Guitar Review - Ovation Elite Celebrity 12-String Acoustic-Electric
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- Опубликовано: 24 фев 2022
- Guitar Review: Ovation Elite Celebrity 12 String Acoustic Electric
Amplifier: Boss Katana 100
Microphone: Ear Trumpet Labs "Myrtle"
Saramonic SmartRig II
Recorded on Samsung Galaxy S10+
My music videos that feature this guitar:
Gallows Pole - Led Zeppelin cover
• Gallows Pole (Led Zepp...
Love is Blindness - U2 cover
• Love is Blindness (U2 ...
I Don't Want to Talk About It - Rod Stewart cover
• I Don't Want to Talk A...
Bus Stop - The Hollies cover
• Bus Stop (The Hollies ...
In Your Eyes - Peter Gabriel Cover (choruses)
• In Your Eyes (Peter Ga...
Under the Milky Way
• Under the Milky Way (T...
Incognito - Vesper original
• Incognito (original)
Days of Thunder
• Days of Thunder (origi...
Free Fallin' - Tom Petty Cover
• Free Fallin' (Tom Pett...
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BAM!! What a stunning sound of your 12-string guitar Vesper!! Breathtaking!! I LOVE this wonderful Ovation guitar! Have fun with it!! Greetings, Jimmy
Hi Jimmy! Thank you. Loving my new guitar. Hope you're well! 🙂
I've been a huge fan of Ovation guitars since I first saw one hanging on a music shop wall in the early 90's, but I never got around to actually buying one - until now.
My brand-new Elite Celebrity 12 String is on the way, and I can't wait 🙂
That's awesome! Please let me know what you think once you've tried it out and enjoy!
Wonderful to hear your talking voice! I learned things. I had joy watching the smile when you played the"full sound". Take care Vesper. Peace, Kevin
Thanks, Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your comment 🙂
@@Vesper_Songs :-]
Thanks for the post,i was thinking about buying this very guitar,and you just convinced me to get one,Love the sound,Thanks.
Great! Hope you like it 🙂
Sounds lovely, thank you for the report. I had an ovation in the 1970s. I'm shopping for a 12 string now. I appreciate your advice.
Thanks for your comment, Kerri, and good luck with the guitar shopping!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has problems with high gloss guitars and lighting while filming video. Super frustrating-that being said, that’s a beautiful guitar and I’ve been considering a 12 string for some time now. Thank you
Very cool video Vesper, such a beautiful Guitar. Can't stress that enough, that Guitar is simply gorgeous. What a full and full sound! I'm sorta similar in that I don't own many Guitars, I have one Acoustic, one Electric and one Bass. I'd feel like I'm cheating on those Guitars if I played another, lol! Enjoyed your upload, have a great weekend!!! I imagine that it's a bit different fingering chords because of the extra strings?
Hi Darren, thanks for the kind comments! As for the chords, you use the same chord shapes but it does feel a little different because you are pressing down twice as many strings. It's a little harder on your fingers.
Just bought one. My 12 string Ovation was 45 years old. Love it cause it doesn't have the " salad bowl" back. Thinner neck & lighter too ..TIP. Be sure to hold the tuner button down for at least 5 seconds to turn it off or it will stay on & drain the battery. Cheers.
Great tip, Maggie...thank you for the comment!
It’s a beautiful guitar.. I just started playing at 58 and the 12 has such a beautiful sound, I got to buy a 12 string now ..thank you.
Good for you! It's never too late to learn something new. I would recommend learning on a 6 string first and once you are comfortable with the basics, get a 12. A 12 string is a little harder to play and harder on your hands and fingers. Just a tip!
Congratulations on the acquisition! I love 12 strings.
if you can touch Rod Stewart "I Don't Want to Talk About It"
The sound will look wonderful on this 12 string.
Thank you very much and I wish you much success!
Barbosa, from Brazil.
Thank you, Barbosa. I'm not familiar with that song but I will check it out!
Barbosa, check out my channel. I just recorded this song :) When I listened to it, I liked it immediately and it was very easy to learn AND I was due for a new video, so there you go! Thank you for suggesting this song. I really love it :)
Love your video.I have Guild F512 I bought back in the 70s and I just purchased a Fender Villager that I started on.Nothing better sound than a 12 string guitar thanks for the info.
Thanks for your comment, Dave. Yeah, the 12 has such a special sound!
Thank you for posting this. I’m thinking of buying this guitar to replace my old Ovation that’s now falling apart.
You're welcome and thank you for the comment. Please let me know what you think if you do buy it. 🙂
MAGICAL SOUND JUST MAGICAL!!!
Thank you, James!
I just bought that same guitar from Sweetwater today. I love it!
