Applause Elite AE44-4S

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Applause Elite AE44-4S

Applause

Elite AE44-4S

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 526473
Brand: Applause
Model: Elite AE44-4S
Price: $328.90

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The Applause Elite AE44-4S is a surprisingly capable guitar, especially for the price. The roundback design is comfortable and looks unique, and the onboard pickup system is genuinely useful for stage or recording. It’s a great option for beginner to intermediate players looking for a versatile, amplified acoustic with a warm voice and a touch of visual flair.

Product Description

  • Applause Elite AE44-4S
  • Steel-String Guitar With Pickup
  • Elite series
  • Mid Depth Roundback
  • With a cutaway
  • X-Bracing
  • Multi-Soundhole
  • Back and sides: Lyrachord
  • Top: spruce
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fretboard: Ovangkol
  • Fretboard inlays: Pearloid Dots
  • Nut: plastic
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • Scale length: 643 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Applause CE304T active preamp with a 3-band EQ and an integrated tuner
  • Bridge material: Ovangkol
  • Bridge saddle: plastic
  • Binding: Cream
  • Sealed black chrome machine heads
  • Colour: Natural Satin
PROS
  • • Lyrachord back/sides offer a warm, resonant tone previously unheard at this price.
  • • The CE304T active preamp delivers clean, usable amplified sound with onboard tuner.
  • • Mid-depth roundback design provides comfortable ergonomics and unique aesthetics.
  • • Solid spruce top contributes to projection and dynamic range for a lively feel.
CONS
  • • Plastic nut and saddle are budget concessions impacting sustain and potential intonation.
  • • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard can feel a little dry without proper humidification.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Lyrachord
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Applause CE304T active preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lyrachord is a layered composite that resonates more freely than typical laminate, offering a richer, more responsive tone with better projection – closer to a solid wood feel.
The CE304T tuner is surprisingly accurate and straightforward; it’s a convenient feature for quick tuning adjustments onstage or during practice.
The Nato neck has a comfortable, medium-slim profile that's versatile enough for strumming, fingerpicking, and lead playing, although players accustomed to very wide or very thin necks might need a short adjustment.

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