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Description

Discover the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon, a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, designed to captivate classical guitarists. This guitar marries the time-honored warmth of a solid cedar top with the modern resonance of Ovation’s proprietary Lyrachord body, ensuring a rich tonal palette that is both dynamic and inviting. The mid-depth bowl design, a hallmark of Ovation craftsmanship, offers a comfortable playing experience while enhancing projection and tonal clarity.

The unique multi-soundhole layout is not just an aesthetic choice; it strategically enhances the guitar’s acoustic projection. Meanwhile, the mahogany neck and ovangkol fingerboard provide a smooth and responsive playing surface, inviting you to explore new musical heights. Whether you're at home or on stage, the built-in OP-4CT preamp system ensures your sound is always pristine, offering a 3-band EQ and tuner for easy adjustments on the fly.

Ergonomically designed, the Celebrity Elite Nylon embraces your playing style, with a cutaway body that grants effortless access to upper frets for intricate solos. The ovangkol bridge and open-gear tuners complete this guitar’s suite of premium features, ensuring stability and precise intonation. Perfect for both seasoned performers and aspiring musicians, the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon is a testament to Ovation’s commitment to excellence and innovation in guitar design.

Key Features:

  • Solid cedar top for warm, balanced tone
  • Lyrachord mid-depth body for enhanced resonance and durability
  • Unique multi-soundhole design for increased projection
  • Mahogany neck with ovangkol fingerboard and bridge
  • Built-in OP-4CT preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner
  • Open-gear tuners for accurate, stable tuning
  • Cutaway design for easy access to higher frets

Product specs

String Type Nylon
Number of Strings 6
Body Shape Celebrity Elite
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Top Wood Solid Cedar
Back & Sides Wood Lyrachord
Binding ABS Ivory
Neck Wood Mahogany
Neck Shape C
Radius 15.75"
Fingerboard Material Ovangkol
Number of Frets 23, Nickel Silver
Scale Length 25.6"
Tuning Machines Open Gear Side Mount
Bridge Material Ovangkol Pinless
Nut/Saddle Material Plastic
Nut Width 1.889"
Electronics Ovation CP100 Pickup
Strings Hannabach Goldin, .024-.043
Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately

FAQs

What kind of sound can I expect from the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon guitar?

The Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon features a solid cedar top with quartersawn fan braces, providing a warm and resonant tone ideal for classical and fingerstyle playing. The multi-soundhole design enhances projection and clarity.

Is the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon suitable for live performances?

Yes, the Ovation CE44C is equipped with an OP4BT preamp, which includes a tuner and 3-band EQ, making it well-suited for live performances by allowing easy tone adjustments and amplification.

What materials are used for the neck and fingerboard of the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon?

The neck of the Ovation CE44C is made from mahogany, providing stability and a comfortable feel, while the fingerboard is crafted from ovangkol, offering smooth playability.

Does the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon require a specific type of strings?

The Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon is designed for nylon strings and comes equipped with Hannabach Goldin strings (.024-.043), which are recommended for optimal performance and tone.

How does the Lyrachord body affect the Ovation CE44C Celebrity Elite Nylon's sound and playability?

The mid-depth Lyrachord body is lightweight and comfortable, contributing to the guitar's balanced tone and durability, making it suitable for both practice and performance settings.

Reviews

PROS

  • Excellent intonation and sound quality for both unplugged and amplified play

  • Built-in tuner and 3-band EQ are simple and highly effective

  • Stylish design with superb finish and appearance

  • Comfortable playing experience with narrower fingerboard

  • Great resonance and note articulation across the fretboard

  • High-quality construction and hardware for its price range

  • Plays like a higher-level guitar despite being affordable

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