How wonderful! I hope you're enjoying it so far. Beautiful guitar :)
Definitely a Beautiful Guitar. I've always appreciated the sound of the 12 string, many great tunes have been performed with it. Thx for sharing. In the future I'm going to put up 3 songs which I play from America, another favorite group of mine. Horse With No Name, Tin Man, and Ventura Highway.
Thanks for the comment, Ray. Looking forward to seeing your videos 🙂
@@Vesper_Songs Ok Cool, I have my own way of playing them, plus it will be on my Nylon String Guitar. And yes I'll be singing them also. Here's a tune of Zep I'd like to hear you play. The Gallows Pole, I always liked that song too. Have a Great Weekend. 🎶🎸🎶 👍👍👍
That is a lovely sound, beautiful guitar.
Thank you!
Generally I don't watch guitar reviews but I like to watch Vesper ❤
Aw, that's such a nice comment. Thank you 🙂
Cool..Diamonds and Rust !
FANTASTIC SOUND YOU PLAY IT SO WELL GOOD ON YOU xxx
Thanks so much, James!
Had an Ovation 12-stringer that I bought from a local guitar shop when I was stationed in Korea. It was a pretty nice guitar. I traded it for a Marshall mini stack and regret doing that. May end up getting another one eventually. They do have a beautiful sound for sure. Thanks for sharing :)
I've had an Adamas deep contour 12 string for over 30 years. It is my favorite guitar. I bought it for the 'unplugged' full acoustic sound and have never bothered to plug it in. The guitar she was playing was obviously a mid-depth bowl from the sound and lacks the lower frequency sound that is typical to many 12 string guitars before she showed the guitar from the side view. I had the opportunity to purchase the 6 string version at the same time, but couldn't afford both. I recently ordered the 6 sting version and am anxiously awaiting its' arrival.
Your Adamas is a treasure! I hope you enjoy your new guitar!
You gotta do 'Give a Little Bit' by the great Roger Hodgson and Supertramp. A classic 12 string song. Nice guitar btw.
oh wow, now I'm torn if I should buy this or Takamine EF381SC.. Lovely sound btw. Subscribed.
Buy them both and then return one after you've had a chance to try them both. 🙂 Thanks for subscribing and welcome!!
I'm after my first 12 string fr a while.I have a Martin mid-priced one but Ovation looks attractive.
You mentioned Love Is Blindness and that proves you have taste.Another song would be Swan Swan H by REM .
Very good advice and you described everything just right.Thanks
Thank you very much and I am glad you found my review helpful. I will check out Swan Swan. I don't think I know that one!
BEAUTIFUL SOUND ANOTHER WORLD OF MUSIC LOVE YER ⚘👍
Thank you! 🙂
i have the same guitar. Nice sounding guitar however mine goes out of tune very easy. You're right about the tuning pegs. Enjoy playing it. I do love playing mine whenever i get a chance..
Hi Suzy, sorry to hear yours goes out of tune easily. So far I haven't experienced that. It must be annoying!
I love the Ovation sound and feel. Mine is the Mick Thomson Celebrity MT37.
That 12 string sounds amazing though.
I have a 12-string Danelectro, which I love. Looking to get an acoustic 12-string, might just get me an Ovation, they look and sound beautiful
It's a really nice guitar and I think a decent price too.
Very nice. Love the 12-string sound.
Thanks, Frank. It is such a cool guitar 🙂
@@Vesper_Songs first time we’ve head your speaking voice. Accent….Upstate New York?
@@frankalbin8547 Close! Philly area :)
Beautiful x
Thank you, Mark! 🙂
Great video. I’ll share it with my wife as she doesn’t understand why I need a 12 string guitar. I have 2 x 12 strings in double neck configurations. 12/6, 6/12 (Ovation Sambora). I’m into 80s hair metal and the sound of a 12 string is amazing.
Thanks for your comment and good luck!
For that cost, that is a heck of a great sound! My wife has an Ovation 12…forget the exact model. She’s getting back into playing, and she’ll probably need that guitar re-set up. And do I detect a bit of a Philly brogue in your voice? Awesome stuff…will have to check out more!
Hi Sorgi, thanks for your comment. That's cool that your wife is getting back into playing. Yes ,you are correct about my accent, I am sorry to say 😆
@@Vesper_Songs No apology necessary! We just moved here and we’re exploring this great new area, so any tips are appreciated!
Good luck! If you have specific questions just let me know!
@@Vesper_Songs Of course, go-to restaurants that the locals love & the tourists don't think of!
Thank you so much for this wonderfully done video review.
I currently own a Taylor 362ce and, at standard tuning, barre chords are a nightmare to fret cleanly if not impossible for me especially between Frets 1 - 5.
