Ovation Viper EA68 Acoustic Electric Guitar

...you know how amazing the Ovation Viper EA68 Acoustic Electric Guitar is. No other guitar that I have played is anywhere near the sound and funtionality of this guitar. It plays like an electric guitar but has the sound quality of an acoustic.

Guitar Specs.
Body Style.........................Chambered Mahogany
Soundboard.....................Solid Spruce
Scale.................................25-1/4" (641mm)
...are the reasons why the Ovation is a much better sounding and advanced guitar.

Inlaid Epaulets (the leaf design and holes), give this guitar a more innovative sound. It is also pretty friggin hard to drop the pick in these holes. You would have to really try to drop the pick in. But as a bonus, if you ever did drop the pick in there is a small round hole cover on the back that is easily unscrewed revealing the inside of the guitar.
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First off I would like to tell you a little story about how much I like this guitar and would promote it until the end. Today when I was originally writing this review, I was at work. In my line of work, people call me for assistance, so yes I am on the phone all day.

You need to pay attention to the customer to fully understand their issue so that you may better assist them. Reviewing this guitar was on my mind all day, and I work in a cubical with a computer. So, naturally I figure no one pays attention to me I will just write my reviews when I get bored with my customer. Big mistake my friends, one of the head managers was listening to my call, and watching my screen. Not only did he give me my third written warning (three strikes then your out type of situation), he forwarded my screen shots to all the supervisors on the floor. Letting everyone know, I am being pinched for "the viewing of unauthorized websites" and "disregard for company policy.".

On that note, I will take this oppourtunity to let you know how amazing the Ovation Viper EA68 Acoustic Electric Guitar is. No other guitar that I have played is anywhere near the sound and funtionality of this guitar. It plays like an electric guitar but has the sound quality of an acoustic.

Guitar Specs.
Body Style.........................Chambered Mahogany
Soundboard.....................Solid Spruce
Scale.................................25-1/4" (641mm)
Nut.....................................2" (51mm)
Preamp.............................Graphic
Finishes............................4 to 5

These are the reasons why the Ovation is a much better sounding and advanced guitar.

Inlaid Epaulets (the leaf design and holes), give this guitar a more innovative sound. It is also pretty friggin hard to drop the pick in these holes. You would have to really try to drop the pick in. But as a bonus, if you ever did drop the pick in there is a small round hole cover on the back that is easily unscrewed revealing the inside of the guitar.

Scalloped Bracing (the under side of the fretboard), still has the amazing resonating sound of the ovation guitars but, with this type of bracing it provides a richer deeper sound.

Lyrachord Body (the black part on the body that looks like plastic), is a light weight material that increases the projection of the sound. This material is very hard to crack, and it also adds a stylish look to the ovation.

Patented Pickup and Preamp (what gives the guitar the electric capabilities), these items are a must on the guitar. In the pick-ups it is each separate element which is picking up each individual string, increasing the sound quality. Also the preamp giving the guitar the arena sound capability.

Advanced neck system, (a metal rod inside the neck that is adjustable), is dual-action meaning it has more of a precision adjustment. Aligning the neck to your preference.

Original strings used,
The strings that compliment the guitar the most and are the original shipped strings are D'Addario EXP16 (.012-.053) Phosphor Bronze.
6 string
1.........................................0.12
2.........................................0.16
3.........................................0.24
4.........................................0.32
5.........................................0.42
6.........................................0.53

In my personal experience, there is only one thing that could be altered if desired, but I wouldn't even change it if I could. When sitting down, because of the guitars round back, it will tend to slide on your leg if you don't hold it properly. The simple use of a strap will correct this problem, and who really wants to sit down and play an ovation anyways. The guitar's action stock is very low which is great for fast songs, but you can always get it lowered. Just remeber a guitar is like a fine wine, the sound only gets better as it ages.

So would I get fired for this guitar, heck yes I would. The guitar doesn't cook or clean, that doesn't mean you can't make sweet music with it.

 

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