This addition to the Elite series, the Ovation Elite Plus Contour, boasts several upgrades over the original. For starters, the AAA solid spruce top with hand-selected exotic veneer looks and sounds better than ever. Next, the signature rounded composite body and upgraded 5-piece mahogany/maple neck are lighter, richer, and more natural for a playing experience acoustic players will appreciate. Finally, the onboard Op-Pro Studio preamp features an EQ section, tuner, and a compressor — helping to smooth out chords, fingerpicked parts, and leads straight from the stage or direct into a recording device.