Ovation Acoustic Electric Guitar For Sale (2024 Update)

This guitar is amazing for under the price. I've been playing for almost 15 years so I always hesitate with instruments in this price range (I know, I'm spoiled) I played its cousin guitar, the thinner-bodied model, at a store but they only had that one. So I went online for the bulkier version. This thing sounds great unplugged, which is saying something for the ovation line, generally having a reputation as good plugged-in guitars. The construction is what one would expect for the price but this thing walks and talks like a much more expensive rig. I'm thoroughly impressed. Do yourself a favor and grab one of these even if you don't have that much experience, I can already see this one standing strong with several of my guitars that are worth tons more.Ricky

I am very impressed by the quality of construction and materials. A tweak of the truss rod, removal of the bridge shims, and a new set of strings, and this is very playable, good sounding, and attractive instrument.Grand Stickist

I played this instrument at a jam session once and thought that i really liked it and the round back was comfortable. So I got one. when it came it did look great but the action was pretty high (even after rmoving the factory shims). Unplugged it just doesn't have a great sound. while it is super comfortable sitting down i found that when you wear it straped on while standing it becomes awkward as it tends to tip over a bit totally unlike a standard shape acoustic. So, i sent it back. For just another 50 you can get an Ibanez artwood series acoustic electric that has much superior sound. that's what i did and I'm very happy with that.h2oboy

Pros: I have this exact guitar. It play, sounds and looks amazing. Value? I don't know if you can get an overall bang for the buck than this guitar.weldzilla

Nice Ovation guitar. The least expensive model still is enjoyable to play. The thin neck and slim body are comfortable. The string action is reasonable and the neck smooth. The sound is adequate unplugged and resonates nicely. Plugged in it is even better. It is a good knock around or first guitar.merlynus

Having never learnt 'properly' to play and after a gap of too many years I am re-learning. The guitar to my ear has a very good tone and for the money is excellent and would serve any beginner well if you can't decide, or have yet to decide, on what style of guitar you would like to play most.Steve R.

Very good guitar for a entry level model especially when plugged in. There was some poor finishing on the binding on the model I received. I contacted GAK and they sent a courier free of charge for it to be returned and supplied a replacement.Dave

This guitar is amazing for under the price. I've been playing for almost 15 years so I always hesitate with instruments in this price range (I know, I'm spoiled) I played its cousin guitar, the thinner-bodied model, at a store but they only had that one. So I went online for the bulkier version. This thing sounds great unplugged, which is saying something for the ovation line, generally having a reputation as good plugged-in guitars. The construction is what one would expect for the price but this thing walks and talks like a much more expensive rig. I'm thoroughly impressed. Do yourself a favor and grab one of these even if you don't have that much experience, I can already see this one standing strong with several of my guitars that are worth tons more.Ricky

I am very impressed by the quality of construction and materials. A tweak of the truss rod, removal of the bridge shims, and a new set of strings, and this is very playable, good sounding, and attractive instrument.Grand Stickist

I played this instrument at a jam session once and thought that i really liked it and the round back was comfortable. So I got one. when it came it did look great but the action was pretty high (even after rmoving the factory shims). Unplugged it just doesn't have a great sound. while it is super comfortable sitting down i found that when you wear it straped on while standing it becomes awkward as it tends to tip over a bit totally unlike a standard shape acoustic. So, i sent it back. For just another 50 you can get an Ibanez artwood series acoustic electric that has much superior sound. that's what i did and I'm very happy with that.h2oboy

