13 best ovation acoustic guitars

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All of the playability and pristine live sound of the Celebrity Collection Elite is visually enhanced with a stunning top of exotic wood for the Celebrity Collection Elite Exotic guitars. This performance-ready guitar with Ovation's unique multi-soundhole design gives you clear highs and a focused, balanced bass response. The Lyrachord composite, mid depth body is comfortable standing or sitting and provides excellent projection. A satin-finished neck, Ovangkol fretboard and bridge all combine to make playing effortless and responsive. The Celebrity Elite is equipped with an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4CT preamp system featuring a three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light that make it easy to dial in your sound. Whether you perform on stage, in church or in the garage, your Elite delivers the classic Ovation Elite sound: articulation and balance, projection, and nuanced tonal complexity.

• Lyrachord Mid-Depth Cutaway
• Elite Multi-Port Soundhole Design
• OP-4BT PreAmp System
• Die-Cast Tuning Machines

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• Classic mid-depth Lyrachord cutaway body with a solid spruce top featuring the Elite multi sound hole design, which provides clear highs and focused, balanced bass response
• Remarkable new scalloped "X" bracing design that borrows from the past and is voiced for the present, with natural tone and optimal response and power
• Together, body, top and sound holes create the classic Ovation Elite sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity
• The top also has elegant multi-wood epaulets, black binding and a beautiful gloss Black finish
• For great live sound, the CE44-5 features an Ovation Slim line pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light

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• Classic mid-depth Lyrachord cutaway body with a solid spruce top featuring the Elite multi sound hole design, which provides clear highs and focused, balanced bass response
• Remarkable new scalloped "X" bracing design that borrows from the past and is voiced for the present, with natural tone and optimal response and power
• Together, body, top and sound holes create the classic Ovation Elite sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity
• The top also has elegant multi-wood epaulets, black binding and a beautiful Natural gloss finish
• For great live sound, the CE44-4 features an Ovation Slim line pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light

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This Ovation Elite TX is a lightweight, resonant, and responsive acoustic guitar. This 1778TX-5 boasts a solid AA Sitka spruce top over a Lyrachord bowl back, and the satin finished maple neck is topped with a rosewood fingerboard and paired with a rosewood bridge. Other features include an OP Pro preamp with OCP-1K pickup, quarter-sawn scalloped X braces, die-cast black Ovation tuners, ivory body binding, and a breathable satin top finish.

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From Ovation: Ovation announces the return of an iconic instrument: the Richie Sambora Elite Doubleneck guitar. Combining 6 and 12-string guitars to create a single, innovative instrument opens a new world of possibilities. Richie's signature mother-of-pearl star inlays give the neck and body a unique, custom look. With a spruce top and lightweight bracing designed to enhance punch and projection, this design sonically delivers both the 6 and 12 string tone accross the spectrum. The Elite multi soundhole design offers classic Ovation looks and sound. Both slim necks are easy to play, and twin cutaways on the super shallow, Lyrachord composite body allow easy access to either fretboard. Built in electronics make this a stage-ready performance guitar that will have you rethinking what is possible live. A hardshell case is included. Soundboard: Sitka Spruce Top Bracing: Doubleneck XX Bracing Body: Lyrachord Super Shallow Double Cutaway Design: Elite Multi-Port Soundhole Design Finish: Black Binding: White ABS with Mother of Pearl Purfling Neck: 5 PC Mahogany/Maple Fretboard: Ebony Inlays: Mother of Pearl Frets: 22 Scale: 25.3" (643mm) Fretboard Radius: 11 13/16" (300mm) Nut: 1 11/16" (43mm) ABS Bridge: Ebony Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast Gold Tuning Machines Strings: Adamas OV1818E/ OV1616E Light Gauge Phospher Bronze Preamp: Op 24+ Preamp Pickup: OCP1K (x2) Case: Includes Custom Hardshell Case

• Soundboard: Sitka Spruce Top
• Neck: 5 PC Mahogany/Maple
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Case: Includes Custom Hardshell Case

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The new line of Applause Acoustic/Electric Bass guitars highlight the focus, projection and articulation that Ovation's Lyrachord back produces in the lower register. Unplugged or amplified, this is a performance instrument with traditional Ovation appointments such as a spruce top, scalloped-X bracing, and laser-cut multi-sound holes. Four String Bass Models offer exceptional volume and clarity usually expected from much higher priced instruments.

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The new line of Applause Acoustic/Electric Bass guitars highlight the focus, projection and articulation that Ovation's Lyrachord back produces in the lower register. Unplugged or amplified, this is a performance instrument with traditional Ovation appointments such as a spruce top, scalloped-X bracing, and laser-cut multi-sound holes. Four String Bass Models offer exceptional volume and clarity usually expected from much higher priced instruments.

