Ovation Pro Series Classic 1773AX-4-G
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Ovation
Pro Series Classic 1773AX-4-G
Product Info
Article Number:
232628
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Pro Series Classic 1773AX-4-G
Category:
Other Classical Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ovation Classic is a solid choice for serious students and gigging players who want a comfortable, amplified classical experience. The cedar top gives it a pleasing warmth, while the OP-PRO pickup system makes it stage-ready. It’s a good blend of traditional feel with modern convenience, though the weight is something to consider.
Product Description
- Ovation Pro Series Classic 1773AX-4-G
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- With cutaway
- Mid-depth bowl body
- Solid AA cedar top
- Ebony fretboard
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 47.62 mm
- Pau Ferro bridge
- Optimised X-bracing
- Neck profile Rounded "C"
- New headstock angle
- New neck-head joint
- Ovation OP-PRO preamp pickup system
- Hannabach Goldin carbon medium/high tension strings (article no. #247749#)
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • OP-PRO preamp provides clean, amplified sound with useful EQ controls.
- • Rounded inCin neck profile offers comfortable playability for extended sessions.
- • Ebony fretboard contributes to a smooth, fast feel and clear note definition.
CONS
- • The mid-depth bowl body, while visually distinctive, adds considerable weight.
- • Pau Ferro bridge, while functional, isn't as tonally vibrant as rosewood.
- • The Hannabach Goldin strings, while good, might be a preference upgrade for some.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AA Cedar
Back & Sides
Multi-laminate
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
47.62 mm
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The inCin profile is noticeably rounder and more ergonomic, providing a more modern feel which some players might find easier, but it departs from the flatter, more traditional classical neck shape.
The OP-PRO preamp delivers a clean signal well-suited for both recording and live performance, though a little EQ tweaking might be needed depending on the desired tonal character.
The bowl-back design alters the resonance and projection, offering a slightly different tonal character than a traditional flat-top, but it's still a respectable acoustic instrument.