First and foremost, this guitar is gorgeous. I purchased the transparent regal to natural (blue) color scheme, and as great as I thought it looked online, it looked even better in person. It's sort of like a "moonburst" with a pearl color transitioning to a deep blue on the edges – very unique. If you do a google search for this particular guitar, you can find owner-posted pictures that give different visual perspective (and more accurate) from the stock GC picture. Guitar sounded great right out of the box after a quick tuning. Great quality strings, electronics (battery included) worked perfectly, and I didn't need to have anything adjusted. Quality seems high, no flaws were noted after delivery. As for the sound, it seems like there are some mixed reviews on the "super shallow" bowl from Ovation, but I was pleasantly surprised by the range of sound from the guitar. Obviously the highs and the mids are clear and bright, but the lows are much better than I anticipated for the shallow body style. I personally opted for the shallow bowl as I wanted a comfortable guitar with a compact size (yet full size) to play around the house, and I certainly feel like the sound doesn't disappoint. Sure, it doesn't have the bass presence of my full size dreadnought, but it sounds great nonetheless for its size, better than I anticipated. I was strongly considering a mid-depth bowl Ovation while purchasing this particular guitar, but I am happy I went with this particular model. After owning this guitar for a several weeks now, I still wear a big smile every time I pick it up. Would pick this guitar up again in a heartbeat.Ashcon

This guitar looks and plays great! I used to have an Ovation years ago and I loved it. Regretted selling it. I had forgotten how I loved the sound. So glad I returned to Ovation.gamikat38b3

Very clean , plays like I had hoped . Super pretty ! Pleased with electronics . Big Bang Guitar for the price . The Blue Maple top is a conversation in it self . If you want a Ovation Celerty Eilite , get the Case . It needs to be protected . I had a USA made Ovation that was In a Sunburst years back . I can't tell much has changed in it quality from China Made . This new Ovation has a awesome mother of Perl inlay and it is very nice . I have other nice Guitars and feel proud to have this Great playing guitar in My life . My sweet wife give to me for a special Christmas gift and it will be use to bless her ears everyday .Doug

A former guitarist in my band owned an Ovation (although different model) and I always loved picking it up and playing on it. About a month ago, I began looking for a replacement to my old go-to Fender acoustic-electric, as it's road days are about finished. While researching what I may want, I remembered that Ovation and decided I would get one for myself. Ordered this one with the blue finish and the three day delivery. MF had it at my door in two days!!! Let me say, first, that the pictures don't do this guitar justice. This thing is an absolutely beautiful guitar!!! When I finished drooling and tuned her up, she played smoothly and had a very lovely sound without plugging in. Plugged in the first time at practice the next day and it was even better. Can't wait until Saturday's live show. She'll be the eye of the stage and will sound great!!! Get this guitar.Ccunn

The guitar arrived today. It is in perfect condition and it the quality is amazing. After tuning (using the built in tuner) we enjoyed an impromptu concert before routing the guitar to the family member whose birthday present it was.nessahinch

I sold my old 1991 12 string Ovation custom legend and bought this guitar. I had GC take the two shims out of the bridge and the action is great; and the sound is great. A little loud compared to other guitars which is not a problem for me. This guitar sits on your stomach better than the old ovations; the back also provides access to the inside of the guitar. My 1991 Ovation was made in the USA and this one is made in Korea but has great craftsmanship. The Inlays on the neck are smaller and harder to see than my older model; I do miss that. This one sounds just as good or better than the USA made custome legend. This guitar is really beautiful to look at as well. I hope this helps. I am considering buying the 6 string 2778Ax too because I gave my 1994 6 string Ovation legend to my brother which plays excellently too. Note: Ovation backs will not expand and contract with the weather so I suggest you keep the guitar in the case when not in use with a humidifier as needed. Try them all and decide. This was the best for me.Audio Video Engineer

Had a model like this long ago. I bought mine and played it everyday. Then someone stole my vehicle & my guitar was in the trunk. It broke my spirit. I had 4 or 5 other guitars from Ovation & other names but nothing compared to the one I lost. I saw this. It made my eyes light up like a kid on Christmas morning and the price was even cheaper than what I paid for mine in the 80"s.bitemeulooser

The guitar is excellent. I have had one like it and was very pleased with the sound and the action. But, the price is far too high. So high I wonder if anyone dares to make an offer.solomon.reign

