I have always wanted an ovation. Since I was about 12 they were too expensive and not something I was proficient enough to justify. I had several dreadnots from green stamps and blue chip stamp catalogs. I finally bought a TX mod and plek bone nut heavier strings and I was in heaven. I still go through an amp and then onto the board. It does respond to percussive picking and sounds a little country twang. But this is better suited to me because I am a metal head and like that twangy finish. Drew and his crew have been phenomenal in suggestions and support. Atlas and the mod/repair department are always helpful. They always have my trust and permission to tweak away and bill me.

Just got this it's a great guitar, super tone, nice action out of the box. I play a heavy strum and percussion style. If this is you, the textured top will pick up you fingers sliding like a sand paper sound. Definitely play one before you buy. I'm going to put a pick guard on it and see if it will work for me. I will update.

I have wanted an ovation for 40 years. I always loved the shape sound and construction but the price for what I wanted and expected for the price I was willing to pay was out of alignment. Then the company sold. Oh boy. There went my dreams hopes and aspirations.
Well they were bought by the GHS string company
( love boomers) but still out of alignment.
Now with a renewed focus ,light and direction, they are back.
The TX mod super shallow has projection and great high end treble even though the sound holes are bass aligned.
I spent for the plek. The tech took 2 shims out and I also replaced nut with bone nut.
Dispite wanting 3+3 strings I stayed with the 4+ 2 because there was a great reason. The G and B strings on any acoustic especially this one are more sonically in line with each other as a 4 wrap. Great advice straight from the ovation company via email.
The sustain is unbelievable (plek and nut) but also stays in tune thanks to on board tuner 9v. Effortlessly checking after warming them up.
Volume is controllable and amp behind my stage line is more enhancing to me. Because I feel the music. Even at a low volume.
Microphoning my amp either XLR out or front micing is also clear and notes are separated distinguishable from chords.
The sound reverberates through my body and makes me part of the music. I feel it in my bones.
Case is a must and worth it. Humidity is an issue I was told to take seriously (and did ) because of travel.

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Guitar is super light, obviously cool looking, plays incredibly well right out of the box, holds a tune very well, preamp and tuner are super nice and this guitar sounds excellent plugged in and I was shocked how loud it was acoustically as a shallow bowl Ovation. I'll never part ways with this guitar! So unique and niche but any acoustic player would be surprised what you get for $. Plays so smooth and the fretboard and playability is "tight"! Intonation is perfect and the high register feels like an electric. Love this guitar!

I'm very happy with this guitar. It's not only beautiful to look at, but it plays like butter and sounds amazing. Thank you, Ian and Sweetwater!

I have had my new Elite TX about 2 weeks now and am really satisfied! I am a retired still performing musician, and have been playing Ovations since 1969. This guitar rates up there with my 1985 Collectors Edition that was stolen recently. I love the the black textured finish also, no finger prints! The sound plugged in is about the same as a mid-bowl, very full sounding. The neck is perfect for my playing styles, classic R&R, blues, country, jazz, and contemporary, quite versatile guitar. As a side point, my girlfriend says it's sexy! Also thanks to Dave Brow for all his help, he's very smart, and thorough. My guitar got here on time in great condition, and was set up nicely. Thanks Sweetwater, another one out of the park!

Just received my new Elite TX today and all I can say is WOW this guitar rocks.
If looks could kill I would be dead it is a looker for sure. The neck and action are as close to an electric than any acoustic I have ever played. Unplugged playing is very pleasing to the ear but plug this bad boy in and lookout.

I highly recommend this guitar!

Thank you Delvin and everyone else at Sweetwater! Your the best.
Sincerely,
Anthony