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Ovation Celebrity Plus Super Shallow Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Koa Burst

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Koa Veneer, Lyrachord Composite Body, Mahogany Neck, and Ovangkol Fingerboard - Koa Burst
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A Value Roundback with Great Looks and Tone

Soloists and bluegrass pickers can expect a whole lot of guitar at an affordable price from the Ovation CS28P Celebrity Standard Plus. This acoustic-electric's smooth satin neck and deep cutaway give players fast access to all 20 frets for adventurous lead playing and high capo use. A spruce top on a comfortable contoured Super Shallow Lyrachord composite body with scalloped X-bracing gives this instrument definition and projection that's hard to find among all-wood acoustics in its price range. A gorgeous koa laminate plus a rosewood bridge, pearloid inlays, and a tasteful soundhole rosette give this guitar a rich stage look. And for stage and studio plugged-in convenience, the CS28P's Slimline pickup and OP-4BT active preamp with onboard EQ deliver a natural sound straight into an amp, soundboard, or recording medium.

Superb value from an affordable Ovation Roundback

Sweetwater guitarists are impressed with the looks, tone, and performance value that Ovation packed into its CS28P Celebrity Standard Plus. The spruce top has a familiar softwood acoustic response for tapping and chording, but the clarity of the Super Shallow Lyrachord composite body is unique among acoustics at this price. The satin-finished neck with rosewood fretboard feels fast and comfortable in the hand, and the rounded body back has no sharp edges to bite back when you dig into it.

Onboard electronics and tuner for stage and studio convenience

The Celebrity Standard Plus's under-saddle Slimline pickup is made up of six discrete piezo elements to capture a balanced image of the whole instrument. This pickup feeds into an Ovation OP-4BT preamp with three-band EQ and volume controls to help you dial in your tone from the stage. Practical features like a low-battery light and onboard tuner will keep you sounding your best at every gig.

Ovation Celebrity Standard Plus CS28P Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • An Ovation roundback with excellent value
  • Spruce top has focus, projection, and a familiar response
  • Super Shallow Lyrachord composite body provides a full sound and comfortable fit
  • Figured koa veneer has a sumptuous look
  • Satin-finish neck with 20-fret rosewood fingerboard is fast and accurate
  • Scalloped X-bracing increases low end and sustain
  • Rosewood bridge, pearloid inlays, and rosette inlay for enhanced stage looks
  • Slimline pickup with 6 piezo transducers for a balanced direct tone
  • OP-4BT preamp with onboard EQ, volume, and tuner helps you sound your best

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Dreadnought Super Shallow
  • Back & Sides Wood: Lyrachord
  • Top Wood: Spruce soundboard with Koa veneer
  • Color: Koa Burst
  • Body Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped X
  • Neck Wood: Nato
  • Radius: 10"
  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.315"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: ABS nut
  • Bridge Material: Rosewood
  • Tuning Machines: Ovation Die-cast sealed tuners
  • Electronics: OP-4BT preamp with Ovation Slim line pickup
  • Manufacturer Part Number: .OV531.250

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Rated 5/5

First New Acoustic in 49 Years

I've been following Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia, and Tomatito for what seems forever. Recently I played with some cats and we put Spain together. I went back to these guys for ideas and couldn't help but notice Di Meola and McLaughlin's ovations in use. And the sound was so different than what I remembered from way back.
Now I have my own and I couldn't be happier. Wondering what took me so long. I chose the thin body 'cause I play it plugged in mostly, but I've no problems with her sound unplugged. She's a sweet guitar.
Music background: Garage bands in the 60's, never thought to stop.
Rated 4/5

great guitar

this is a great guitar... not normally an acoustic player, but this is fun to play. I added a pick guard
Rated 5/5

Ovation Celebrity plus super shallow acoustic electric

Very well pleased with the guitar. It arrived ready to play right out of the box. Only had to tune the B string everything else was in tune. I give a big thanks to Ryan Murphy and the team for helping with getting this guitar packed up and shipped within a reasonable time. It arrived in great shape and very well packed to protect it during shipping. The guitar was for my wife and she was very well pleased and excited when it arrived.
Music background: Christian bands for years.
Rated 5/5

Feels like an electric

I received it yesterday, waited 24 hours, and unboxed it today. I tuned and stretched the strings (it was close) and played it for a couple of hours. It has the closest electric-like feel from an acoustic I have ever experienced. I can already tell I'm going to enjoy getting to know this one better.

Thank you Sweetwater and thank you Adam Vaughn!
Music background: 40+ years guitar
Rated 5/5

Honest is best

Honestly, since I got my first acoustic guitar I've been wanting one with better sound quality. This guitar delivers a very rich sound, and I havent even hooked it to an amp. The length of time it carries one strum is amazing. If you're an amateur player, this is an excellent guitar. The frets are easy to hit and the notes are much crisper than a standard acoustic. I am overall very happy with this product!
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