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Ovation Mod TX Mid Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black Textured

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Maple Neck, and Wenge Fingerboard - Black
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One-of-a-kind Acoustic-electric from Ovation

Get lightweight feel along with robust volume and tone with the Ovation Mod TX acoustic-electric guitar. The Ovation Mod TX features a AA solid spruce top with Ovation's signature Lyrachord composite mid-depth bowl design. A gorgeous hard rock maple neck with wenge fingerboard is incredibly responsive, comfortable, and playable — ideal for both lead and rhythm playing. And with an OP-Pro preamp and OCP-1K pickup, the Ovation Mod TX puts out incredible amplified tone.

Mid-depth body balances sonic projection and playing comfort

Ovation's unique mid-depth body style has earned a solid, devoted following in the acoustic world as a design that enhances lower-frequency projection and emits an even high and midrange tone that sits beautifully in the mix with other instruments. In addition, the unique contours provide a truly one-of-a-kind feel whether playing standing or seated — a design we here at Sweetwater have come to love.

Onboard OP-Pro preamp

Ovation wrote the book on live acoustic guitar. They were the first company to introduce pickups and preamplifiers in the acoustic guitar, essentially inventing a new instrument. The Ovation Mod TX is equipped with an OP-Pro preamp, OCP-1K pickup, and 3-band EQ, letting you dial in stellar amplified tone that is balanced, natural, and full.

The history of Ovation

In 1964, Charlie Kaman set out to revolutionize the acoustic guitar by compiling a group of aerospace engineers to create something guitar players had never seen or heard before. They discovered that the flat backs of modern day acoustics actually hindered the balance and projection of the guitar. And so, the roundback designs found on Ovation guitars were born. As Charlie himself put it, "in helicopters, the engineers spend all their time trying to figure out how to remove vibration. To build a guitar, you spend your time trying to figure out how to put vibration in."

Ovation Mod TX Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric guitar with innovative Lyrachord body
  • Gorgeous solid spruce top for full, well-balanced tone
  • Mid-depth bowl body with cutaway enhances projection while still being comfortable to play
  • Onboard OP-Pro electronics with built-in tuner provides beautiful amplified tone
  • Wenge fingerboard is smooth, comfortable, and playable
  • 3-band EQ helps you fine-tune your sound for any stage setting

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Mid-Depth Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Lyrachord
  • Top Wood: Solid AA Spruce
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Black
  • Body Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple
  • Neck Shape: Standard
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Wenge
  • Number of Frets: 17-22
  • Scale Length: 25.315"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: ABS/ABS
  • Bridge Material: Walnut
  • Tuning Machines: Sealed Die-cast
  • Electronics: OP Pro Preamp with OCP-1K Pickup
  • Strings: Adamas 1818E Lights, .012-.053
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV553.220

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Rated 5/5

Sounds like a unique acoustic, plays like an electric.

I first played an ovation when i first started learning more structured techniques.

I found it interesting, and a unique play.

I've had an old acoustic that i've had for 15 years. (old when i got it) it started to fall apart.
bridge is cracked. neck is soo warped. really difficult to play these days...

So i decided to get a new acoustic, but i wanted something i could easily record with.

I spent a few weeks looking over guitars, watching videos (never bought blind, online)

I narrowed it down to three.

1 of them didn't even have a volume knob, at over $, id expect at least a volume knob...

beautiful sounding.

Looked great, but i didn't like the lack of a knob.

the other two were ovations. one being a cheaper than this model, and then this one.

I decided on this one because of the reviews..

When it arrived it arrived in a solid box. everything looked good.
No scuffs, looked as it should. Gorgeous. I love the matte gritty finish.
the electronics are nice, battery changes take seconds.

Love the volume knob, the pre amp eq sounds great, and the variety of sounds you can create. fantastic..
bypass the eq for lead (imo)

acoustically its loud enough to play in a loud room.
but also can be somewhat quieter if needed.
plugged in, sounds great as well. I LOVE IT.
I dont "care" for the tuner, its not as accurate as some others, but its good enough to get you pretty darn close.
Its better than not having one when you need it. thats for sure.

The stock strings (never heard of the brand) sounded pretty unique and good in Estandard.

But i got wicked string buzz in D standard (typically where i keep my acoustic)
swapped em out for my usual Dragonskin Mediums.

Buzz went away.

Sounds gnarly.

Would buy another.
Really sold on ovations.

Sounds like a unique acoustic, plays like an electric.
Rated 5/5

Sounds like a unique acoustic, Plays like a sleek electric.

Was hesitant about ordering a guitar online without playing it.
(live really far from a decent guitar/music store)

Spent hours researching what I wanted.

Ended up deciding on this.
After watching tons of videos cranking up my headphones...

Got it..

I enjoyed the tone and the features..


That being said.

I dont like the tuner.. its nice to have, rather than not have it. but.. its a lil off..

Aside from that.. build quality is nice, the neck was sleek. plays like a champ..

The eq bypass is really nice, i prefer that for any lead playing over acoustic..

and the eq it works really well.. I love it.

All in all. One of my favorite guitars, and it sounds soooo unique too.
Rated 5/5

Great Acoustic

This guitar is sleek and has attitude. I got it to play acoustic jazz and it fits the bill better than even my more expensive acoustic guitars. The op pro preamp is bad a$$. Also thanks to Ed Nystrom, my sales engineer for getting it to me quickly and making the process easy as always.
Buy this guitar. You won't be disappointed.
Music background: My avocation for over 40 years
Rated 5/5

Amazing guitar

First brand new guitar i ever bought, was nervous about ordering it online as not being able to hear it and feel it. But im so glad i made this choice , this is an amazing guitar, sounds just incredible, feels perfect, action is awesome..the people at sweetwater are really great...dont hesitate or have any concerns with this company, this is where ill do all my ordering from now on...
Music background: intermediate
Rated 4/5

Return to an Ovation

This is my second Ovation guitar. I was interested in the new matte black look and hoped it would deliver same sound...so far, so good. I did have it "set up" at a local guitar shop and added my preferred strings. The action is smooth and easy to chord...no buzz or intonation issues. The bottom two strings are fighting me to stay in tune (this is a step down), but in standard tuning they hold good.
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