Ovation

Description

The Celebrity Elite series is your first step into the world of Ovation’s classic multi-soundhole instrument design, with first-rate sound, style, features and value.

The Celebrity Elite CE48-T5 guitar has the classic Super Shallow Lyrachord cutaway body with a solid spruce top. This top features the Elite multi-soundhole design, which provides clear highs, focused, and balanced bass response. For the top’s quartersawn scalloped “X” bracing, they reviewed earlier Ovation bracing patterns extensively and arrived  at a remarkable new design that borrows from the past and is voiced for the present. With natural tone and optimal response and power, the body, top and sound holes create the classic Ovation Elite sound, resonating with full projection, remarkable note clarity and balance, and nuanced tonal complexity.

The top is complete with white binding and a beautiful transparent Black finish. Other premium features include an effortlessly playable satin-finish neck, 10”-radius rosewood fret board with 20 fully accessible frets (24 frets for high E string), Pearloid inlays, and a rosewood bridge. The CE48-T5 features an Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light. Case sold separately.

Ovation CE48 Celebrity Elite Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Ruby Red
Ovation CE48 Celebrity Elite Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Ruby Red
Ovation CE48 Celebrity Elite Acoustic-Electric Guitar Transparent Ruby Red

Features

Body
  • Body type: Other
  • Cutaway: Single cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Spruce
  • Back & sides: Lyrachord super shallow
  • Bracing pattern: Quartersawn Scalloped "X"
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Not specified
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Nato
  • Scale length: 25.25"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Ovation
  • Configuration: Undersaddle piezo
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: ABS
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

Reviews

4.25

4 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing2
  2. Could be great if pickup worked1
  3. Jamming1
  4. Recording1
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Every string in between is dead1
  2. Pickup is perfect on both E strings1
  3. Poor quality control1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced1
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Good Feel3
  3. Good Audio2
  4. Stays In Tune2
  5. Consistent1
  • Upsetting!

    2

    submitted4 years ago

    bySteve

    fromRichmond, KY

    Had one before, that was great, this guitar is beautiful, plays great, then you plug it into an amp, 3 strings have no amplified sound, have tried to purchase this guitar for almost a year, out of stock, finally get it, now have to send back!

  • Glad I ordered it

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byMrlucky

    fromBeverly Hills Florida

    Was Exactly what I expected

  • Looks And Sounds GREAT

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    by..

    fromTotowa N.J.

    Looks And Sounds GREAT.. Electronics Are Superb.. Quick Action.. You Deffinetly Get A Lot For Your Money With This Ovation.. I Simply Love It.. I Now Own 3 Ovation Acoustics.. < 3

  • Play Away!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    bySound Out Music Therapy Specialist

    from"C" Ville Illinois

    Great price point and value for the money. Great action, quality and Sound with that beautiful Classic Ovation Styling. Shallower Body Style for better comfort and really no deficits to speak of. You won't be disappointed with this acoustic. The built in tuner is a nice feature as well as is the decent preamp. I love it!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byWoodfy

    fromSlatington, PA

    WHERE IS THIS GUITAR MADE?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    Made in China
  • asked byBruce

    fromGlen Cove NY

    When will Ovation CE48 Celebrity Elite be available again? What is hold up?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 855-770-3373
  • asked byHUGH

    fromMacon Georgia

    Depth

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available.
  • asked byKat

    fromKey Largo, Florida

    What is the blemish and where is the blemish on this Ovation CE48. 190839881793

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.
  • asked byMike

    fromWaterford Wi

    Does the advertised 20% off sale apply to this price ?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries
  • asked byDaniel

    fromOregon

    Does this come in a left-handed

    Open Reply - Ronald
    We don't carry it left handed normally, but email us at YourVoice@GuitarCenter.com and we can look into special ordering it for you.