SeriesOvation Celebrity Standard

I payed somewhere around 400 at Guitar Center, Seattle, WA. I started doing alot of solo gigs and needed an affordable acoustic/electric. In general I find ovations vary attractive guitars. I did a lot of research in this price range and this ovation was by far the best value for the money. Excellent, highly acclaimed electronics, with a great built in tuner. Also very easy to use the eq and access the battery. The mids and highs ring beautifully. Fairly easy to play. I've read alot of the other reviews about ovations and my dislikes are about the same. The shallow bowl is hard to play with out a strap. Unplugged the acoustics are just ok because of the shallow bowl. Its good for just practicing when not amplified. The low end is pathetic compared to a full drednaught. I also don't like the location of the input jack. I have fret buzz on the low e string that pisses me off. Not as noticeable when amplified. I read on this site that a Legend owner has the same problem with the buzz. Must be an ovation issue. Overall, very good construction. I can get pretty abusive and careless when it comes to my gear. This is my second ovation and both are very durable to being knocked out of their stands, banged around, etc. haven't dropped'm... yet. Quality is top notch. ovations are an aquired taste. If you want a deep full-bodied acoustic sound to jam around the campfire this is not your guitar. However, what you do get is a great looking, durable, acoustic/electric that sounds fabulous amplified. I suggest finding one used, or get a balladeer or legend used for about the same price as this one is brand new. Either way this is a great deal. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com