• Layered Spruce Top
• Lyrachord Mid-Depth Cutaway
• Elite Multi-Port Soundhole Design
• Onboard CE304T Preamp by Ovation
• Die Cast Tuning Machines

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AEB4II

Ovation's Applause Series of basses bring the Ovation tradition of building effortless acoustic/electrics within the reach of the progressing bassist. The AE4BII model has a fast, satin-finished soft ‘V’ neck and a Mid-Depth body that make comfortable playing a reality. Tonewood tops, scalloped X-bracing and the trademark Lyrachord Roundback combine to project tight punch, outstanding presence, warm low end and a balanced, musical tone. Acoustic-Electric live performance is notable due to electronics that offer bass players clarity, definition and acoustic tonal depth. Boutique-looking finishes and black nickel tuning machines set them apart from the rest. Prepare to be inspired.

Acoustic Balance

Listen. Applause Basses have a thin, resonant layered top designed for acoustic balance. The soundboard is supported by quarter-sawn, scalloped X-Bracing. Basses are built with a durable Mid-Depth Lyrachord Roundback cutaway body. This outstanding design is voiced for natural acoustic tone and optimal response and power. Together, the body and top create a new classic in Ovation sound; basses that respond with full power, remarkable articulation and tightness, and grounded with fat low end.

Fast Neck

Feel better. Applause basses are extremely playable. A satin-finished mahogany neck with a soft V shape and a narrow nut combine to create the Fast Neck that makes these instruments hard to put down! Applause Basses are made to be sleek with comfortable action, good string spacing and an overall touch that make them feel better than ever.

Plugged in Performance

Get Louder. Uncompromised acoustic-electric performance is just what you’d expect from Ovation, the company that started it all with the first on-board preamps on acoustic guitars…and it is exactly what you get with Applause Basses. The Ovation Slimline pickup and CE304T Preamp features Bass, Mid, Treble sliders so you can easily dial in your tone on stage. The accurate built-in tuner has an easy-to-read LCD with green and red lights for quick tuning, and a low battery indicator makes sure you’re prepared to perform.

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Experimental guitar virtuoso Kaki King collaborated with the Oavation R&D team to design this high-performance instrument that was affordable yet could handle her fretboard abuse. The 5-piece mahogany/maple neck has a rosewood fretboard, and signature Kaki King appointments include white soundhole epaulets and a 12th-fret crown logo inlay. The Kaki King Signature sports Ovation’s High Output pickup and OP-Pro preamp, and Kaki personally signs the label on each of these stellar guitars.

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Experimental guitar virtuso Kaki King collaborated with Ovation to design this high performance instrument. Representing exceptional value, this Kaki King Signature Model features a AA solid Spruce soundboard with Scalloped X bracing , a unique verison of Ovation's Multi-Port Soundhole design, and a Deep Contour cutaway composite body. The 5-piece mahogany/maple neck feels solid and effortless. A King's Crown is inlaid on the 12th Fret. The Kaki King Signature Model is built with Ovation’s High Output OCP1K pickup and OP-Pro preamp for live performance excellence, and the instrument comes with a hardshell case.

• Super Shallow Cutaway Body with Lyrachord Contour Bowl
• AA Solid Spruce Top with Satin Black Finish, 5-Piece Mahogany/Maple Neck with Satin Finish
• Rosewood Fingerboard with Black Stain, 25.25" Scale Length, Ovation OCP-1K Pickup
• Ovation OP Pro preamp that features a chromatic tuner and a 3-band equalizer with "pre-shape" and "mid-shift" buttons.
• Black Hardware, Black and White Pinstripe Binding, Hard Case Included

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The Celebrity Elite series is your first step into the world of Ovations classic multi-soundhole instrument design, with first-rate sound, style, features and value. The Celebrity Elite CE44-4 guitar has the classic mid-depth Lyrachord cutaway body with a solid spruce top featuring the Elite multisoundhole design, which provides clear highs and focused, balanced bass response. For the tops quartersawn scalloped "X" bracing, we reviewed earlier Ovation bracing patterns extensively and arrived at a remarkable new design that borrows from the past and is voiced for the present, with natural tone and optimal response and power. Together, body, top and soundholes create the classic Ovation Elite sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity. The top also has elegant multi-wood epaulets, black binding and a beautiful Natural gloss finish. Other premium features include an effortlessly playable satin-finish neck, 10"-radius rosewood fretboard with 20 fully accessible frets (24 frets for high E string) and pearloid inlays, and a rosewood bridge. For great live sound, the CE44-4 features an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light.

