Ovation Pro Series Elite 1868TX-5-G
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Ovation
Pro Series Elite 1868TX-5-G
Product Info
Article Number:
519239
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Pro Series Elite 1868TX-5-G
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ovation Elite 1868TX-5-G is a solid choice for gigging musicians who need a dependable amplified acoustic. The unique Lyrachord body provides a comfortable playing experience and surprisingly good acoustic tone, while the OP Pro system delivers reliable, clean amplification. It's a versatile instrument, great for folk, country, and singer-songwriter styles, especially where stage volume is a concern.
Product Description
- Ovation Pro Series Elite 1868TX-5-G
- Acoustic guitar with pickup
- Cutaway
- Body: Super Shallow Lyrachord
- Top: Solid spruce
- Multi Soundholes (only on the bass side)
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard and bridge: Pau Ferro
- Optimised X-bracing
- Neck profile: Rounded C
- New headstock angle
- New neck-head transition
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Scale: 642 mm
- Pickup system: Ovation OP Pro Preamp with built-in tuner
- Colour: Black Textured
PROS
- • Super Shallow Lyrachord back offers unique resonance and comfort.
- • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate tones with surprising projection.
- • OP Pro preamp provides clean amplification and a convenient onboard tuner.
- • Optimized X-bracing enhances structural integrity and sustain noticeably.
CONS
- • The Lyrachord back, while comfortable, can feel less 'acoustic' than a traditional wood back.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard, while playable, lacks the buttery feel of ebony for some.
- • The 'Rounded C' neck profile may not suit players preferring a flatter, modern feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Super Shallow Lyrachord
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
642 mm
Frets
22
Electronics
Ovation OP Pro Preamp with Built-in Tuner
Weight
6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lyrachord dampens overtones slightly, resulting in a more focused and less 'woody' acoustic sound, prioritizing clarity and projection over a full, resonant tone.
Yes, the 'Rounded C' profile represents a shift towards a more modern feel, aiming for greater comfort and playability compared to older, often more 'vintage' Ovation neck shapes.
The OP Pro is designed for clean, amplified acoustic tone; it generally pairs well with most PA systems, providing a relatively flat frequency response that allows the natural sound of the guitar to shine through.
