Ovation Ultra 1516VRM-G Vampira Red
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Ovation
Ultra 1516VRM-G Vampira Red
Product Info
Article Number:
559083
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Ultra 1516VRM-G Vampira Red
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Ovation Ultra 1516VRM-G is a solid choice if you want a distinctive acoustic sound with reliable amplification. The roundback gives it a unique voice, and the electronics are surprisingly good for stage work. It’s a great option for gigging musicians who want something that stands out from the crowd.
Product Description
- Ovation Ultra 1516VRM-G Vampira Red
- 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: 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 wings
- UV lacquer finish with metallic effect
- Colour: Vampira Red
- Includes softcase
PROS
- • Solid thermo-treated spruce top delivers surprisingly warm, responsive tone.
- • Lyrachord back provides unique acoustic projection and sustain.
- • OCP-2000 pickup system offers clean amplified sound with built-in tuner.
- • Oil-encapsulated machine heads ensure smooth, reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Roundback design might feel less familiar than traditional acoustic shapes.
- • Thermo-treated spruce can lack some of the complexity of aged tonewoods.
- • Vampira Red finish, while striking, may not appeal to all tastes.
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
2.2 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lyrachord offers a more focused, direct sound with increased projection, sometimes at the expense of some of the warmth and complexity you'd get from a traditional wood back.
The K-21CT preamp is straightforward to operate, and the OCP-2000 pickup provides a clean, consistent amplified signal, making it very suitable for live settings.
The Khaya neck is generally comfortable – a bit on the slimmer side – offering a faster playing feel, which is well-suited for players who prefer a modern neck profile.
