OvationCelebrity Elite Plus Figured Koa Top Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Koa Burst

The description does not match the product I received... An I'm EXCITED ABOUT IT! Electing to play an Ovation is like buying a car. It's not just about performance, you've also got so many varieties to pick from that style is also key.When I saw this Tiger's Eye topped beauty, I didn't hesitate. I was in love. I just hoped it looked as good in person as it did online. It arrived today, and it's beautiful. You wouldn't know, unless you read the Ovation specs, that this wasn't a solid Tiger's Eye maple top (it's spruce) but rather it's a quilted maple laminate. If I didn't know this before it came, I wouldn't notice at all. As the light cascades over the quilted maple, it brings out so many highs and lows of the Tiger's Eye brown that it's a little mesmerizing.Oh yeah... The product description was wrong (at least for the one I received), but why am I excited about it? Because the description says the binding that holds the top to the shell is white. Not mine. Mine is a gorgeous mother of pearl voodoo thing and it sparkles and is a wonderful unexpected touch. It gives the appearance that I spent $200 dollars extra for my model. I love it.Oh yeah, and because it's an Ovation, it sounds great too. Speaking of sound... For the last 16 years I've been playing a Garrison acoustic. Don't know Garrison guitars? Look them up. Their founder developed a glass fiber active bracing system that created a skeleton within the guitar where all the bracing was molded as one continuous piece so it would cause the entire body of the guitar to vibrate and have a big, warm, resonant sound. I'm not advertising them though because it's useless. They haven't existed in over a decade. Gibson bought them out, trashed out all the inventory, and then shelved the active bracing technology. Why? No clue.Why talk about Garrison guitars? Because sound. That's why I chose this Ovation. The sound of an Ovation guitar is both bright and full. I wouldn't call it warm like my Garrison. But the sound quality is incredible. I certainly wasn't going to go to some basic guitar when I've been playing a Garrison all these years. People at gigs often ask me what the heck a Garrison is. They think it's a Gibson knock off. I just tell them that it's essentially, to me, the Stradivarius of modern guitars; a nearly extinct dinosaur.Ovation rules!

I have been playing guitar for 40+ years and this is my first Ovation... and what a wonderful instrument it is! The action is tight, the sound is bright and forward. This is truly a beautiful guitar! The Koa burst soundboard has depth and layers of wood grain, and the epaulettes add interest and produce rich and resonant tone from the instrument. It is amazing to get such a high quality guitar at this price point. I am very happy with this purchase! The photo shows my new Ovation Celebrity standing between my 1985 Martin D28 Dreadnaught and my 1976 Guthrie 5-string banjo. Welcome to the family!

Great looking guitar. Distinctive but good tone.I bought it so I could leave it around the house during the very dry winters here. A Taylor and a Cordoba cracked when I left them out of my humidified library. Watched Ovation manufacturer's youtube video that claimed an Ovation guitar could be left in the trunk of a car or a refrigerator and not sustain damage. Not that I'd do that but it seems a hardy claim. Just to test it before I bought another Ovation --- a nylon -- I left it in the garage for three days when the temperature dropped below 10 degrees F. Hardly even needed to be re-tuned. pretty amazing. Taking it to Italy in May. I'll report how it survives the airport handlers and changes in altitude.UPDATE: May 14, 2016 I'm in Tuscany, Italy and the neck separates from body as I'm playing this guitar which I purchased on February 23, 2016. Surprise, surprise. When I get back to the States next week, I'll see how the warranty coverage works and report back.

Delivery came early and I haven't stopped playing since. Sound quality is awesome. I am totally happy with my purchase!!!

I have always liked the distinctive sound of the Ovation Guitar. I finally bought one and am very pleased with the way it sounds and especially the way it plays. Even played without an amp. , it projects very well. With an amp., it's really has a beautiful sound. The action is great. The plastic back is shallow and makes it easier to play sitting down. The wood on the top is beautifully finished and the overlays really add to the look. My only regret is that I waited so long to buy it.

Sweetwater is a great seller, they will make sure you are fully satisfied. I had an issue with the electronics in the guitar I purchased and they made the return easy, were very understanding, helpful and the replacement came promptly. I can't say enough about their service, they are a fabulous seller.

As expected the guitar sounds amazing and is exactly what I was wanting. I just love that neck action. Shipping by the seller was prompt and as ordered. Package arrived on time and in good shape. Overall a great shopping experience all around.

It’s priced right for what it is. It’s not a cheapy guitar at all, and it’s comfortable with a nice pattern. It’s too bad the back is just plastic, because I would have paid more for a higher quality, but it’s priced right for what you get.