Ovation Pro Series Blueburst Viper IV-DTD-G

The Viper Marks Ovation's Return to Electric Guitars

After several years away from the world of electric guitars, Ovation is bringing the Viper back into the spotlight. This return revives a historic brand name while combining it with modern components. The goal remains true to Ovation's identity: offering a recognizable instrument whose design goes beyond simply reproducing the usual formulas.

This limited edition of 60 instruments features a Babicz fixed bridge. It therefore differs from the vibrato configuration also mentioned in the presentation of the Viper range. Here, the choice of a fixed bridge favors a direct playing approach, without a mechanism for modulating pitch. The supplied Ovation Viper gig bag accompanies the instrument during transport and storage.

An electric guitar for exploring clean sounds and overdrive

The Viper is aimed at intermediate and experienced guitarists looking for a versatile electric guitar for home, studio, or stage use. Its ergonomics and accessible controls may also suit beginners looking to invest in an instrument they can keep as they progress. The neck features 24 frets, an interesting layout for solos and phrases that climb into the upper register.

The Dually pickup pair and coil-splitting function allow you to explore a wide range of styles: pop, blues, rock, or tracks with heavier overdrive. The 3-position selector makes it easy to move from one color to another, while the volume and tone controls let you adjust the response without multiplying the number of settings. A practical configuration for moving from rhythm parts to lead lines.

Lace pickups and Babicz bridge: clarity, dynamics, and sustain

The Lace Sensor Hot Gold Dually pickups form the heart of this Viper's sonic character. Their dual-coil design delivers full textures suited to overdriven sounds, while retaining the clarity and dynamics highlighted by Ovation. The neck pickup and bridge pickup provide two complementary starting points for shaping your sound, from singing phrasing to more incisive attacks.

The tone control features a push-pull with coil split. This function separates the coils to provide thinner, more open tones than those of the dual-coil configuration. Combined with the 3-position selector, it expands the tonal possibilities without imposing a complex electronics setup. The volume control then lets you adjust the level sent to the amplifier or effects.

The solid basswood body, finished with a maple veneer, is paired with a bolt-on maple neck and a Java rosewood key. This combination contributes to the instrument's response, but the amplified color also depends heavily on the pickups, settings, and amplification used. The 647.7 mm / 25.50-inch scale length provides a familiar feel for players who enjoy long-scale electric guitars with comparable string gauges and tunings.

The Babicz Fixed 6 Hardtail full-contact bridge is designed to optimize the coupling between the strings and the body. It therefore contributes to vibration transfer and note sustain, an appreciated feature for both chords and solos. The Black Tusq nut and Ovation oil-bath tuners complete the specification, with chrome hardware highlighting the presentation of this limited series.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Linden
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Top	Spruce	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	24

Construction	solid body	Tuners	Ovation oil-bath
Body wood	basswood	Hardware finishing	chrome-plated
Body veneer	maple	Neck pickup	Lace Sensor Hot Gold Dually, 12 kilohms
Neck wood	maple	Bridge pickup	Lace Sensor Hot Gold Dually, 26.4 kilohms
Key material	Java rosewood	Pickup manufacturing country	United States
Scale length	647.7 mm / 25.50 inches	Volume control	one potentiometer
Number of frets	24	Tone control	one potentiometer with push-pull
Key markers	abalone	Push-pull function	coil split, coil separation
Nut material	Black Tusq	Pickup selector	3-position
Nut width	42.8 mm / approximately 1.69 inches, or 1 11/16 inches	Series	limited edition of 60 units
Bridge	Babicz Fixed 6 Hardtail fixed, full-contact	Included accessory	Ovation Viper gig bag