Ovation Pro Series Elite 1778TX-5-G

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Ovation Pro Series Elite 1778TX-5-G

Ovation

Pro Series Elite 1778TX-5-G

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 519237
Brand: Ovation
Model: Pro Series Elite 1778TX-5-G
Price: $768.90

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This Ovation Elite is a solid choice for players wanting a unique sound and reliable amplified performance. The spruce top and OP Pro system give it a bright, focused tone that cuts through a mix, while the comfortable neck makes it easy to play. It's perfect for gigging musicians or anyone who wants an acoustic that looks and sounds a little different – especially those playing contemporary styles or needing a strong stage presence.

Product Description

  • Ovation Pro Series Elite 1778TX-5-G
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Cutaway
  • Body: Mid-Depth Bowl
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard and bridge: Pau Ferro
  • Optimised X-bracing
  • Neck profile: Rounded C
  • New headstock angle
  • New neck-head transition
  • Multi soundholes on the bass side
  • Scale: 642 mm
  • Pickup system: Ovation OP Pro
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate projection and clarity
  • • OP Pro pickup system provides a natural amplified tone, excellent feedback resistance
  • • Rounded C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
  • • New headstock design enhances sustain and overall tonal response.
CONS
  • • Mid-depth bowl back can feel less resonant than a traditional acoustic
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard may require a bit more hand conditioning compared to rosewood
  • • The unique look isn’t for everyone; it's a departure from classic acoustic designs.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mid-Depth Bowl
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 642 mm (25.2 in)
Frets 22
Electronics Ovation OP Pro Pickup System with Preamp & Tuner
Weight 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The bowl back focuses the sound more directly towards the player, creating a more intimate and present tone, but it can lack the broad, airy resonance of a traditional acoustic.
Pau Ferro can be slightly drier than rosewood, so regular conditioning with a quality fretboard oil is recommended to keep it in top shape.
The OP Pro is designed for a natural amplified tone, but it handles moderate gain well; extreme distortion might introduce some unwanted coloration.

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