Ovation Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray
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Ovation
Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray
Product Info
Article Number:
559084
Brand:
Ovation
Model:
Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ovation 1516YS-G is a solid choice for players wanting a distinctive roundback acoustic with amplified capabilities. The thermo-treated spruce top gives it a lively, modern sound, while the Lyrachord back adds a unique resonance. This is a great guitar for singer-songwriters or anyone who appreciates a comfortable neck and stage-ready electronics.
Product Description
- Ovation Ultra 1516YS-G Yukon Spray
- 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: Yukon Spray
- Includes soft case
PROS
- • Thermo-treated spruce top delivers a bright, articulate tone.
- • Lyrachord back provides enhanced projection and a unique feel.
- • OCP-2000 pickup offers a clean, amplified signal with low noise.
- • K-21CT preamp with tuner is convenient for stage and recording.
CONS
- • Roundback design may feel less 'traditional' to some players.
- • Yukon Spray finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Mid-depth body limits low-end response compared to full-size models.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Thermo-Treated Spruce
Back & Sides
Lyrachord
Neck Material
Khaya
Fingerboard
Indian Laurel
Scale Length
642 mm (25.24 inches)
Frets
20
Electronics
OCP-2000 Pickup, K-21CT Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lyrachord is designed to be lighter and more resonant than traditional wood, resulting in increased volume and a slightly more 'airy' tone, though it lacks the warmth of solid wood.
The K-21CT is relatively straightforward with basic controls; it aims to reproduce the acoustic tone faithfully, though some subtle EQ adjustments might be needed for optimal amplification.
The Khaya neck is generally a comfortable 'C' shape; it's a bit slimmer than some older Ovations, making it accessible for most hand sizes, though it won't be a super wide feel.
