Category: Ovation Acoustic-Electric Guitars

three bands of eq, pre-Shape circuit,on-board chromatic tuner

The Ovation 6751 Balladeer 12-String Acoustic Electric Guitar is an Instrument of unmatched value. Solid spruce top. Mahogany neck. Hand rubbed finish. Not to mention a preamp that’s the envy of every guitarmaker in its class. The A-shaped bracing, perfected over the last few years, now this super-lightweight design is employed on the Ovation 6751 Balladeer to let its Sitka spruce top sing as never before. The vintage soft “V” shape makes for nearly effortless runs up and down the rosewood fingerboard. Rich, bright and super quiet, the OP30 preamp raises the bar in its class. Three bands of eq plus the ability to shift the mid band to either a 450Hz or 970Hz gives you complete control over your sound. There’s also a Pre-Shape circuit that not only lifts the bass and treble, but also reduces “rumble” from frequencies below 40Hz. And of course there’s an on-board chromatic tuner.

it needs a special electronics package – the Thinline Graphic.

The Ovation CV68 Viper Acoustic Electric Guitar neatly erases the line between acoustic and electric. Thin, like an electric. But the chambered mahogany body, solid Sitka Spruce top and Ovation pickup give it the character and tone of an acoustic. The solid body hot shots at Hamer Guitars developed the chambered body for the Viper, carved from select mahogany. The bridge support cuts feedback to the quick and the chambers give you tone to the bone. Because of its unique construction and performance, it needs a special electronics package – the Thinline Graphic.

Are you in the market for an Ovation acoustic-electric guitar but not sure which one to choose? With so many models and features to consider, it can be overwhelming. But fear not, we’ve compiled a list of some key features and options to help you make an informed decision.

an alternative to the traditional Ovation Elite series.

The USA made Elite T Series is designed as an alternative to the traditional Ovation Elite series. Shedding the classic multi-piece hardwood epaulet sound hold decorations, this Ovation 1778T-PTF Elite T model incorporates a simpler, untrimmed, 11-hole pattern that enhances the low and mid range punch. The rock maple neck profile has also been slimmed down to give it a look and feel more appealing to electric players. An ultra light, yet incredibly durable, textured enamel finish is wrapped around the entire back and top. The new OP-PRO combines state-of-the-art audio quality with guitarist-friendly features for a preamp that should please even the most discriminating player.

a simpler, untrimmed, 11-hole pattern that enhances the low and mid range punch.

The USA made Elite T Series is designed as an alternative to the traditional Ovation Elite series. Shedding the classic multi-piece hardwood epaulet sound hold decorations, this Ovation 1778T Blue Flame Elite T model incorporates a simpler, untrimmed, 11-hole pattern that enhances the low and mid range punch. The rock maple neck profile has also been slimmed down to give it a look and feel more appealing to electric players. Rich, bright and super quiet, the OP30 raises the bar in its class. There’s also a Pre-Shape circuit that not only lifts the bass and treble, but also reduces “rumble” from frequencies below 40Hz. An ultra light, yet incredibly durable, textured enamel finish is wrapped around the entire back and top.

look and feel more appealing to electric players.

The USA made Elite T Series is designed as an alternative to the traditional Ovation Elite series. Shedding the classic multi-piece hardwood epaulet sound hold decorations, this Ovation 1778T-RF Elite T model incorporates a simpler, untrimmed, 11-hole pattern that enhances the low and mid range punch. The rock maple neck profile has also been slimmed down to give it a look and feel more appealing to electric players. Rich, bright and super quiet, the OP30 raises the bar in its class. There’s also a Pre-Shape circuit that not only lifts the bass and treble, but also reduces “rumble” from frequencies below 40Hz. An ultra light, yet incredibly durable, textured enamel finish is wrapped around the entire back and top.

a basic guitar that goes beyond the basics.

The Ovation 1778T Elite T Series Guitar is a basic guitar that goes beyond the basics. With a solid spruce top and textured enamel finish, the Ovation 1778T Elite Guitar delivers warm, loud, rich tone forever. OP-30 preamp includes a full chromatic tuner, mid-shift button, preshape button, volume, and 3-band EQ with bypass for studio precision tonal command right on your guitar. Also features super stable 2 piece mahogany neck and 11-hole soundhole design (soundholes on bass side only).With the Ovation 1778T Elite Guitar you get all the top end features.

both the hottest acoustic 6-string around and the hottest 12-string.

The Ovation CSD225 Celebrity Deluxe Double Guitar is both the hottest acoustic 6-string around and the hottest 12-string. The newly designed acoustic-electric features a 12-string neck on top and 6-string on the bottom with a toggle switch that allows players to select six string-on, twelve string-on, or both-on at the same time through a modified OP24+ preamp. To balance it out, Ovation has developed a new super shallow size roundback body that is specifically designed for this instrument and makes it surprisingly comfortable to play. The necks are full-scale 25″ length.Featuring a super-shallow bowl for ease of play, this beauty offers top-level appointments in an affordable package.Multi-soundhole technology is complimented by the modified Quintad bracing structure for a unique and bold resonance that sounds as good plugged in as it does unplugged. A breathtaking Black Cherry Burst finish, a rosewood fingerboard with custom dots and diamonds inlay and a spruce top round out the instrument.This guitar will take you to another dimension.

Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material

The Ovation 1778 LX Elite Guitar has awesome sound unplugged or plugged in. The smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even stronger and lighter. The LX features a scalloped bracing pattern that evenly supports the top to provide the ultimate in acoustic output. The exotic wood leaf-shaped “epaulets” are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new OP-PRO combines state-of-the-art audio quality with guitarist-friendly features for a preamp that should please even the most discriminating player.

great high-fret access and 3-band EQ for tone.

The Ovation CC057 Celebrity Cutaway Guitar has a great high-fret access and 3-band EQ for tone. The spruce top combined with A-style bracing delivers naturally clear, rich tones and ringing sustain for a truly sweet sound. Equipped with a super-shallow bowl and the acclaimed OP-20 electronics system with 3-band EQ and gain control for preventing feedback and fine-tuning your electric tone. Slim, easy to play necks have made the Ovation CC057 Celebrity Cutaway popular with electric players making the transition to acoustic.

spruce top, a super-shallow body, Thin-line pickup and OP20 electronics.

The Ovation CK057 Celebrity, featuring a center-soundhole and a rosewood fingerboard is built by Ovation’s Pacific-based subsidiary. Ovation CK057 Celebrity benefits from the same USA-made Lyrachord body as its more upscale American brothers. Features a spruce top, a super-shallow body, Thin-line pickup and OP20 electronics. The all-new OP20 preamp features 3-band EQ and a Pre-Shape circuit for great tonal flexibility. Also features a great-playing nato neck, 20-fret rosewood fretboard with pearl dot and diamond inlays, round soundhole with leaf pattern rosette, thinline under-saddle pickup with preamp, and chrome tuners.

outstanding Natural Koa or Black Cherryburst top, plus the Ovation OP30 preamp.

The Ovation CS347 Celebrity Deluxe features an outstanding Natural Koa or Black Cherryburst top, plus the Ovation OP30 preamp. Rich, bright and super quiet, the OP30 raises the bar in its class. Three bands of EQ plus the ability to shift the mid band to either a 450Hz or 970Hz gives you complete control over your sound. Features also a Pre-Shape circuit that not only lifts the bass and treble, but also reduces “rumble” from frequencies below 40Hz. There’s an on-board chromatic tuner, a bound rosewood fingerboard, a 5-piece hardwood epaulet and gold tuners.