Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS-24P-NBM
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Ovation
Celebrity Tradition CS-24P-NBM
Product Info
Article Number:
332553
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Celebrity Tradition CS-24P-NBM
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Celebrity Tradition CS-24P-NBM is a solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a comfortable, amplified acoustic. The unique roundback design and onboard electronics make it stage-ready, while the maple top provides a brighter, more defined sound than you'd typically expect in this price range. It’s a versatile workhorse, especially good for contemporary styles and lighter strumming.
Product Description
- Ovation Celebrity Traditional Plus CS-24P-NBM
- Steel-String Guitar
- Top: Maple burl
- Mid-depth cutaway Lyrachord body
- Pearloid rosette
- Neck: Nato
- Rosewood fretboard and bridge (Dalbergia Latifolia)
- Scale: 642 mm
- 20 Frets
- Nut width: 43.2 mm
- Optimised X-bracing
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- New headstock angle
- New neck-head joint
- Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp with integrated tuner
- Colour: Natural Nutmeg
PROS
- • Maple burl top delivers a surprisingly rich, articulate tone.
- • Lyrachord body provides excellent acoustic projection and sustain.
- • Slimline pickup and preamp offer a clean, usable amplified sound.
- • New neck joint improves playability and reduces neck dive.
CONS
- • Roundback design isn't universally preferred; lacks traditional acoustic resonance.
- • Nato neck, while stable, isn’t as premium as mahogany or maple.
- • Maple burl top can be prone to scratches and finish imperfections.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Maple Burl
Back & Sides
Lyrachord
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Scale Length
642 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Ovation Slimline Pickup & OP-4BT Preamp with Tuner
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Slimline pickup is decent, but lacks the nuance of more expensive Ovation systems – it’s serviceable for basic gigs, not studio recording.
The Rounded C profile is generally comfortable, but the 43.2 mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands.
Maple burl is beautiful, but the finish can be a bit softer than some other acoustic guitar tops – be mindful of scratches and wear.
