Ovation Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G

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Ovation Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G

Ovation

Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 519235
Brand: Ovation
Model: Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G
Price: $933.90

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This Ovation Elite is a solid choice for players wanting a comfortable, amplified acoustic. The spruce top provides a clear, responsive voice, and the preamp system is surprisingly good for stage work. It's perfect for singer-songwriters or performers who need reliable acoustic-electric performance with a distinctive look.

Product Description

  • Ovation Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Body: Contour Bowl
  • Solid spruce top
  • Optimised X-bracing
  • 2-Piece maple neck
  • New headstock angle
  • Neck profile: rounded C
  • New neck-head joint
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • Bridge: Pau Ferro
  • OP Pro Preamp with OCP-1 pickup
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers bright, articulate tone with excellent projection.
  • • OP Pro preamp and OCP-1 pickup system provides a very usable, clean amplified sound.
  • • Rounded C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
  • • Contour bowl back enhances acoustic resonance and provides a unique aesthetic.
CONS
  • • The rounded bowl back can feel less stable on a player’s leg compared to a traditional acoustic.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard, while durable, might feel slightly less smooth than ebony to some.
  • • The aesthetic may not appeal to players seeking a more traditional acoustic guitar look.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Contour Bowl (likely Lyrachord composite)
Neck Material 2-Piece Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 25.5 in
Frets 22
Electronics OP Pro Preamp with OCP-1 Pickup
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The bowl-back design generally enhances bass frequencies and overall resonance, creating a fuller, more enveloping sound than a traditional acoustic.
Yes, the OP Pro preamp offers adjustable EQ controls allowing you to tailor the amplified tone for various genres, from fingerstyle to strumming.
The new neck-head joint design is intended to improve transfer of vibrations, potentially contributing to a slightly enhanced sustain and overall resonance compared to older Ovation designs.

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