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Ovation CE44-5 Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Black

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Color: Black


Features

  • Classic mid-depth Lyrachord cutaway body with a solid spruce top featuring the Elite multi sound hole design, which provides clear highs and focused, balanced bass response
  • Remarkable new scalloped "X" bracing design that borrows from the past and is voiced for the present, with natural tone and optimal response and power
  • Together, body, top and sound holes create the classic Ovation Elite sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity
  • The top also has elegant multi-wood epaulets, black binding and a beautiful gloss Black finish
  • For great live sound, the CE44-5 features an Ovation Slim line pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light

Description

Ovation Celebrity Elite CE44-5, Mid-Depth Cutaway, BlackThe Celebrity Elite series is your first step into the world of Ovation’s classic multi-soundhole instrument design, with first-rate sound, style, features and value. The Celebrity Elite CE44-5 guitar has the classic mid-depth Lyrachord cutaway body with a solid spruce top featuring the Elite multi soundhole design, which provides clear highs and focused, balanced bass response. For the top’s quartersawn scalloped “X” bracing, we reviewed earlier Ovation bracing patterns extensively and arrived at a remarkable new design that borrows from the past and is voiced for the present, with natural tone and optimal response and power. Together, body, top and soundholes create the classic Ovation Elite sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity. The top also has elegant multi-wood epaulets, black binding and a beautiful gloss black finish.CE44-5 Front View larger Detail 1 View larger Detail 2 View larger Headstock View larger OP-4BT Preamp View larger Ovation View largerOther premium features include an effortlessly playable satin-finish neck, 10”-radius rosewood fretboard with 20 fully accessible frets (24 frets for high E string) and pearloid inlays, and a rosewood bridge. For great live sound, the CE44-4 features an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light. SpecsModel Name: Celebrity Elite, Mid- Depth Cutaway, BlackSeries: Celebrity EliteColor: BlackBody Finish: GlossBody Shape: Mid-Depth CutawayBracing: Quartersawn Scalloped XRosette: Multi- WoodBody Back: LyrachordBody Top: Solid SpruceNeck Material: NatoNeck Finish: SatinScale Length: 25.25" (642 mm)Fingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard Radius: 10" (254 mm)Number of Frets: 20 Fully Accessible; 24 on High E StringNut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)Position Inlays: Pearloid DotSpecial Electronics: OP-4BT with Ovation Slimline PickupBridge: RosewoodTuning Machines: Chrome Die- CastStrings: D'Addario EXP11 Coated 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic (.012-.053 Gauges)

Brand: Ovation


Color: Black


Top Material Type: Spruce


Body Material: Fiberglass


Back Material Type: Fiberglass


Neck Material Type: Mora


Fretboard Material Type: Rosewood


String Material Type: Bronze


Hand Orientation: Right


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Item Weight: 7.75 pounds


Product Dimensions: 42.3 x 19.5 x 6.5 inches


Item model number: CE44-5


Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 23, 2014


Back Material: Fiberglass


Body Material: Fiberglass


Color Name: Black


Fretboard Material: Rosewood


String Material: Bronze


Top Material: Spruce


Neck Material Type: Mora


Number of Strings: 6


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Battery type: Alkaline


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    • It came tuned in D which was a nice touch as far as keping the strings and neck ...
Having not played guitar for almost ten years, this instrument has brought me nothing but smiles so far. While it is to eatly to tell how durable the ce44-5 is, just picking up this guitar exudes quality (regardless of chinese craftsmanship inconsistencies). It came tuned in D which was a nice touch as far as keping the strings and neck ready to tune up to standard or alternate tunings. D'addario light strings, relatively low action, and excellent sound projection are key points to this design... and, somehow, they managed to add enough texture to the composite back to keep it from sliding off your leg! I've been playing this thing to the point of sore fingers and still can't believe how well it sounds. I'm 6'1" and have fairly large hands. The mid-sized 10" radius fretboard is very nimble and stretching for odd progression is easier than larger necks. It's a 50/50 between chords and picking... and this guitar strikes a great balance. Plugged in is where this really shines. The built in tuner , gain, and EQ are of above average quality. I've recorded with ovations in the past and find their electric tone less overly bass resonant. They are easy to mix with and require less jive on the mixboard. The convenient size, excellent build quality, beautiful looks, and excellent sound make for a guitar than ANYONE would be proud to own and share with others. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017 by fubark
    • Great Nice Guitar for the price
I am impressed with this guitar. I have several Ovations in the higher end price bracket but this guitar was a surprise in the tone play ability fit and finish and intonation is perfect, it has the same feel as my $1500 ovation, The only change I made was to lower the action by removing two shims from the bridge which took all of ten minutes, this really made a huge difference in the play ability and feel. I received the guitar within a week of ordering it and although it doesn't come with a case it was packaged well and had no damage. A case can be bought for $150 or so. This would make a great beach guitar or beginners guitar as well I have been playing for over 40 years and enjoy playing this guitar a lot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019 by Dennis Daly
    • Great guitar!
I've been playing about 15 years, and have primarily used a Samick non-electric 6-string acoustic the whole time. It is a good guitar, but I've been considering an Ovation for a while, especially since I wanted my next guitar to be amplified. After getting this guitar, I wish I had done this years ago. The action is smooth and fast, and the sound when amplified is amazing. There are certainly more expensive and advanced Ovation models, but this one gets an A+ from me for build quality, weight, balance, sound, and playability. It would actually make a good first guitar for an older student who has the budget for it. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2014 by wvoldguy
    • Late and damaged
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I know this guitar is good, but even I never had problems with Amazon before, so many problems with this guitar. It was damaged and late. Maybe because it was from different seller. I think the guitar was damaged before they send it to me. I'm pretty sure it was not an accident because the box wasn’t broken. hope they give me my money back. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2021 by A A
    • As Advertised, Sounds Great
This Ovation is what I expected. It arrived in very good shape. I will only point out a couple of minor issues. The "wings are an overlay, not inlay and there were wood burrs on the cutouts like someone did not do a quick sanding to remove them. No problem, they will wear off soon. The strings are thicker than i like so I will be changing them, but I am not sure how that will affect tone. I arrived about 1 note out of tune on each string which means they tune and stretch before boxing which is fine if the guitar is not sitting for long, otherwise it could warp the neck so check that when you get out of box. Mine needed only a little set up and the tone is just as expected, clear, bright and full which is an Ovation standard. This is a good guitar as an upgrade for a beginner or if you are taking it on the road. The equalizer does enhance the electronic sound but I don't like the plug hole being on the lower back. It gets in the way when you are using with an amp. You may want to use an L-shapes cord end instead of straight. Overall, I recommend. If you can, try it in a store first. The price is about the same everywhere. I ordered mine from Amazon for convenience mostly. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019 by Jeffry J. Schanbacher
    • Great
Beautiful guitar and beautiful sound and tone! Great price
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021 by colleen snyder
    • Great crisp sound
This is a beautiful guitar! We bought it for our son for his graduation gift. He loves it. Plays great & sounds great too! Worth the money.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2014 by NanPop
    • Great sound
I love the ovation elite 44 5 and I have a ruby red as well plays good great sound
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2022 by Bonnie Harty

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