Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS28P-RG-G
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Ovation
Celebrity Tradition CS28P-RG-G
Product Info
Article Number:
470500
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Celebrity Tradition CS28P-RG-G
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Celebrity Tradition CS28P-RG-G is a solid choice for gigging musicians and players who appreciate a comfortable, amplified acoustic. The roundback body is surprisingly resonant, and the built-in preamp makes it stage-ready. It’s a great option for those wanting a distinctive look and feel without a premium-priced tag, especially those playing contemporary styles or needing reliable amplification.
Product Description
- Ovation Celebrity Traditional Plus CS28P-RG-G
- Roundback Western Guitar
- Super Shallow Lyrachord body with cutaway
- Top: Selected cloud maple
- Center soundhole
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard and bridge: Ovangkol
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 642 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Abalone soundhole rosette
- Cream-coloured body edging
- Optimised X-bracing
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- New headstock angle
- New neck-head joint
- Multi-piece chips
- Ovation Slimline Pickup
- OP4BT Preamp with tuner
- Chrome-plated oil-encapsulated ovation mechanisms
- Colour: Caribbean Blue/Natural Burst On Exotic Quilted Maple
PROS
- • Cloud maple top delivers a bright, articulate tone with surprising warmth
- • Roundback design offers comfortable ergonomics and enhanced projection
- • Slimline pickup and OP4BT preamp provide clean amplified sound with built-in tuner
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and attractive aesthetics
CONS
- • Roundback construction lacks the traditional acoustic resonance of a flat-top
- • Caribbean Blue/Natural Burst finish might be polarizing for some players
- • The Optimised X-bracing, while functional, isn't as complex as higher-end bracing patterns
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Selected Cloud Maple
Back & Sides
Lyrachord Roundback (Exotic Quilted Maple)
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
642 mm (25.2 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Ovation Slimline Pickup, OP4BT Preamp with Tuner
Weight
6.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The roundback design prioritizes projection and comfort over the complex overtones you'd find in a traditional flat-top; it's brighter and more focused.
Absolutely, the OP4BT preamp is straightforward to operate, with easily accessible controls for volume, tone, and a convenient built-in tuner.
Ovangkol is generally a bit harder and denser than rosewood, providing a smooth and responsive feel under the fingers, similar to ebony but with a slightly warmer tone.
