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Ovation Celebrity Elite CE4412-5-G

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Ovation Celebrity Elite CE4412-5-G

Ovation

Celebrity Elite CE4412-5-G

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Product Info

Article Number: 418526
Brand: Ovation
Model: Celebrity Elite CE4412-5-G
Category: 12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price: $599.50

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The Celebrity Elite CE4412-5-G is a solid choice for players wanting a 12-string with amplified capabilities. It’s surprisingly versatile, handling everything from folk to rock, and the built-in tuner is a real time-saver. Ideal for gigging musicians or anyone needing a stage-ready 12-string without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Ovation Celebrity Elite CE4412-5-G
  • 12-String Steel-String Guitar
  • With cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Body design: Lyrachord
  • mid-depth
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fretboard & Bridge: Ovangkol
  • Soundholes: Multi-wood epaulet
  • Optimised X-bracing
  • Neck profile: Rounded C
  • New headstock angle
  • New neck-head joint
  • Scale: 641 mm
  • Nut width: 47.6 mm
  • 20 Frets / 24 Frets high E-string
  • Pickup: Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp with built-in tuner
  • Colour: Black high-gloss
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and articulate 12-string tone.
  • • Lyrachord body provides a unique, resonant character and comfortable feel.
  • • Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp offer clean amplified sound with built-in tuner.
  • • Rounded C neck profile and new neck joint enhance playability and comfort.
CONS
  • • Lyrachord body, while comfortable, can lack the projection of a traditional wood body.
  • • Ovangkol fretboard, while attractive, isn’t as smooth as ebony for fast playing.
  • • The high-gloss finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a little plasticky.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Lyrachord
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 641 mm
Frets 20 (position markers), 24 (high E string)
Electronics Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp with built-in tuner
Weight Approximately 6.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lyrachord provides a more focused and controlled tone, reducing some of the overtones common in 12-strings, while offering a lighter feel.
It’s decent for basic recording, but a higher-end pickup might be preferred for critical applications; the OP-4BT preamp helps add some warmth and fullness.
The rounded C profile is generally considered comfortable and versatile, and the 47.6 mm nut width provides ample space for players with larger hands, though it's not as wide as some vintage models.

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