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Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44LX-1R Mid-Depth Left-handed Acoustic-electric Guitar - Ruby Burst Demo

Left-handed 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Lyrachord Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ovangkol Fingerboard - New England Burst
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There is a dent, and finish delamination on the bass side of the body top's lower bout. There is a tactile scratch towards the tip of the headstock. There is a dent along the bass-side edge of the headstock as well. There are fine scratches and scuffs on various parts of the instrument that do not appear in our Guitar Gallery images. Does not come with any factory accessories.

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Superb Tone, Playability, and Gorgeous Design from Ovation

If you've always wanted to experience the unique design, tone, and playability Ovation offers, the Celebrity Elite Plus CE44LX-1R Mid-depth Acoustic-electric Guitar is a wonderful option. The Celebrity Elite Plus combines the traditional Lyrachord Ovation body design with an exotic solid spruce top for comfortable play and stellar tone. A mahogany neck with an ovangkol fingerboard provides impeccable response and playability, and the deep cutaway gives you access to those higher notes up the neck. When you plug in, an Ovation OP-4CT preamp with an OCP100 pickup featuring a 3-band EQ kicks out gorgeous amplified tone.

One-of-a-kind feel and tone

The mid-depth design of the CE44LX-1R translates to an incredibly comfortable playing experience whether you stand or sit. And the contoured back of the Lyrachord design also ensures that this beauty never feels anything less than stellar strapped over your shoulder or resting in your lap. The Lyrachord body is a durable, lightweight alternative to wood backs, and it has a smooth interior surface that is specifically designed to enhance the reflections inside your instrument as well. And the traditional laser-cut epaulets on the layered maple top add to the unique appearance and sonically provide remarkable note clarity.

Onboard OP-4CT 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 Celebrity Elite Plus is equipped with an OP-4CT preamp that makes it a wonderful choice for both studio recording and live performances. In addition, the onboard tuner makes it easy to stay in tune. Ask any guitarist here at Sweetwater: the OP-4CT gives you the tonal control you need onstage.

Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44LX-1R Mid-depth Left-handed Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric guitar with innovative Lyrachord body and exotic solid spruce top
  • Mahogany neck with ovangkol fingerboard provides impeccable response and playability
  • Deep cutaway gives you access to those higher notes up the neck
  • Traditional laser-cut epaulets on maple top add to the unique appearance and sonically provide remarkable note clarity
  • Onboard OP-4CT electronics with built-in tuner so you always sound your best
  • 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: Left-handed
  • Body Shape: Celebrity Elite Plus Mid-Depth Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Composite Fiberglass
  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: New England Burst
  • Body Bracing: Ovation X-bracing
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Soft V
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Dots
  • Number of Frets: 23, Nickel Silver
  • Scale Length: 25.315"
  • Nut Width: 1.692"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: PPS/Composite
  • Bridge Material: Ovangkol
  • Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast
  • Electronics: Ovation OP4CT Preamp
  • Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV533.223

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Rated 4/5

My New Go To...

You'll never talk me out of my Seagull S12, or any of my others. This Ovation CE44LX-1R-G may not have big sound without plugging in. but it does have a well rounded tone across the strings that . It's always in tune, rugged, and it gets a lot of attention. In addition, there have been many well known singer/songwriters play Ovation guitars. (note: those people don't play an instrument just because of endorsements or freebees)

I did dial it in to my own liking. (who doesn't?) And the bridge is shimmed for easy adjustment. It's not a higher end American made version, but I'm not Glen Campbell or Al DiMeola either. But this guitar still has enough quality and craftsmanship to be well satisfied.

This one sets near by and is the first one I grab when its time to play, or just pick around. I always get my Ovation. ;)
Rated 5/5

Beautiful guitar

I fell in love with this guitar in record time. Very well made and a beautiful looking instrument. The tone is more "chime like", similar to a 12 string acoustic. My Ovation has gone to the top of the list of my favorite guitars.
Rated 5/5

My Ruby Burst Celebrity Elite plus "Ovation-CE44LX-1R" LH-A.E. Guitar.

I was looking for an acoustic electric guitar. I wanted an Ovation. I shopped around and found exactly what I wanted at Sweetwater. Being a drummer for more than 25 years, I've always wanted to play the guitar, but never found enough space and time to sit, study and learn it. This is a beautiful piece, and it's going to bring me many years of enjoyment learning to play the music I love, and played on my drums. Thanks Will, for all your help.
Music background: Exp. Drummer / New Guitarist.
Rated 5/5

Very Satisfied

I have been in the market for a quality and affordable acoustic guitar for quite some time. I unboxed this guitar this morning and I can't say how happy I am. When you pick up a new guitar you just know by the feel whether or not it's right for you, and for me, this one most definitely is. It feels perfect, it plays wonderful, and the tone is amazing. For the money you really can't go wrong with this guitar. I may add more to this review in the future as I explore it more and actually plug it in. This really is a good guitar.
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