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Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44X-9B Mid-depth Acoustic-electric Guitar - Mintburst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Maple Top, Lyrachord Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ovangkol Fingerboard - Mintburst
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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 CE44X-9B mid-depth acoustic-electric guitar is a wonderful option. The Celebrity Elite Plus combines the traditional Lyrachord body design with a layered exotic quilted maple 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 and OCP100 pickup with 3-band EQ kicks out gorgeous amplified tone.

One-of-a-kind feel and tone

The mid-depth design of the Celebrity Elite Plus 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-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 Celebrity Elite Plus 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 CE44X-9B Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Acoustic-electric guitar with innovative Lyrachord body and layered maple 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 the maple top add to the unique appearance and sonically provide remarkable note clarity
  • Onboard OP-4BT electronics with built-in tuner helps 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: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Celebrity Elite Plus
  • Back & Sides Wood: Lyrachord
  • Top Wood: Quilted Maple
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Mintburst
  • Body Bracing: Ovation X-bracing
  • Binding: ABS Ivory color
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Abalone Dots
  • Number of Frets: 23
  • Scale Length: 25.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.692"
  • Bridge Material: Ovangkol
  • Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast Chrome
  • Electronics: OP-4CT Preamp, OCP100 Pickup
  • Strings: Adamas, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV533.220

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Always wanted an Ovation but never got one because of negative reviews about the unplugged sound. Biggest mistake I have made, listening to those reviews. This guitar plays like a dream and sounds like one too. I have owned and still own some very voicetrious guitars. This guitar is second only to my Blueridge BR 60. This guitar easily reaches 82 decibels unplugged, with a constant 65 to 70 decibel range. It has become my favorite by far. Wish the Blueridge had electronics so I could compare them plugged in. The Ovation has one of the best plugged in sounds out there. Buy one, you will need disappointed.
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Looks great, plays great.

I don't understand why people hate on Ovation guitars so much. Once I changed strings to my preferred EXP's, it's an absolute dream to play. While a strap is needed because of the curved back, it's so easy to play and sounds great. I have picked this up every single day since it's arrived, is there a better testament to a guitar than that?
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