Ovation Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G
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Ovation
Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G
Product Info
Article Number:
519235
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Pro Series Elite 2078TX-5-G
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$933.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
