Ovation Elite 2078AX Acoustic Electric Guitar (Black Cherry Burst)

Ovation AX Series Guitars offer the exact same specs and features of their LX siblings at a price that makes them exceptional values. The Ovation Elite 2078 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with LX scalloped bracing. The guitar's Deep Contour Bowl composite body maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position. Ovation's pioneering multi-soundhole design enhances string vibration and sustain by improving soundboard efficiency. The guitar's upper-bout soundholes are inlaid with exotic hardwoods, and a cutaway offers full access to the gloss-finished, 5-piece mahogany/maple neck. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos. Deep Bowl Ovation's Deep Bowl body generates maximum unamplified volume and enormous low end, yet it's easier to hold and play then a traditional jumbo-body guitar. Models sporting Deep Bowl bodies also perform impressively when plugged in, thanks to Ovation's advanced onboard electronics. A "sonic cannon" that shines either unplugged or through a sound system or stage amp, a Deep Bowl Ovation offers the best of both electric and acoustic worlds. Advanced Neck System A lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint. OP-Pro Studio The OP-Pro Studio combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, exciter and compressor/limiter circuitry, and a chromatic tuner. Ovation's exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music. The Op-Pro Preamp is voiced to give you arena-sized sound with a minimum of eq gymnastics. Every improvement comes directly from the needs of pro players and sound. Patented Pickup Six separate elements sense both string and top vibration, giving you a better string-to-string balance, no matter what string type or guage you use. Inlaid Epaulets The exotic wood leaf-shaped "epaulets" are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new cleaner design actually offers a slight sound enhancement. Scalloped Bracing Play an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity. Lyrachord Body The smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even lighter and stronger. Includes case.

Ovation’s proven legendary roundback design give the Ovation 2078AX a potent, balanced tone that players will love. The Elite 2078AX features a solid AA spruce top with Ovations multi-soundhole design. A cutaway on the lower bout offers access to the upper register notes and will satisfy the demands of today’s player who want to maximize their soloing capacities. The Deep Contour Bowl composite project the acoustic tone perfectly. A 5 piece mahogany/maple slim taper neck features a rosewood fretboard with low action that electric guitarists will love. The hardware is rounded out by a set of gold Ovation tuners.Other features of this guitar include a pin-less bridge that make string changes easy and quick, and a preamp and Ovation OCP-1K pickup for easy sound control on stage with a perfect string-to-string balance, while pumping out a punchy tone with crystal clear highs. The OP-Pro Studio preamp offers control over the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies for great tonal flexibility. The on-board tuner is easy to use and helps you stay perfectly in-tune, even when using open or non-standard tunings. The preamp precisely amplifies each note. Ovation's exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music. An Ovation Hardshell Case is included.The ultra-versatile, powerful-sounding Ovation 2078AX Acoustic Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case will stand out in any venue. Order yours today from Sam Ash Direct with security of our 45/60 day return/price protection policy and fast, free shipping.