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Ovation 1516 Ultra Series Mid-Depth Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vampira Red
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An acoustic-electric with signature Ovation shape for playing comfort and projection.
The Ovation Ultra Series 1516 acoustic-electric guitar provides singer-songwriters a comfortable, lightweight instrument for crafting melodies on the go. Thanks to its mid-depth, non-cutaway body, you can hold this guitar close while fingerpicking complex chords or strumming full open strings. A solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing resonates brightly, projecting your voice with clarity. Play barre chords up and down the two-piece khaya neck and Indian laurel fingerboard with confidence, bending notes or employing subtle vibrato at higher frets.When inspiration strikes, simply engage the onboard Ovation Slimline pickup and K-21CT preamp to shape your tone before sending a signal to an amplifier or recording device. You'll appreciate how the 1516 Ultra Series' thin yet durable UV-cured finish and elegant appointments inspire creativity. For an acoustic-electric guitar offering comfort, quality and versatility, the Ovation 1516 Ultra Series is the total package.
Premium Materials for Premium Sound
The 1516 Ultra Series' solid spruce top is thermo-treated to withstand changes in humidity and temperature. This durable wood vibrates freely for shimmering highs and a focused midrange. The scalloped X-bracing supports the top while allowing it to resonate fully. The mid-depth Lyrachord bowl provides a lightweight yet resonant body, emphasizing bass and midrange warmth. Overall, these premium materials produce a clear, balanced acoustic tone ideal for solo performance and recording.
Slim, Fast Neck Feels Familiar
The 1516 Ultra Series' slim two-piece khaya neck and Indian laurel fingerboard feel instantly familiar and playable. A nut width of 1.68" gives you ample room to fret chords and pick single notes with precision. The neck's satin finish allows your hand to glide smoothly up and down the 20-fret Indian laurel fingerboard. Make subtle pitch adjustments or apply wide vibrato with comfort. The neck's C-shaped profile is shallow enough for smaller hands yet substantial enough for complex chords and technical passages. For long practice sessions or marathon songwriting, the neck's ergonomic shape prevents fatigue so you can keep playing through inspiration.
Plug in for Amplified Versatility
When you're ready to amplify your acoustic tone, the 1516 Ultra Series' built-in Ovation Slimline pickup and K-21CT preamp provide full control. Shape your amplified tone with bass, middle and treble EQ, as well as a notch filter to prevent feedback. You'll also appreciate the preamp's built-in chromatic tuner for staying in tune on stage or in the studio. The pickup accurately conveys the 1516's acoustic properties, giving you a range of tones from bright and shimmering to full and punchy. For live performance, plug into your amp or PA and enhance your vocals with the 1516's amplified sound. In the studio, track rich acoustic textures to build lush sonic backdrops for your songs.
Signature Ovation Style
The 1516 Ultra Series embodies Ovation's distinctive style with its iconic mid-depth bowl, soundhole rosette and elegant binding. The "Fleur de Nuit" fingerboard inlay adds a touch of refinement. Its environmentally-friendly UV finish protects the wood while highlighting the natural grain. With die-cast tuners and a soft case, the 1516 Ultra Series gives you an complete Ovation playing experience. Let your creativity shine through with this inspiring acoustic-electric.
Features
- Solid spruce top with scalloped X-bracing for bright, clear tone
- Mid-depth Lyrachord bowl for lightweight resonance and warmth
- Ovation Slimline pickup and K-21CT preamp with EQ and tuner
- Slim two-piece khaya neck with Indian laurel fingerboard
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1516 Ultra Series Mid-Depth Acoustic-Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body- Top wood: Thermo-treated, solid A-grade spruce
- Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
- Soundhole: Center soundhole
- Body type: Mid-depth Lyrachord, non-cutaway bowl
- Binding: ABS body binding, multi-part purfling
- Finish: Environmentally friendly, extremely thinly applied UV lacquer finish, metallic effect
- Neck wood: 2-piece khaya
- Scale length: 25.25"
- Nut width: 1.69"
- Material: Indian Laurel
- Number of frets: 20
- Inlays: "Fleur de nuit" motif rosette and inlay at the 12th fret
- Binding: Fingerboard binding
- Material: Indian Laurel
- Pickup: OCP-2000
- Preamp: K-21CT with tuner
- Tuners: Diecast Ovation machine heads with ABS buttons
- Strings: 6
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Softshell
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