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Versatile 12-string Crafted for Balanced Projection





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Ovation's Elite Celebrity Acoustic-electric 12-string is a mid-depth, Lyrachord-body guitar engineered to project like an acoustic with the versatility of a high-optioned electric. Designed with multiple sound holes, the Elite Celebrity delivers a clear, well-balanced, and harmonically focused response when played acoustically. Plugged in, you'll take full tonal advantage of Ovation's Slimline pickup, an OP-4CT preamp, and a 3-band EQ, which allow you to easily shape the sound of this chiming 12-string. Ovation armed the Elite Celebrity with a built-in tuner and a low battery light, giving you the necessary tools to keep the show going. Boasting a solid Sitka spruce top, a mahogany fretboard, and a black lacquer finish with intricate inlays, the Elite Celebrity looks just as sharp as it sounds.





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Making the most of every octave





A gigging guitarist needs reliable electronics, and you'll find the Elite Celebrity is quite efficient in making the most out of its sound. Equipped with Ovation's classic Slimline CP-100 pickup, you'll savor every overtone with vivid clarity when you plug in. Their tried-and-true OP-4CT preamp system ensures a strong, clean signal to run through any complementing amp. The 3-band EQ is ready to shape your tone to your sonic satisfaction, whether you're looking to brighten things up or boost your midrange. Want a little more edge? The built-in gain control is perfect for sprinkling some grit on top of that classic, vibrant 12-string chime.





Charming aesthetic with playability in mind





"Looking the part" is an understatement for the Elite Celebrity. Finished in Ovation's classic high-gloss black lacquer, the Sitka spruce top really pops thanks to its vibrant inlays and intricate multi-soundhole design. The darker mahogany neck continues its curb appeal all the way up to the vintage-inspired lacquered headstock. Additionally, Ovation's ovangkol fretboard not only looks stellar, but it is satin finished to make navigating its 23 frets easy and efficient. Finally, the Elite Celebrity's mid-depth design is supported by a Lyrachord body, which is engineered to make the most out of the its plugged-in sound.





Ovation Elite Celebrity Mid-depth Acoustic-electric 12-string Features:


Mid-depth Lyrachord body for excellent amplified sound


Aesthetically pleasing black lacquered top with intricate inlayed design


Mahogany neck with satin-finished ovangkol fretboard for efficient, responsive playing


Slimline CP-100 pickup and OP-4CT preamp system for strong, clear signal and vivid harmonic projection


3-band EQ with volume and gain controls for easy, accurate, and customizable tone shaping


Built-in tuner and low battery light for worry-free playing onstage