I have thus dropped the tuning 1 full step and Capo Fret 2 to compensate with less string tension. The problem with this on a short scale length guitar is that songs that normally capo higher frets means I have to always add 2 additional frets making it nearly impossible to use.
My question with this Ovation:
How difficult is it to fret barre chords cleanly on frets 1-3 at A440 (standard tuning)?
I am hoping a 12 string “electric” guitar is significantly easier to cleanly fret than a 12 string acoustic such as what I have (although technically the 362ce is an acoustic-electric).
Thank you so much for your kindness in reviewing this very pretty Ovation.
🎸😊
Hi John, thanks for your kind comment. I am glad you found my video helpful. In answer to your question, it is a bit difficult to fret barre chords, especially at the lower frets. I wonder if there is any 12-string that is easy in this regard?
@@Vesper_Songs Thank You for your prompt reply and I sincerely appreciate your review and follow up.
I agree, I doubt there are any 12 string guitars at standard tuning that are “easy” to fret barre chords especially down low. I only learned barres long ago so those are all I really use in my worship band but they are so challenging for me on my 362ce.
You are a fantastic guitar player and my sincere gratitude and appreciation for your kindness in reply. 🙏🙂🎸
@@JS45678 Thank you so much - your kindness is much appreciated. Keep plugging away on the guitar - you'll just keep getting better and better :)
PS Keep an eye on my channel because I'm about to release a new video and it features the 12 :)
@@Vesper_Songs I will subscribe now and enjoy your beautiful videos especially your upcoming one!! 🎸☺️
Saw Miljenko from STEELHEART playing one. Been wanting a 12-string. Seems like a good starting recommendation.
Thanks for your review! I ordered the same from Reverb, and can’t wait to get it! Love your channel…very professional! Wondering if you’ve ever explored any Dan Fogelberg? He was an incredible musician, and big inspiration for me. His “Scarecrow’s Dream” would sound amazing on your new Ovation! I’m hoping to give it a try when mine arrives. Thanks for all your music!
Hi Greg, thanks for your kind comments and happy to hear you bought the Ovation. Hope you like it! I'm not that familiar with Dan Fogelberg but I will check out that song you mentioned. 🙂
Thanks for a great review. I am hankering to get back to playing again. 12 stings are my go to sound.I sold my 97 guild jumbo maple 12 string and miss it a lot. I have been thinking about returning to a nice ovation ,I had an 80s celebrity cc165 and it was my favorite acoustic out of all i have had. This is a great value for superior quality and i grow tired of the overpriced market. I think this celebrity elite would work with some older joni mitchell ,jim croce or john denver tunes. God bless and keep us updated!
Thanks for your comment, Mark, and good luck with your purchase. I think every guitar player should have a 12 in their collection. There's really nothing like it.
thanks for the reply. do you do many different tunings? There is nothing like it for a 12 string.@@Vesper_Songs
@markdolphin1446 I do on my 6 string, but haven't used open tunings on the 12 yet. I imagine it will sound amazing!
I'm kinda torn between this Ovation 12 string and a Takamine GD30CE Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, 12-String as far as a Song to play on your 12 string I would want to play Father Christmas or Lucky Man by Greg Lake of Emerson Lake and Palmer.🎸
Hi David, I never tried the Takamine so I can't comment on that guitar, but I'm very happy with the Ovation. I like both of the song suggestions - thank you! 🙂
Do you have any songs where a harmonica is playing with you?
I plan to get a 12 string Ovation but not sure if it will work with a harmonica too...
Sorry, I don't have any videos with a harmonica.
Hi,i bought the same guitar you have,but i have a question,i noticed it came with 10 guage strings,which i find too heavy,did you change your string guage? I,m goin with 8-38s...and also,i find the action a little high,but the truss rod will only bring the action down a little,so i,m goin to lower the saddle a little,it,s just how i like my guitas,action as low as possiable,without fret buzz,did you keep your as it came out of the box? Thanks.
Hi...I didn't change the strings but now that you mention it, they do kinda hurt my fingers so maybe using a lighter set would be better. No, I didn't get my neck adjusted but that sounds like a good idea too!
More than a feeling
Hi I’m thinking of buying one of these 12 strings what’s the action like any other 12 string guitars I’ve played had really hi action
I'd say the action is medium. I imagine you could have it adjusted but I haven't investigated that myself.
Play "Children Of The Damned" of Iron Maiden, Adrian Smith has an Ovation similar to this one and plays this song live.
Thanks...I will check it out!
