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The strings were rusted and broke as soon as I tried to get the guitar in tune. I have to say that 19 years in the heat and cold had not been kind on the poor old Applause. Taking pity on it, I pulled it out of the loft and brought it down to see how it would sound after all those years (noting as I did it that I also have an Eko Ranger 6 in the loft as well!).
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Apparently, they were made by Ovation as a cheaper alternative to the full Ovation models and were an attempt by the company to make sure other companies didn’t produce cheaper versions of their trademark bowl back design – in effect they got into the cheap copy market for their own product!īack to my particular example and many years have passed since the guitar was purchased and for the biggest part of them, certainly since 2000 when we moved into our current house, the Applause has been laying in the loft forgotten.Ī couple of weeks ago I was in the loft putting away our cases after a weekend away and I saw the head of the guitar laying on the insulation material. I found this catalogue which includes the AE-32 which dates it from the late 1970s. There are volume and tone controls fitted to the side of the bowl, and a jack socket on the back. They were made in various colours although mine is the rather staid and boring looking natural finish. I know I used to own a Ranger 12 and traded it for another acoustic somewhere along the line so the Applause was probably the one.Īs an aside, to give some information, the Applause AE-32 is a round backed guitar with a body made of Lyramold (think plastic or fibreglass), a 20 fret rosewood fretboard, a mahogany neck, no cut away in the body and a pickup fitted under the bridge saddle. I can’t remember now what I paid for it, but I don’t think I bought it new and I have a vague recollection I may have traded an Eko Ranger 12 for it.
#Ovation applause guitar review plus#
The 2017 Applause and Ovations lines include guitars, basses, ukuleles and basses as well as the reintroduced Elite Plus Celebrity Deluxe Double Neck Guitar – all with improved electronics, Exotic-Tone veneer tops and upgraded hardware.Ovation Applause AE-32 Tone and Volume controls A mid-depth Roundback body with integrated CE304T electronics makes it well tailored for live performance.
#Ovation applause guitar review series#
With a nod to the famous Ovation Balladeer sound and style, the Applause Balladeer AB24IIP series includes a new signature Applause headstock, traditional center soundhole adorned with inlaid Pearloid rosette and premium features such as Ovation USA-inspired Exotic-Tone™ veneer tops. An Applause CE304T pickup/preamp system comes standard with a built-in tuner. The guitar also features fast, comfortable action courtesy of an easy-playing neck profile that’s complimented by a newly sculpted headstock. The Applause Elite AE44 Acoustic-Electric offers a loud and focused voice, supreme playability and premium features that include a laminated spruce top with Elite-style multi-soundholes, and a mid-depth Roundback body for greater volume, projection, balance and durability. “What we accomplished is not only a sleeker, more modern look for Applause – but the line also offers durability, improved electronics, upgraded woods and hardware that make them an exceptional value.”
#Ovation applause guitar review update#
“Our goal in the redesign of the 2017 Applause line was to update and refresh the line’s aesthetics to make it a stand out visually in the entry level price category and to demarcate the line from the highly recognizable look of the Ovation Elite and Balladeer models.,” said Ovation brand manager, Bill Xavier. All models are available and in stock for immediate delivery. The Applause Elite and Balladeer models deliver the essential Ovation features at a remarkable value that makes them ideal for beginning and intermediate players. Designed by Ovation in California, the reimagined line imparts a sleek, modern look, improved materials, and upgraded electronics. Oxnard, CA (July 15, 2016) - Iconic American guitar brand Ovation debuted their newly revamped 2017 Applause guitar line at Summer NAMM 2016.