Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G

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Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G

Ovation

Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 516189
Brand: Ovation
Model: Celebrity Elite CE48-RR-G
Price: $565.40

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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

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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.

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