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Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ Mid-Depth Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Caribbean Blue Demo

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Quilt Maple Top, Lyrachord Back and Sides, Nato Neck, and Rosewood Fingerboard - Trans Blue Quilt Maple
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There is a crack on the front of the body located under the tongue. There are also fine scratches on various parts of the guitar that are not photographed. These scratches do not show well in photos, if at all. This guitar still comes with the specified allen wrenches.

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Ovation's Innovative Lyrachord Body with Quilt Maple Top

The Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ acoustic-electric guitar takes Ovation's innovative Lyrachord body and adds a beautiful quilt maple top, for sweet tone with gorgeous looks to match. The Lyrachord body is a durable, lightweight alternative to wood backs and has a smooth interior surface, specifically designed to enhance the reflections inside your instrument. The Mid-Depth Cutaway body is a favorite Ovation body style at Sweetwater, as it strikes a balance between Ovation's thinnest and thickest body styles. And with the built-in OP-4BT electronics, the Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ is ready to rock!

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."

Mid-depth body balances sonic projection and playing comfort

Ovation guitars possess one of the more intriguing acoustic-electric guitar designs you'll find at Sweetwater. This Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ sports Ovation's mid-depth body style which helps enhance projection and tonal richness while being extremely comfortable to play, even for smaller players.

Onboard OP-4BT 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 Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ is equipped with an OP-4BT preamp that has +/- 12dB control over the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies. In addition, the onboard tuner makes it easy to stay in tune. Ask any guitarist here at Sweetwater - the OP-4BT gives you the tonal control you need onstage.

Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric guitar with innovative Lyrachord body
  • Beautiful quilt maple top for crisp, well-balanced tone
  • Mid-depth bowl body with cutaway enhances projection while still being comfortable to play
  • Onboard OP-4BT electronics with built-in tuner so you always sound your best
  • Rosewood fretboard plays fast and smooth
  • 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
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Lyrachord
  • Top Wood: Quilted Maple
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Transparent Blue
  • Body Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Black
  • Neck Wood: Nato
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Dots
  • Number of Frets: 23
  • Scale Length: 25.315"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: ABS/ABS
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-Cast
  • Electronics: OP-4CT Preamp with Ovation Slimline Pickup
  • Strings: Adamas, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV533.226

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Such a GREAT guitar !!!!!

I also purchased a Martin a few years back, but wish I had purchased this instrument !!!! Spectacular Sound !!!! EASY TO PLAY !!!! GREAT STUFF !!!!!
Then you get to SWEETWATER !!!! What a great company !!!!
Rated 5/5

Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus Acoustic

I'm so glad I talked myself into buying this beauty. It sounds just as good through an amp as it does acoustically. Great bottom sound. I use it primarily for playing Cat Stevens and Al Stewart songs.
Rated 5/5

AWESOME GUITAR!

I've just received my new Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-8TQ, and I have to say......right out of the box......what an AMAZING GUITAR!
I've never really been into Applause or Ovation but a friend of mine told me about this guitar and I thought ( why should he lie to me), so I order the guitar and here I am, really really surprised over the sound and feeling to play it. I've been more of a Ibanez and Taylor guy all my life but now I have to change my mind......I really ( already) love this guitar, and also the color I picked ( blue). I can only say what I use to say when I buy from Sweetwater, I'm always 200% satisfied, because these people are the real pro when it comes to music instruments. I've been a costumer for 12 years and they have never let me down, so, again, highest possible score for these guys, and specially Geoff Allen.
Music background: Music teacher
Rated 5/5

Love the look and sound!

I had been contemplating adding a new Ovation to my collection and this model in blue was the right choice! Looks and plays beautifully!
Music background: Performer
Rated 5/5

Ovation CE44P-8TQ

Very happy with the purchase I made. Had strings replaced and the action checked. After arrival had to wait 24 hours before opening per instructions. Then I checked it over and was very happy with the purchase. It played very well action was very good also.
Music background: guitar, sound equipment
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