Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA

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Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA

Ovation

Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 600285
Brand: Ovation
Model: Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA
Price: $2,629.00

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This Pro Elite 1768-4S-G is a real departure from a standard acoustic – that bowl back is something else. The solid top and quality electronics make it stage-ready, and the shorter scale feels surprisingly comfortable. It's ideal for players seeking a unique voice and a comfortable, modern feel, particularly those who perform amplified.

Product Description

  • Ovation Pro Elite 1768-4S-G USA
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Roundback
  • Top: Solid AA-grade sitka spruce
  • Traditional Elite Quintad bracing
  • Five-piece bolt-on neck: Walnut/Maple
  • Resin-treated walnut fingerboard
  • Fingerboard inlays: Maple
  • Inlaid exotic hardwood epaulettes
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm
  • Multi soundhole
  • Lightweight 2-way truss rod
  • Lyrachord GS Deep Bowl with micro glass beads
  • Reduced weight and improved resonance
  • Pickup: OCP-1K
  • OP-Pro Preamp with tuner
  • Walnut bridge with carving
  • Gold-plated Gotoh 510 machine heads
  • Gear ratio: 1:21
  • Strings: DR Dragon Skin DSA-12 Light/12-54
  • Colour: Natural with black body binding
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers clarity and projection, a noticeable upgrade.
  • • The Lyrachord bowl provides a unique, resonant bass response and imaging.
  • • OCP-1K pickup and OP-Pro preamp offer a clean, amplified signal with tuner.
  • • USA build quality and Gotoh tuners ensure reliable performance and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Roundback design, while distinctive, might not appeal to traditionalists.
  • • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set neck.
  • • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to a dreadnought.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid AA-grade Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Lyrachord GS Deep Bowl with micro glass beads
Neck Material Five-piece Walnut/Maple
Fingerboard Resin-treated Walnut
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 22
Electronics OCP-1K Pickup, OP-Pro Preamp with Tuner
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lyrachord bowl creates a more focused bass response and wider stereo image, adding a distinctive 'spacious' quality not found in a flat-back acoustic.
While it doesn't offer the same tonal complexity as a set neck, Ovation's construction is very stable and provides excellent playability, and the neck profile is superb.
The OCP-1K is a higher-output, more articulate pickup than older Ovation models, providing a cleaner and more defined amplified sound suitable for a wider range of musical styles.

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