Ovation 1778TX-5-G Pro Series Elite TX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Textured Black

The Ovation 1778TX-5-G Pro Series Elite TX acoustic-electric guitar provides serious musicians a bold tone and stylish aesthetics. Its deep contour Lyrachord body and scalloped X bracing generate rich, resonant sound with full low end. The multi-soundhole design moves sound projection closer to ears for an immersive playing experience. A pau ferro fingerboard and bridge offer a smooth feel, while die-cast tuners provide rock-solid intonation. Resonant Tonewood Construction The 1778TX-5-G starts with a solid Sitka spruce top, a preferred tonewood for its strength, clarity and projection. The Lyrachord body enhances bass response and volume. Together, these materials create an impressive tonal foundation for any musical style. Innovative Soundhole Configuration Ovation's distinctive multi-soundhole design replaces a single, central soundhole with smaller openings around the edge of the top. This increases the vibration area at the center, allowing more sound to project directly at . The result is a tone that feels alive and enveloping. Onboard Electronics for Amplified Performance The OCP-1K pickup captures the 1778TX-5-G's acoustic properties with clarity. Paired with the OP-Pro preamp and tuner, have full control over tone and levels for any performance situation. The preamp's EQ and phase switch allow tonal tweaking, while feedback rejection and a notch filter minimize unwanted noise. get natural plugged-in sound for any venue. Premium Appointments for Playability A pau ferro fingerboard and bridge provide a smooth playing surface. Their hardness helps notes ring true while adding tonal warmth. Die-cast tuners ensure rock-solid intonation even during aggressive strumming or bending. Combined with a fast maple neck, the 1778TX-5-G offers a comfortable feel for intricate fretwork and chord changes.