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Ovation Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM

Item ID: EliteTX5GSM

6-string Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Rosewood Fingerboard, Ovation OCP-1K Pickup, and Ovation OP Pro Preamp - Black

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Beautiful Sound with Elegant Simplicity

The Ovation Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM is a fine example of the elegance of simplicity. As with the rest of the Elite T series, the Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM incorporates a simple, untrimmed 11-hole pattern that gives you clear low- and mid-range punch. Its rock maple neck sports a slimmed-down profile that's easy on your hands and smooth to play, especially if you're used to the contour of an electric guitar neck. The Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM features a full-body textured enamel finish that's both ultra-light and incredibly durable. And it comes equipped with an Ovation OP Pro preamp that features a chromatic tuner and a 3-band equalizer with "pre-shape" and "mid-shift" buttons.

Ovation Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM Features at a Glance:
  • 6-String acoustic/electric
  • Body type: Mid-Depth Cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Bracing: Scalloped "X" bracing
  • Sale length: 25 1/4"
  • Fretboard: Rosewood with black stain
  • Fret Inlay: None
  • Bridge: Rosewood with Black stain
  • Multi-sound holes: bass side only
  • Pickup: Ovation OCP-1K
  • Preamp: Ovation OP Pro preamp with chromatic tuner and 3-band equalizer
  • Nutwidth: 1 11/16"
  • Machines: Black Ovation

The Ovation Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM offeers simple look and great sound!

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Specification Detail
Number of Strings 6
Body Style/Shape Dreadnought
Color Black
Finish Gloss
Top Wood AA Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Wood Lyrachord
Body Bracing Scalloped X
Neck Wood Mahogany
Fingerboard Material Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay No Inlay
Binding White
Neck Shape Ovation
Number of Frets 20
Scale Length 25.25"
Tuning Machines Sealed
Bridge Material Rosewood
Electronics OP Pro preamp
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number 1778TX5GSM

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based on 2 reviews

Absolutely amazing guitar

by Dave from Louisville, Ky
August 20, 2010
Music Background: Pro Musician
This is an amazing guitar. I went into the local store looking at the Takamines, Yamaha, Seagulls, and whatever else they had because I was in the market to buy an acoustic. My price range was around ... read more [+]$500.00. Afterplucking around for 2 hours because I am the pickiest person when it comes to acoustics I decided to pick up a Gibson songwriter just to play an amazing guitar. I would have loved to buy the Gibson since they are my favorite acoustics on the market, but I didn't have $2500. So I said well I guess I will ck out the Ovations. I never was a big fan, but I said what the heck. I played a few and they all sounded too thin for me until I picked up the Elite 1778TX 5GSM. The tone came so close to matching the Gibson. I was blown away. The bass response is amazing and the mids and highs are clear. I bought it immediately. Nothing in the store sounded this good except for the $2500.00 Gibsons and Martins. close [-]

Ovation Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM

by from
May 28, 2011
Music Background:
this guitar is amazing

for the money it sounds beautiful, plays with ease, and looks gorgeous!

a must have in the acoustic electric world

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Ovation Elite Model 1778 TX-5GSM

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