Ovation CE44-4 Celebrity Elite Acoustic Electric Guitar Mid Bowl Natural Finish
More than fifty years ago, Charles Kaman brought his idea of a modern guitar to the world market. Already a recognised leader in the development and manufacturer of helicopters, he was also an ambitious guitarist and came to realise his dream with the founding of his own guitar company, Ovation Guitars.
Inspired by traditional standards and his keen sense of innovation, Kaman dared to approach guitar building in a way that polarises to this day. The cutting edge fibre-plastic composite – Lyrachord® parabolic (Roundback®) body shape with a premium tonewood soundboard became the ingredients for a completely new sound experience in the already crowded acoustic guitar market.
The final breakthrough was made possible by the electro-acoustic version of the Ovation guitar.
Here too, Kaman’s experience in the aerospace industry led the way for a development that resulted in the very first piezo-electric pickup. This made it possible for acoustic guitarists to remain present even in a full band arrangement, or for soloists to perform at large open-air events without sacrificing sound quality.
This unique sound, coupled with the playing comfort of an electric guitar, continues to make the Ovation a popular choice for guitarists in clubs, studios and stadiums alike.
Even after more than 50 years, Ovation guitars are still one of the most advanced, forward-thinking and unique designs in the acoustic guitar market. In fact, unlike other acoustic guitars or acoustic-electric guitars, Ovations are truly “electric-acoustic” guitars where the advanced design and integrated electronics combine to provide a uniquely inspired musical experience.
On Ovation guitars, the carefully thought out electronics are part of the design focus from the very beginning. These instruments were Made For The Stage, and as such, they incorporate the latest and most purposeful pickups, preamps and design integration possible. Add to this the sophisticated body design, space-aged materials and superior top construction and you truly have a revolutionary instrument ready to command attention on any stage, in any concert hall or performance venue.
PRO-SCM SETUP
The build quality of this Ovation guitar is excellent however, as with most guitars, it benefits from our Pro-SCM setup. The notion of what a setup entails can vary dramatically from store to store. We have built our reputation around our service and setups. Every aspect that requires attention is attended to resulting in an easy playing guitar that you won’t want to put down.
Ovation Celebrity Elite Acoustic Electric Guitar Specifications:
• Model Number: CE44-4
• Top Colour: Natural
• Top Finish: Gloss
• Top material: Solid Spruce
• Bracing: Scalloped, Quartersawn X-Bracing
• Soundhole: Multi Hardwood Epaulettes
• Body: Mid-depth Roundback Lyrachord® Body
• Neck material: Mahogany
• Fretboard Material: Ovangkol
• Fretboard Position Markers: Dot Inlays
• Number of Frets: 23
• Bridge Material: Ovangkol
• Scale Length: 643 mm
• Nut Width: 42.8 mm
• Perloid-Dot-Inlays
• Binding: Black body binding, multi-part purfling
• Machine Heads: Diecast Ovation Machine Heads
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Electronic: Ovation OP-4CT Preamp with integrated Tuner
• Controls: Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Tuner
