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Ovation Applause AE48-1I Super Shallow Acoustic-electric Guitar - Honeyburst Satin

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Lyrachord Back and Sides, Nato Neck, and Ovangkol Fingerboard - Honeyburst Satin
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Ovation's Trademark Tone at a Quality Price

The Ovation Applause AE48-1I Super Shallow Acoustic-electric Guitar is a fantastic option for novice and veteran players alike, boasting Ovation's highly lauded design innovations at a wallet-friendly price. Ovation made sure to include their trademark lyrachord body in the Applause AE48-1I, maximizing internal vibrations and resonance while adding to the overall balanced sound of the guitar. Capped with an ovangkol fingerboard, the nato neck is shaped similar to what is found on modern-day electric guitars — it's thinner than comparable necks for a significant speed boost in complete comfort. Sweetwater strummers always appreciate the convenience of onboard electronics, and the Applause AE48-1I's CE304T Preamp delivers the goods. The 3-band EQ boosts and cuts frequencies where needed, with a handy tuner to keep everything sounding its absolute best.

Lyrachord body ensures rafter-reaching projection

Like their pricier siblings from Ovation, Applause acoustic-electric guitars feature a lyrachord body with a curved back. This combination of aerospace-quality materials with groundbreaking construction methods enhances projection and volume in ways that standard flat-back acoustic guitars simply can't. The result is an undeniably unique sound that perfectly fits the needs of buskers and gigging musicians while lending exceptional comfort in both sitting and standing positions. Whether you're just getting started on your playing adventure or you're adding a top-notch A/E to your arsenal at a reasonable cost, the Applause AE48-1I proudly ticks all the boxes.

Powerful onboard preamp with a highly versatile 3-band EQ

Ovation is recognized as the first manufacturer to add pickups and preamps into acoustic guitars, so it comes as no surprise that the CE304T Preamp in the Applause AE48-1I is a showstopper. You get a 3-band EQ for fine-tuning bass, mid, and treble frequencies, with a built-in tuner right next door — feel free to leave the clip-on at the practice space! Just plug in, tune up, and bask in the studio-quality sound of this impressive 6-string.

Ovation Applause AE48-1I Super Shallow Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Budget-friendly acoustic-electric with pro-quality features
  • Highly resonant super-shallow lyrachord body pairs with a spruce top for a punchy tone with far-reaching projection
  • Thin nato neck is comfortable for players of all ages and styles
  • Ovangkol fingerboard plays fast and smooth
  • CE304T Preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner provides you with everything needed for stellar performances

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Applause AE48
  • Back & Sides Wood: Composite Fiberglass
  • Top Wood: Layered Spruce
  • Finish: Satin
  • Color: Honeyburst
  • Body Bracing: Ovation X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Soft V
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
  • Fingerboard Inlay: ABS Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Nickel Silver
  • Scale Length: 25.315"
  • Nut Width: 1.692"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: PPS/Composite
  • Tuning Machines: Closed Gear
  • Electronics: CE304T Preamp
  • Strings: Adamas, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .AP521.228

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Rated 5/5

Ovation Applause Honeyburst Guitar

I can't say enough about how the crew at SWEETWATER. They went Above and Beyond to package my guitar and make sure everything was good. Love my Guitar. Sounds so crisp and clear with the rounded back. Shallow body fits GREAT. I have M.S. and it fits me well. Great price on the guitar. The sound is so balanced. Can't say enough about this guitar. Had an Ovation back in the 80s. It had a full back. I highly recommend the Ovation Guitars and SWEETWATER. They are the KING of MUSIC. Thanks again. Mark H.
Music background: Have been in multiple groups. Retired and disabled now. Still love to play.
Rated 5/5

A real revelation

Before buying this, I had never owned a fiberglass, round back guitar. Heck, I'd never even played one! I had no idea what to expect. Having played this for a few hours, I must say I am totally impressed. The volume of this thing is incredible, especially given the shallowness of the body. Also, the tone and resonance are beautiful. Kind of reminds of my maple-bodied Epiphone Dove though there might be a tiny bit less bottom end than the Dove. The shallow body is extremely comfortable. Sometimes, playing a big dreadnought can feel like I've got a piece of Samsonite luggage under my arm. This thing fits as snuggly as a narrow hollow body electric.
The build quality and finish are impeccable, especially for a guitar in this price range.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this guitar. Makes me think I'll be looking higher up in the Ovation line up for my next guitar
Music background: Life-long hobbyist guitar player
Rated 5/5

Demo was not only a deal. It's great.

Neck shape is very comfortable. The cratsmansship is very good. Made in china. I've sent back guitars twice some three times the price of this guitar.
The layered spruce is the only thing that could be better. But even that is not even an issue. I would recommend this guitar to beginner or advanced.
Rated 5/5

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love my little box nice man
Rated 3/5

If it wasn't for the buzz..

Disappointed. It could be so much more but falls flat because of the buzz on the bottom strings. It has great feel, the sound is nice, not boom like a dreadnought but it's a thin guitar that'd to be expected and it's actually a good even sounding guitar. If it wasn't for the buzz.

I use it for practice and it's perfect for that. Easy to handle neck, stays in tune (built in tuner is a great feature). This is my first foray into Ovation and I can see the positives in having one. If it wasn't fro that buzzing.

It is a nice looking guitar. It doesn't buzz when I look at it.
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