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Ovation 1617ALE-1

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6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Adirondack Spruce Top, Deep Bowl Original Lyrachord Body, Low Profile Pickup, and OP Pro Studio Preamp - 2-Tone Sunburst

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Classic Ovation Style with Premium Wood and Components!

The Ovation 1617ALE-1 acoustic-electric guitar combines Ovation's famous electric guitar-like feel with hand-selected tonewoods and premium electronics for an extraordinary playing experience. The deep bowl body shape of the 1617ALE-1 provides exceptional projection and volume of the rich tones provided by the hand-selected Adirondack spruce top, maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard. And when you're ready to perform, the built-in OP-Pro Studio preamp system gives you a 3-band EQ, exciter, and compressor/limiter for maximum sonic control. So whether you need to top-notch instrument for performance, or a solid tonal foundation for recording in your studio, the Ovation 1617ALE-1 acoustic-electric guitar delivers.



Ovation 1617ALE-1 Acoustic-electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Premium Adirondack spruce top
  • Original Lyrachord body
  • Powerful electronics system

Premium Adirondack spruce top
Ovation knows that the choice of top wood can make or break the sound of an acoustic guitar. For the top-of-the-line 1617ALE-1, Ovation chose a hand-selected Adirondack spruce top. Chosen as much for its look as its tone, solid spruce has a rich, lively sound with excellent projection. And because it's a solid-wood top, the tone will age gracefully, with enhanced harmonics and greater tonal balance as the years go by.

Original Lyrachord body
The Ovation 1617ALE-1 sports the classic Ovation "deep bowl" body style, made from Original Lyrachord. The deep bowl shape maximizes projection and tonality, yet is more comfortable to play than traditional jumbo guitars. Lyrachord is Ovation's trademarked material, comprised of silica fibers and resin for an ultra-durable material that doesn't dampen the 1617ALE-1's tone.

Powerful electronics system
Your Ovation 1617ALE-1 is ready to perform right out of its case, thanks to the built-in OP-Pro preamp system. You'll have full control of your tone thanks to the 3-band EQ. The Expressor and Drive controls let you dial in the perfect amount of compression/limiting and harmonic excitement, letting you add punch, brightness, and sustain to your tastes. The 1617ALE-1 features Ovation's low-profile pickup, which gives you exceptional note-to-note clarity.

Ovation 1617ALE-1 Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
  • Acoustic-electric guitar with a hand-selected top, classic Ovation body design, and built-in electronics
  • Color: 2-tone Sunburst
  • Hand-selected Adirondack spruce top for exceptional tone that can only improve with time
  • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard are adorned with abalone infinity inlays for a unique look
  • Ebony bridge enhances energy transfer from strings to top
  • Exceptional tonal control provided by the built-in OP-Pro preamp system
  • Hardshell case included

Take to the stage or studio in style, with the Ovation 1617ALE-1 acoustic-electric guitar!
Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Deep Bowl
Color 2-Tone Sunburst
Finish Gloss
Top Wood Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Original Lyrachord
Body Bracing Scalloped X Bracing
Neck Wood Maple
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay Abalone Infinity Inlays
Binding No Binding
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.25"
Tuning Machines Gold Tuners with Amber Buttons
Bridge Material Ebony
Electronics Ovation OP Pro Studio
Case Included Hardshell Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number 1617ALE-1

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