Just received guitar today two days early which was welcome. Never an ovation guitar before, was surprised how it looked nice finish and sounds great, been playing a couple of years everyday and it played nice, I really like it and glad I brought it..drbritt55david

I have read very positive and then very negative reviews about the Celebrity Series Ovation instruments. In this instance I would have to say I got a guitar that while used, had not been abused in any way, and while Chinese mfr.'d., seems to have been done properly. I generally own about a half dozen or so acoustics at any given time, and wanted something I could set up with a very low action, quickly, and play duets with my Mrs. whenever she gets in the mood to play and work on a song or two with me. We use a couple of VOX Pathfinder 15R's upstairs in our dining and living room area and this instrument really sounds amazing plugged in with low amplification; what I would call "coffee shop levels." The cedar top is very flat and has nice grain, but the finish is much thicker than it needs to be. Cedar takes the upper edge off the highest note harmonics for very smooth sustain and sounds unlike any guitar I have owned. Pinless rosewood bridge is a snap for restringing. Abalone dot position markers on the fretboard are so small they may as well not be there, IMO. Frets are somewhere closer to jumbo than vintage and also help provide a different sound and feel than most acoustics with phos bronze 10 guage strings that are my standard. The rosewood fingerboard is so dark and almost dry slick, I would have sworn it is ebony, but it feels and plays wonderfully. I guess the US and some upper end Korean-made models use Schaller-OEM tuning machines, but two of these were shot after a couple of years service. The entire set was replaced with high-ratio Grover polished chrome keys with the standard chrome kidney bean knobs, and I don't think we will be worrying about them at any point in the future. Beautiful abalone rosette that you can actually see from a distance, and the pre-amp and on-board tuner are excellent. The neck is pretty narrow at the nut, something like 1.65" and with a radius that is close to 7 1/2, so it fingers more like a vintage Strat or Tele, and it WILL make you pay attention if you are used to wider, Gibson-style or most any other acoustic necks like Takamine or Alvarez. This model has the deeper, full-sized bowl, with a nice cutaway, and is a comfortable distance from the body when played standing or seated. I purchased a moderate quality TKL gig bag and an Oasis humidifier, and keep it close to where I do my enjoyment listening. Ovations have a long history with some outstanding A-listers, and these folks can play anything they would like. Very pleased with this purchase, and will definitely keep Ovation in mind for future acoustic/electrics. I have been playing for over 40yrs., and can't believe I spent no time looking closely at these in the past.temescaltackle

Professionals I know we're on board for me to get this in left handed for my daughter. Some reviews say set up was bad but I handed it to a friend to check out. Put on lighter strings just because of my daughters style not because of the way it came. Great set up. Shipped IN the case and well packed. How cool is that in this excess packaging world we live in? Go for it.Twosax

I'm not really sure what it is with half of us lefties playing this with a Christian tag, but I want to get this for use at my church. I found one in a local guitar store and have stopped in many time to play it, it is very worth the price listed here, but it seems like you can find these much cheaper at individual retailers, the one ive seen is only 250 dollars and it still works and plays fine. great guitar.Anonymous

Consegna ineccepibile e package ben protetto, strumento dotato di batteria , corde in ottimo stato, strumento integro e okGianlulca Carosi

Quality product as you would expect. However needs tweaking in setting up. Arrived with action too low, even with truss rod fully cranked open. Fret buzz when played acoustically – which is the idea, isn't it, that it works unplugged? So I resorted to fitting a taller bridge nut that I happened to have in my guitar toolbox. Cured, and happy with it. But the moral is – you have to make it your own, and that might require some fiddling about. Also in my case I installed a homemade thumb rest, which assists my style and also aesthetically is an improvement on the unadorned plain body IMO. As a design piece, for me the advantage of the roundback is you can both see better what you're doing, with the bass tilted towards you, and feel the notes vibrating against your ribs as well as listening. So, an enjoyably organic experience, unplugged for accompanying something low volume. In the end does the job.ffretnot