Ovation AE44-5S Applause Mid Depth Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Black

The Ovation Applause AE44-5S Mid-depth Acoustic-electric Guitar is a fantastic option for novice and veteran players alike, boasting Ovation's highly lauded design innovations at a wallet-friendly price. Ovation made sure to include their trademark lyrachord body in the Applause AE44-5S, maximizing internal vibrations and resonance while adding to the overall balanced sound of the guitar. Capped with an ovangkol fingerboard, the nato neck is shaped similar to what is found on modern-day electric guitars — it's thinner than comparable necks for a significant speed boost in complete comfort.

Lyrachord body ensures rafter-reaching projection 

Like their pricier siblings from Ovation, Applause acoustic-electric guitars feature a lyrachord body with a curved back. This combination of aerospace-quality materials with groundbreaking construction methods enhances projection and volume in ways that standard flat-back acoustic guitars simply can't. The result is an undeniably unique sound that perfectly fits the needs of buskers and gigging musicians while lending exceptional comfort in both sitting and standing positions. Whether you're just getting started on your playing adventure or you're adding a top-notch A/E to your arsenal at a reasonable cost, the Applause AE44-5S proudly ticks all the boxes.

Powerful onboard preamp with a highly versatile 3-band EQ

Ovation is recognized as the first manufacturer to add pickups and preamps into acoustic guitars, so it comes as no surprise that the CE304T Preamp in the Applause AE44-5S is a showstopper. You get a 3-band EQ for fine-tuning bass, mid, and treble frequencies, with a built-in tuner right next door — feel free to leave the clip-on at the practice space! Just plug in, tune up, and bask in the studio-quality sound of this impressive 6-string.

Ovation Applause AE44-5S Mid-depth Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

• Budget-friendly acoustic-electric with pro-quality features
• Highly resonant mid-depth lyrachord body pairs with a spruce top for a punchy tone with far-reaching projection
• Thin nato neck is comfortable for players of all ages and styles
• Ovangkol fingerboard plays fast and smooth
• CE304T Preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner provides you with everything needed for stellar performances

Tech Specs

• String Type:Steel
• Number of Strings:6
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:Applause AE44-5S
• Back & Sides Wood:Composite Fiberglass
• Top Wood:Layered Spruce
• Finish:Satin
• Color:Black
• Body Bracing:Ovation X-bracing
• Neck Wood:Mahogany
• Neck Shape:Soft V
• Radius:10"
• Fingerboard Material:Ovangkol
• Fingerboard Inlay:ABS Dots
• Number of Frets:20, Medium Nickel Silver
• Scale Length:25.315"
• Nut Width:1.692"
• Nut/Saddle Material:PPS/Composite
• Tuning Machines:Closed Gear
• Electronics:CE304T Preamp
• Strings:Adamas, .012-.053