Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite
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Ovation
Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite
Product Info
Article Number:
520759
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This St. Elite is a solid choice for players who want a comfortable, amplified acoustic with a distinctive look. The spruce top gives you a balanced tone, while the pickup system is fantastic for stage work. It's ideal for gigging musicians needing a reliable, easy-to-play instrument with a modern aesthetic.
Product Description
- Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Deep Contour Body
- Top: solid spruce
- Neck: Maple / Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Optimised X-Bracing
- Neck profile: rounded C
- New headstock angle
- New neck-headstock joint
- Scale: 642 mm
- Nut width: 42.80 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: OCP-1K with OP-Pro preamp and tuner
- Pau Ferro bridge
- Colour: Black
- Suitable case: Art. #145965# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers clear, articulate projection and warmth.
- • Deep Contour body offers excellent comfort and resonance, unique feel.
- • OCP-1K pickup system provides versatile amplified tones with built-in tuner.
- • New neck joint improves playability and sustain compared to older Ovations.
CONS
- • Roundback design lacks the traditional acoustic projection of a flat-top.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard can feel slightly less smooth than ebony to some players.
- • Deep Contour body, while comfortable, adds to the overall weight.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Laminated Multi-Wood (likely a blend of mahogany and other tonewoods)
Neck Material
Maple/Mahogany Laminate
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
642 mm (25.24 inches)
Frets
20
Electronics
OCP-1K Pickup with OP-Pro Preamp & Tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'rounded C' profile is fairly standard, offering a comfortable feel that's similar to Fender or Gibson necks, though slightly more modern in its shape.
The OP-Pro tuner is generally reliable and easy to use; it's designed for quick tuning adjustments in live performance settings, though it's not as precise as a standalone pedal.
Yes, the roundback design alters the acoustic response, resulting in a slightly more focused and less 'open' sound than a traditional acoustic; it prioritizes amplified projection and comfort over pure acoustic tone.
