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MGR/Greg Whittle « Ovation Celebrity CS-257 »
Published on 12/15/02 at 15:00Purchased at Werlein's in New Orleans for about $475.
My guitar has a beautiful wine-burst finish accentuated by the unique leaf-adorned, multi-hole design. This guitar reaches its full potential when plugged in. The OP-24 pickup system provides excellent tone through EQ, pre-shape and mid-shift (though I believe they now have a new OP-30 with this guitar). Small neck circumference is great for smaller hands. Factory set action is low. Cutaway design enables easy access to higher frets. I record with this guitar through my multi-effects processor whenever I need an electric guitar sound.
When played unplugged, the low end sound is not well-developed. I imagine the plastic round back saps this frequency somewhat. Also, it can be difficult to get good volume from the guitar acoustically (I play fingerstyle).
Solidly built -- I never feel like I have to be extra cautious with it. In fact, I've banged it around the house quite a bit and it has not a scratch. No fret buzz, no degradation of the finish. Very well made.
Beautiful to look at, easy to play, stays in tune even when switching to occasional alternate tunings. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat!
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My guitar has a beautiful wine-burst finish accentuated by the unique leaf-adorned, multi-hole design. This guitar reaches its full potential when plugged in. The OP-24 pickup system provides excellent tone through EQ, pre-shape and mid-shift (though I believe they now have a new OP-30 with this guitar). Small neck circumference is great for smaller hands. Factory set action is low. Cutaway design enables easy access to higher frets. I record with this guitar through my multi-effects processor whenever I need an electric guitar sound.
When played unplugged, the low end sound is not well-developed. I imagine the plastic round back saps this frequency somewhat. Also, it can be difficult to get good volume from the guitar acoustically (I play fingerstyle).
Solidly built -- I never feel like I have to be extra cautious with it. In fact, I've banged it around the house quite a bit and it has not a scratch. No fret buzz, no degradation of the finish. Very well made.
Beautiful to look at, easy to play, stays in tune even when switching to occasional alternate tunings. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com