Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G

Ovation

Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 525257
Brand: Ovation
Model: Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G
Price: $526.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Ovation Celebrity Elite is a surprisingly capable acoustic-electric bass, great for gigging musicians or students needing a versatile and affordable option. The maple top delivers a snappy attack, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It's a solid performer, especially considering the price point – a good all-rounder for folk, country, and lighter rock styles.

Product Description

  • Ovation Celebrity Elite CEB44X-7C-G
  • Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Celebrity Elite Series
  • Top: quilted maple
  • Mid-Depth Lyrachord body with cutaway
  • Optimised X-Bracing
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: rounded C
  • New headstock angle
  • New neck-head joint
  • Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Cream coloured binding
  • Pickup: Ovation Slimline
  • OP4BT preamp with integrated tuner
  • Ovation bridge
  • Enclosed Ovation machine heads
  • Colour: Cognac Burst
PROS
  • • Quilted maple top provides a bright, articulate tone with good projection.
  • • Lyrachord body offers resonance and comfortable playing ergonomics.
  • • Slimline pickup delivers a clean, amplified signal with minimal feedback.
  • • Optimized X-bracing enhances structural integrity and sustain.
CONS
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard can be a bit harder than rosewood, potentially affecting playability for some.
  • • Celebrity Elite series is a mid-range instrument; higher-end components are absent.
  • • Cognac Burst finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Quilted Maple
Back & Sides Lyrachord
Neck Material Nato
Pickups Ovation Slimline with OP4BT Preamp
Scale Length 864 mm (34.02")
Frets 24
Strings Nickel-Plated Steel
Weight 9.5 lbs (approximate)

Similar Products

Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona - Other Acoustic Guitars

Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona

Other Acoustic Guitars

$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.8 Expert Rating
Ampeg RB-112 Bundle - Solid-State Bass Combos

Ampeg RB-112 Bundle

Solid-State Bass Combos

$596
4.6 Expert Rating
Ampeg RB-115 Bundle - Solid-State Bass Combos

Ampeg RB-115 Bundle

Solid-State Bass Combos

$792
4.5 Expert Rating
Line6 Pod GO Bundle - Guitar Multi Effects

Line6 Pod GO Bundle

Guitar Multi Effects

$614
4.6 Expert Rating
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F - Flamenco Guitars

Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F

Flamenco Guitars

$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
4.8 Expert Rating
Harley Benton SpaceShip 80 Bundle - Guitar Effect Power Supplies

Harley Benton SpaceShip 80 Bundle

Guitar Effect Power Supplies

$219
4.8 Expert Rating
Behringer WING Compact Flyht Pro Bundle - Digital Mixers

Behringer WING Compact Flyht Pro Bundle

Digital Mixers

$2,748
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

It's a functional preamp with a basic EQ, but lacks the nuanced tonal shaping of premium models – expect a cleaner, less colored sound.
The rounded C profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little tighter for those with very large hands compared to wider neck basses.
The Lyrachord offers a more focused and slightly brighter acoustic tone, sacrificing a bit of the 'openness' you'd get from a fully wooden body but enhancing projection.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more