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Duelin' Daltons, Desperado, Edmund Fitzgerald
Mam how much this guitar to much amazing
Has anyone else had a problem with the electronics on this guitar? Mine will cut in and out,and when i played it thru a reverb pedal,it just makes a humming noise,all my electric guitars work fine using the same equipment,and i dont want the hassel of returning it.Other wise i love everything about it,maybe i just got a bad one,as far as the electronics go.
I am so sorry to hear of your problem. I haven't played mine through a pedal so I can't comment on your issue. I've only played mine through an amp and also unplugged (of course).
I have one question and that is some say these Ovation guitars don't play well unplugged, that to fully appreciate their tone they must be plugged in. Would you agree?
I definitely think it sounds best amplified. Unplugged, it loses some of the bass end and had a more trebly sound.
@@Vesper_Songs thanks for sharing. I'm certain that can be said for most acoustics with electric capabilities and on board EQ's but my concern is with the limited sound holes on these models of Ovation. Unfortunately I don't have the opportunity to demo one.
Well, it really is a subjective thing. What sounds great to one person may sound average to another. I think this guitar sounds good unplugged but much better through an amp. But I happen to prefer a full sound with ample bass tones. Some people like a trebly sound. It's definitely pretty trebly unplugged.
nice name!
If you do math, all the holes will equal the area of the single hole. Ovation covered their bases. I've been a fan of Ovations since I was a kid. I'm a bit of an old guy now.
My Ovation Elite 12 String arrived from Sweetwater today, and I have to sit here and look at the box for 24 hours before opening it(for climate acclimation).
Thanks again for this video which sealed the deal for me(I'll forward the bag of candy your way)..lol
Yay! Wow you have way more patience than me! Let me know how you like it!
@@Vesper_Songs sure will.
@@Vesper_Songs I had some time last weekend to play the Ovation Elite 12 string, and I have to say I'm in love with it. It sounds beautiful, full and rich. The neck is very comfortable and easy to play. It was way out of tune when I took it out of the box(so much for waiting), so it took awhile to tune it. I finally wound up using my Snark tuner...easy peasy. You were absolutely on point about how difficult it is to turn the tuners. I'm going to try using the gizmo I use when changing strings, hopefully that works. Other than that...she's a keeper.
In case you're interested, I just finished a new song Lux in Tenebris(Light in Darkness)(headphones recommended). It's a bit heavier than I usually do(no 12 strings lol), my last song Open Your Heart is pretty mellow. lol no pressure to listen, just wanted to mention it. Now that I'm done with that project, I'll have time to check out some more of your music next week. I need a break to recharge.
Thanks again for posting your review, I am so happy I got the Ovation 12 string.
Wonderful to hear you love it! Yay! What color finish did you get? I had a hard time choosing as they are all beautiful. I will check out your music this weekend...I'm on the road today but will give a listen very soon...thanks for letting me know about it!
@@Vesper_Songs I bought the black finish version. Actually that was the only option they had, but I love the look of it, and it matches the black finish on my Takamine. I just checked on Sweetwater and they're on backorder again, so it's a good thing I jumped on it when I did. I wound up getting the Gator Hardcase with it as well. Be safe out there on the road.
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You sound awesome my friend. I have covered that song myself on my channel. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Lovely music studio. May G-d bless you and your family always and forever.
Thanks for listening. I will check your video out! 🙂
@@Vesper_Songs Thank you. That is kind of you.
Does the neck have the Kaman bar reinforcement???
I'm sorry, but I have no idea what that is, LOL
@@Vesper_Songs it’s an aluminum channel with truss Rod inside that super reinforces the neck. Not sure how f ovation is still using them. How is the playability?
I love the way it sounds and it also records great. I have a few videos that feature this guitar...if you read the info in the description box of this video it lists the videos. It's a little hard to play barre chords, but that may be true of all 12-strings?
How loud is this guitar when it’s not plugged in?
I'd say pretty loud. I think it sounds better amplified, though.
@@Vesper_Songs Thanks for the reply. Would you say its as loud as guitars with regular sound holes when played acoustically?
I'd say yes. Since it's a 12 string that alone boosts the volume. If you check out my video for Gallows Pole you can hear it unplugged. I didn't use an amp on that video. I recorded it unplugged directly into my mic
Can I know the price
When I purchased it, the price was $550. Not sure if it's the same price now. Thank you for subscribing :)
Ovations project very well but only when they're in tune! I also hear that the earlier models make great sale bowls when thee top delaminates!
Hi Robert, - what's a sale bowl?
@@Vesper_Songs Its a typo: salad bowl
@@kingrobert1st. . . Ferkin dipstick comment .
GAS. I knew my condition had a name.
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Pickups on acoustic guitars sound terrible. It defeats the purpose of an "Acoustic" guitar.
They don't have to be used, but nice to have that option.