Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G
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Ovation
Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G
Product Info
Article Number:
516189
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$565.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CE48-RR-G is a solid choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable, amplified acoustic. Its comfortable roundback and easy-to-play neck make it great for beginners or players who prioritize stage-ready functionality over traditional acoustic tone. It’s a versatile, affordable option that delivers a distinctive sound and a lot of convenience.
Product Description
- Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Body: Lyrachord Super Shallow
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Multi-sound holes
- optimiertes X-bracingOptimised
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- New headstock angle
- New neck-head joint
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 23 Frets
- Pickup: Ovation slimline pickup and OP-4CT preamp with built-in tuner
- Colour: Ruby Red
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, articulate voice with surprising projection
- • Lyrachord back provides unique acoustic resonance and comfortable ergonomics
- • Slimline pickup and OP-4CT preamp offer convenient amplified performance with tuner
- • Rounded C neck profile ensures comfortable playability for a wide range of players
CONS
- • Lyrachord back, while comfortable, lacks the traditional acoustic depth of all-wood designs
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can feel slightly harder than rosewood for some players
- • Ruby Red finish might not appeal to those preferring more understated aesthetics
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Lyrachord Super Shallow
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
643 mm (25.1 in)
Frets
23
Electronics
Ovation slimline pickup and OP-4CT preamp with built-in tuner
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lyrachord offers a more focused and slightly brighter sound with less low-end resonance than a solid wood back, prioritizing projection and clarity.
Yes, the OP-4CT tuner is generally quite accurate and easy to use—a handy feature for quick tuning adjustments between sets.
The Rounded C profile is a fairly standard, comfortable shape—not as thin as some modern necks, but easier to play than a vintage 'D' shape.
