How does the roundback shape affect the sound compared to a flatback acoustic?

The curved back increases the internal volume and alters the vibrational patterns, resulting in a brighter, more focused tone with increased projection.

Are roundback guitars typically louder than traditional acoustic guitars?

Generally, yes. The design encourages greater sound output without amplification, making them well-suited for stage use.

What are the advantages of a composite roundback over a wood roundback?

Composite materials offer increased strength, stability, and often a lighter overall weight, while wood roundbacks can offer a more traditional feel and potentially warmer tone.

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Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS-24P-NBM

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$538

Nut width 43.2 mm (1.7") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 20 frets

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Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS-24-4-G

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$522

Nut width 43.2 mm (1.7") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 20 frets

Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS-24-4-G, Steel-String Guitar, Top: Flamed maple, Body design: Mid-Depth Cutaway, Body:...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS-24-5-G

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$509

Nut width 43.2 mm (1.7") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 20 frets

Ovation Celebrity Traditional CS-24-5-G, Steel String Guitar, Top: Solid spruce, Mid-depth cutaway Lyrachord body,...

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Adamas 1687GT-5 BK

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$5,157

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 22 frets

Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Style: Deep Bowl Non-Cutaway Roundback, Thin (<1 mm) carbon fibre top,...

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Harley Benton HBO-850SB

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$148

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 24 frets

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$148

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard

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Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$148

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 24 frets

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Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-5-G

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$2,005

Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Scale 643 mm (25.31") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

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Ovation Custom Balladeer 2762BL-HB-G

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$2,062

Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Scale 643 mm (25.31") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard Ebony fingerboard

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Ovation Ultra 1516PBM-G Pitch Black

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$710

Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 20 frets Fingerboard Laurel fingerboard

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Applause Elite AE44-4S

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$343

Nut width 42.8 mm (1.69") Scale 643 mm (25.31") Frets 20 frets

Steel-String Guitar With Pickup, Elite series, Mid Depth Roundback, With a cutaway, X-Bracing,...

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Ovation Celebrity Elite CE44-1-G

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$526

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 641 mm (25.24") Frets 20 frets

Ovation Celebrity CE44-1-G, Steel-String Guitar, Celebrity Elite Model, With cutaway, Top: Solid spruce, Multi-wood...

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Ovation Ultra 1526PBM-G Pitch Black

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$915

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 21 frets

Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Pro Series, Mid-depth Lyrachord body with cutaway,...

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue w/Bag

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$159

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$148

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 650 mm (25.59") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard Jatoba fingerboard

Streel-String Guitar with Pickup, Style: Roundback with cutaway, Top: Spruce, Body: ABS...

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Ovation Ultra 1526VRM-G Vampira Red

Roundback Acoustic Guitars

$915

Nut width 43 mm (1.69") Scale 642 mm (25.28") Frets 21 frets

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