Ovation Standard Elite Deep Contour Cutaway Black

A Standard Elite That Extends Ovation's Legacy, Designed for Amplified Playing

The Standard Elite follows the line of Ovation electro-acoustics designed for performance: lutherie focused on projection, a Lyrachord back known for its stability, and multiple Multi Soundhole rosettes that contribute to sound diffusion while asserting the Elite series' visual identity. The Deep Contour profile further modernizes ergonomics by better fitting the player's shape, without compromising the "stage" spirit that made the brand famous.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This electro-acoustic guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a reliable instrument for rehearsing, recording, and especially playing amplified. The cutaway facilitates solos and chord embellishments in the upper register, while the onboard electronics respond very well to the needs of pop, acoustic rock, variety, worship contexts, as well as amplified fingerstyle where balance and precision are essential.

Sound

The solid Sitka spruce top provides a quick response, a wide dynamic range, and clarity that highlights both pick attacks and finger nuances. The scalloped X bracing enhances the top's responsiveness and delivers clear projection. The Lyrachord GS body shape offers a direct character, with tight lows and clear mids, particularly advantageous when amplified. Plugged in, the combination of OCP-1K pickup and OP-Pro preamp delivers a readily usable signal, with a convenient built-in tuner to stay in tune without interrupting the flow of the set.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, stick with a Light gauge .012-.053 phosphor bronze set, matching the factory setup: ADAMAS NUOVA COATED Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU (.012-.053).

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Pau Ferro
Cutaway	Yes	Neck Type	Screwed
Strings	Steel	Electroacoustic	Yes
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Top	Spruce	Finishing	Glossy
Back&Sides	Lyrachord

Type	electro-acoustic guitar	Decoration	shoulders inlaid with exotic hardwood
Bracing	scalloped X bracing	Bridge	Pau Ferro
Rosettes	Multi Soundhole (multiple rosettes)	Tuners	Ovation oil-bath
Shape	Lyrachord GS	Tuner finish	anthracite
Ergonomics	Deep Contour	Pickup	OCP-1K
Binding	cream color, multi-ply	Preamp	OP-Pro
Construction	5-piece mahogany/maple	Tuner	integrated in preamp
Radius (fingerboard radius)	10?? (supplier info)	Original strings	ADAMAS NUOVA COATED Phosphor-Bronze 1818NU Light .012-.053
Scale length	25.3" / 643 mm	String item number	664.650
Nut width	1.69" / 42.8 mm	Package dimensions	in mm: xx
Inlays	diamond-shaped markers