• Model Name: Celebrity Elite, Mid-Depth Cutaway, Natural
• Series: Celebrity Elite
• Color: Natural
• Body Shape: Mid-Depth Cutaway
• Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped "X"

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The Main Street Balladeer is designed for the musician needing a workhorse guitar that is ready for the street, studio or wherever you love to write your songs. This singer/songwriter guitar features a top of solid sapele (also known as striped mahogany) with subtly figured grain atop a deep contour Lyrachord body. The naturally warm tone of the sapele is perfect for this songwriting instrument while the tasteful cosmetics are just right for the task at hand. The deep contour body ensures maximum volume and enhanced low frequency response while the Ovation Op Pro preamp system renders natural acoustic sound through any amplifier or sound system. A nicely padded Ovation gigbag is included.

• Soundboard: Solid Sapele, Bracing: Ovation Scalloped X Bracing, Body: Lyrachord, Design: Deep Contour
• Neck: Mahogany, Fretboard: Pau Ferro, Frets: 20
• Scale: 25.3"/643mm, Fretboard Radius: 11 13/16" / 300mm, Nut: 1 11/16" / 43mm
• Bridge: Pau Ferro, Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast Black Satin Nickel W/Back Buttons, Strings: Adamas OV1818E, Preamp: Ovation OP Pro, Pickup: Ovation OCP1K
• Finish: Mahogany Burst, Satin, Ebony Stain, Binding: ABS Painted, Case: Gig Bag

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The Glen Campbell Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a vintage style shallow Lyrachord body designed after those used on early Ovations from the '60s and '70s. The shallow body provides strong mid-range punch and cuts through the mix with clarity and articulation, while the AAA Sitka Spruce top and durable composite round back construction combine to offer a sonic experience ideal for stage and studio alike. Outstanding string-to-string balance is the hallmark of original Ovation designs and the slim profile makes this a comfortable guitar. A contemporary version of the perfectly placed retro single knob Volume and Tone controls make this guitar a stage workhorse. Gig bag included.

From the Manufacturer

The Glen Campbell Signature Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a vintage style shallow Lyrachord body designed after those used on early Ovations from the '60s and '70s. The shallow body provides strong mid-range punch and cuts through the mix with clarity and articulation, while the AAA Sitka Spruce top and durable composite round back construction combine to offer a sonic experience ideal for stage and studio alike. Outstanding string-to-string balance is the hallmark of original Ovation designs and the slim profile makes this a comfortable guitar. A contemporary version of the perfectly placed retro single knob Volume and Tone controls make this guitar a stage workhorse. Gig bag included.

• Solid Sitka Spruce
• Lyrachord Mid-Depth Non Cutaway
• CenterSound Hole Design
• Vintage Style Concentric Vol/Tone
• Die Cast Tuning Machines

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Specifically made to fit Ovation and Applause Round back guitars

• For Ovation Double Neck Guitar
• Plush Lining
• Molded Shock Absorbing Structure
• Heavy Duty Hinges
• Drawbar Latches

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The new line of Applause guitars showcases Ovation’s forward thinking while retaining the high standard of performance expected from a quality instrument. Our new Applause Balladeer models include traditional Ovation appointments such as a spruce top, Scalloped-X bracing, and abalone inlaid rosette. A sleeker headstock design creates an aesthetic that many others aspire to. An Ovangkol finger board/bridge and mid depth bowl allow for effortless and comfortable playing. To tie everything together, we’ve also updated the electronics to the new CE304T preamp. Paired with our Ovation slimline pickup, you won’t believe your ears when you hear the incredible voice and clarity found within this guitar.

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The new line of Applause guitars showcases Ovation’s forward thinking, while retaining the high standard of performance expected from a quality instrument. The new Applause Standard models include traditional Ovation appointments such as a spruce top, scalloped-X bracing, and an abalone inlaid rosette. A new headstock design creates a sleek aesthetic, while the Ovangkol fretboard, bridge and mid-depth bowl allow for effortless playing. The CE304T preamp is paired with the Ovation Slimline pickup to give players upgraded electronics that offer incredible clarity, definition and tonal balance.

• New for 2017
• Ovation Lyrachord Mid-Depth Cutaway, Ovangkol Fingerboard
• Applause by Ovation CE304T with three band EQ and built in tuner, Ovation Under the Saddle Piezo Pickup
• Spruce top
• Recommended accessories: Ovation 8158-0 hard-shell case or 8358-0 Zero gravity Guitar case

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AB24

Ovation's Applause Series of guitars bring the Ovation tradition of building effortless acoustic/electrics within the reach of the progressing player. The AB24II model has a fast, satin-finished soft ‘V’ neck and a Mid-Depth body that make comfortable playing a reality. The traditional Center Soundhole design offers a rich, full, sound. Tonewood tops, scalloped X-bracing and the trademark Lyrachord Roundback combine to project good volume, deep bass and a clear, pleasant tone. Acoustic-Electric live performance is notable due to electronics that offer players clarity, definition and acoustic tonal balance. A variety of finishes ensure that there is an Applause for everyone. Prepare to be inspired.

