
The appearance of the Ovation Adamas MD80 is nothing but futuristic. From its construction to its playability and tone, you would be hard-pressed to find a guitar that is so vibrant. Ovation’s history in aerospace engineering shines through prominently with the MD80. By that I mean it is an absolutely amazing experience that I will not soon forget. The Ovation Adamas MD80 is quite possibly one of the most unique acoustic electrics that I have ever played. Let’s take a look at several of the best Ovation guitars. It is important to note that Ovation offers an overwhelmingly extensive lineup of models, but each one shares the same dedication to innovation that made Ovation a flagship guitar company. The following guitars are hand-picked, meaning that I have personally played each one. This material is essentially fiberglass that has been specifically “tuned” to resonate at guitar sound frequencies. The trademark of Ovation guitars is the rounded, Lyrachord® back. Little did he know that his innovations would span more than 50 years into the future and become the instruments of choice for artists such as Melissa Ethridge, Paul McCartney, Richie Sambora, and many more. He was an avid guitarist, so the venture only seemed practical. That’s right, they’re like the airplanes of the guitar world.Īs the story goes, the owner of the company, Charles Kaman, decided to apply his company’s innovative aerospace technology to guitar making. Their unique style began in Connecticut by – believe it or not – an aerospace company(they mostly focused on Helicopter design). And, perhaps most notably, the black, rounded back. The gorgeous leaf design surrounding an array of soundholes. I know you have seen them on stage at some point. This guitar sounds better unplugged than the Ovation Elite Celebrity. If you’re a beginner who wants a guitar that you will be able to use as you perfect your skills, then the Ovation Celebrity Standard is a solid choice. Shallower body style may be better for some players instead of the mid-depth.Beginners can grow with this guitar without growing out of it.Unplugged sound is clear and well-balanced.Onboard tuner eliminates the need to carry around an extra accessory.Comfortable neck profile allows for easy notation for all hand sizes.
