidrange notch\/filter switching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e further expand the tonal palette. The onboard active electronics were remarkably sophisticated for the period and were designed to give players an unusually broad range of sounds from a single instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its 24¾\" scale, 24-fret ebony fingerboard, solid mahogany construction and highly versatile switching system, the Preacher Deluxe is as interesting to play as it is to look at. These were built in relatively limited numbers and have become increasingly collectible among players and vintage-guitar enthusiasts who appreciate Ovation's more adventurous solidbody designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: E12341\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the serial number and comparison with documented examples in the E123xx range, this guitar dates to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuinely unique vintage instrument with tons of character, an unusual history, and a tonal range that is far beyond what its understated appearance might suggest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Preacher Deluxe 1282\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca: 1977\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid mahogany double-cutaway body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany bolt-on neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound ebony fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbalone block inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24¾\" scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDual high-output humbucking pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries\/Parallel switching for each pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-way pickup selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidrange notch\/filter switching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-plated hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Ovation\/Schaller tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Guitar Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45516009996311,"sku":null,"price":1614.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/5339\/2185\/files\/IMG_0605_63926aa1-8a50-4322-b3e2-d94cba3e66a4.heic?v=1789404071","url":"https:\/\/theguitarboutique.com\/en-us\/products\/1977-ovation-preacher-deluxe-1282-pre-owned","provider":"The Guitar Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}