Ovation Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn
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Ovation
Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn
Product Info
Article Number:
559076
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ultra 1516DTD-G is a solid choice if you need a stage-ready acoustic with a unique vibe. The roundback gives it a distinctive amplified voice, and the electronics are surprisingly good for the price point. It’s perfect for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone wanting that iconic Ovation sound.
Product Description
- Ovation Ultra 1516DTD-G Dusk till dawn
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Pro Series Ultra Mid-Depth Non-Cutaway
- Mid-Depth Body: Lyrachord
- Top: Solid thermo-treated spruce
- Scalloped X-Bracing
- Two-piece neck: Khaya
- Fingerboard: indian laurel
- Fingerboard inlay: "Fleur de nuit" at the 12th fret
- Nut width: 42
- 8 mm
- Scale length: 642 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: OCP-2000
- Preamp: K-21CT with tuner
- Rosette: "Fleur de nuit"
- Bridge: Indian laurel
- Oil encapsulated Ovation machine heads with ABS buttons
- UV lacquer finish with metallic effect
- Colour: Dusk Till Dawn
- Includes softcase
PROS
- • Thermo-treated spruce top offers surprisingly warm and responsive projection.
- • Lyrachord back delivers Ovation's signature amplified presence and sustain.
- • OCP-2000 pickup system provides clear, usable amplified tones with minimal feedback.
- • The K-21CT preamp and tuner are genuinely useful and well-integrated.
CONS
- • The roundback design isn't for everyone; it affects the acoustic resonance.
- • Thermo-treated spruce, while stable, might lack the complexity of aged tonewoods.
- • The metallic Dusk Till Dawn finish can appear a bit flashy for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Thermo-Treated Spruce
Back & Sides
Lyrachord
Neck Material
Khaya
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
642 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
OCP-2000 Pickup, K-21CT Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs (based on similar Ovation Ultra models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's purely aesthetic; these are decorative elements and don't impact the guitar's sonic characteristics.
It offers a different kind of resonance – more focused and direct, designed for amplified performance rather than a purely acoustic feel.
Thermo-treating stabilizes the wood, making it less prone to movement, but it can slightly limit the tonal complexity that comes with years of natural aging.
