Pearl Vision Birch Bass Drum Jet Black 22x18

Played almost every cheap/expensive acoustic on the wall at GC and this is the one I liked most for the way I play which is usually heavy strumming original rock music. However, it works well for other mellower types of music that I write too. Sounds loud and clear unplugged and also great plugged in. I've played many acoustics in the past that sound like a totally different animal when plugged in and I feel this guitar represents close to the same tone you hear when unplugged. That was a big pro for me. My second choice was the Fender Tim Armstrong Hellcat (loved the tone and action) but the fact that all frets pass the twelve were reachable/playable and I wanted a guitar without saddle pins (personal choice) was the reason I chose the Applause. The Applause stays in tune pretty well too considering how heavy handed I tend to play at times. No fret buzz issues here like I read someone else had. I never used to like the ovation type bowl guitars from years ago but definitely glad I gave them a second chance. It actually feels more comfortable to play than I remember. Played a stand up gig a few weeks ago and no problem with uncomfortableness. Looks Great.. Plays Great!

Nice sound easy to tune great buy

Big Beefy Bass Sound! Great sounding low end bass drum. I added this second bass drum to my kit and think that I need to get rid of the original bass drum and order another Vision Series bass drum. Hardware finish is very nice, looks very slick! Built to last.