Acoustic Balance

Listen. Applause Guitars have a thin, resonant layered top designed for acoustic balance. The soundboard is supported by quarter-sawn, scalloped X-Bracing and built with a durable Mid-Depth Lyrachord Roundback cutaway body. This outstanding design is voiced for natural acoustic tone and optimal response and power. Together, the body and top create the classic Ovation sound, responding with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity.

Fast Neck

Touch. Applause guitars are known for their playability. A satin-finished mahogany neck with a soft V shape and a narrow nut combine to create the Fast Neck. The radius, or measurement of the arc of the fretboard, is the curvature that affects playability. Applause Guitars have a 10" radius, feeling more like an electric guitar and providing easier chording and lighter action than most. The slightly smaller scale length, unique fingerboard radius and narrow nut all work together to make the new Applause Acoustic Electrics feel better than ever. Get your hands on one and we think you’ll agree.

Plugged in Performance

Amplify. Uncompromised acoustic-electric performance is just what you’d expect from Ovation, the company that started it all with the first on-board preamps on acoustic guitars and it is exactly what you get with the new line of Applause Guitars. The Ovation Slimline pickup and CE304T Preamp features Bass, Mid, and Treble sliders so you can easily dial in your tone on stage. The accurate built-in tuner has an easy-to-read LCD with green and red lights for quick tuning, and a low battery indicator makes sure you’re prepared to perform.

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The Ovation Celebrity Standard gives players classic Ovation Celebrity quality and sound. The CS28-RR has a super shallow body, comfortable for anyone. The top is made from solid spruce and has a traditional center-cut soundhole, giving the guitar clear and loud resonance. Ovations are known for their effortlessly playable necks. This one has a satin-finished neck with a 10” radius, an Ovangkol fretboard, and 20 fully accessible frets. The Celebrity Standard includes an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner, and low-battery light. The Ruby Red finish is a gloss lacquer over a transparent ruby red stain showing the solid Sitka Spruce wood grain. Playability, Plugged-In Performance, and Stunning Good Looks-this guitar has them all.

• Solid Sitka Spruce Top
• Super Shallow Lyrachord Body with Cutaway
• Ovangkol Fingerboard, 25.25" Scale Length, Pearloid Rosette
• OP-4BT preamp with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light.
• Chrome Hardware
• Hand orientation: Right Handed

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The Celebrity Collection

Ovation's Celebrity Collection guitars continue the Ovation tradition of building effortless acoustic/electrics. The CS28P model has a fast, satin-finished neck and a Super Shallow slim-profile body that makes it comfortable for anyone to play. A surprisingly big voice projects from the small body, thanks to scalloped X-bracing and the trademark Lyrachord roundback. These guitars set the live performance bar high, incorporating an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system enabling players to dial in the perfect tone on stage.

Fast Neck

Celebrity models are crafted with a satin-finished mahogany neck. A soft 'V' shape and a narrower neck width give it a very slim feel. The radius, or measurement of the arc of the fretboard, is the curvature that affects playability. Celebrity models have a 10" radius, feeling more like an electric guitar than other flatter radius acoustics. A curved radius also makes chording easier. The neck has a 20 fret Ovangkol Fretboard and the guitar has a scale length of 25.3"(643mm). The satin finish, smaller nut, slightly smaller scale length, and 10" fingerboard radius all combine to give Celebrity models a fast feel.

Acoustic Balance

The Celebrity Standard CS28P model guitar starts with a Super Shallow Lyrachord Roundback cutaway body. The body is joined to a thin, solid spruce top that is supported by quarter sawn, scalloped 'X' braces. This outstanding new design is voiced for natural acoustic tone and optimal response and power. Together, the body and top create the classic Ovation sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity. Exotic woods are accented with an elegant abalone rosette, ivory white binding and a beautiful high gloss finish.

Plugged-In Performance

Since the early 1970s, Ovation has been a category leader in acoustic/electric performance. To enable superior live sound, the CS28P features an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system. The preamp features a three-band EQ, volume/gain control, an onboard tuner and a low-battery light. The Super Shallow roundback body, high quality pickup and pro preamp make this guitar cut through the mix and resist feedback, even at higher volumes.