Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite

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Ovation Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite

Ovation

Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite

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Product Info

Article Number: 520759
Brand: Ovation
Model: Pro Series 2778AX-5-G St.Elite
Price: $1,098.90

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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.

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