Ovation Celebrity El. Plus CE44LX-1R-G
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Ovation
Celebrity El. Plus CE44LX-1R-G
Product Info
Article Number:
525227
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Celebrity El. Plus CE44LX-1R-G
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$610.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Celebrity El. Plus is a solid choice for gigging musicians and players who like a unique aesthetic. The roundback offers a comfortable feel, and the onboard electronics make it stage-ready. It's a really versatile instrument for a wide range of genres, especially if you're looking for something a little different.
Product Description
- Ovation Celebrity El. Plus CE44LX-1R-G
- Steel-string guitar with pickup
- Left-handers model
- Body: Mid-Depth Lyrachord
- With cutaway
- Hardwood top made of carefully selected quilted maple
- Multi soundhole
- Optimised X-Bracing
- New headstock angle
- New neck to head joint
- Neck: Nato
- Neck profile: rounded C"
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- scale length: 643 mm
- Pickup: Ovation CP-100 Slimline with OP-4CT preamp and built-in tuner
- Encased machine heads
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Ruby Burst
PROS
- • Quilted maple top delivers a bright, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
- • Lyrachord body provides a unique, resonant sound and comfortable ergonomics.
- • CP-100 Slimline pickup offers clear amplified tone, great for stage performance.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard adds a touch of class and contributes to a smooth playing feel.
CONS
- • Roundback design isn't universally loved; lacks the traditional acoustic projection.
- • Nato neck, while stable, isn't as premium as mahogany or maple.
- • Ruby Burst finish can appear a little 'loud' for more understated players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Quilted Maple
Back & Sides
Lyrachord (Mid-Depth)
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Ovation CP-100 Slimline with OP-4CT preamp & tuner
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lyrachord's shape creates a more focused, slightly more 'scooped' tone with a unique resonance – it's less boomy than a traditional acoustic.
The OP-4CT tuner is generally reliable and user-friendly, though a dedicated clip-on tuner will always be more precise for critical tuning.
It’s a good, reliable pickup for the price range, offering a natural amplified tone; it won't have the high-end sparkle of more premium systems but is perfectly adequate for most performance situations.
