Strong acoustic voice, plenty of electric punch.

The Ovation CS257 Celebrity Deluxe Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar has a super-shallow bowl to give you ultimate comfort. Offset sound ports permit a unique bracing pattern for extra power and resonance. A slim, comfortable U-shaped neck and bound rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth feel and handsome looks. The neck is reinforced with both a steel truss rod and square aluminum channel, making it resistant to warping or twisting. Comes equipped with OP-30 preamp with 3-band EQ. Includes a preshape circuit that lifts the bass and treble and reduces frequencies below 40Hz. 25-1/4" scale with 1-5/8" nut width.

Ovation CS257 Celebrity Deluxe Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

• Lyrachord composite super-shallow bowl back
• High-pressure laminate spruce top with quintad bracing
• Mahogany neck
• Bound rosewood fretboard
• Walnut string-thru pegless bridge with compensated nut
• Gold, sealed Ovation high-ratio tuners
• Under-bridge piezo pickup
• OP-30 preamp with graphic EQ
• Built-in tuner
• 5-piece epaulettes
• 5-ply body binding
• Diamond-and-dot mother-of-pearl fretboard inlays
• 25-1/4" scale
• 1-5/8" nut width

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Ovation CS257 Celebrity Deluxe Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Great acoustic/electric

Posted by Julie from Marietta, GA on Apr 12, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, alternative

I use this guitar for mostly writing songs, but our guitarist (I'm the bassist) borrowed it while his regular electric had to be repair and he fell in love with it. He says it's on his wish list now. It's very comfortable to play. It doesn't feel bulky and overwhelming like most acoustics. This has been a wonderful and versatile guitar.

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Awsome guitar

Posted by Nomad from Santa Rosa, CA on Dec 2, 2006

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Folk, Jazz, Insturmental

This is a great acoustic electric. I never used to think Ovations were so great since they have the composite back until I played one! Acoustically it's a little quite, compared to a full bodied guitar, but the tone is awsome and it really has a kick plugged in. I've had mine for a few years now and it has never let me down.

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Sweet

Posted by Maff from Warren, OH on Nov 30, 2006

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: all

I purchased the CS257 (black) for my 11 year old son. He'll get it for Christmas. I've tried it for myself and I have to tell you that I really enjoyed playing it. The electronics are wonderful, the string action is smooth, and the sound electric/acoustic is solid and full. I know he'll love it and it will take his budding interest in music to the next level.

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Love it!

Posted by h2o4u2 from Jacksonville, Fla. on Nov 27, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Christian, country, rock, altenative

I recently purchased the Ovation Celebrity Deluxe and I love it. The only thing I needed to do was lower the action. The standard set up was too high for my style of playing. I also went with different strings. The sound of this guitar is very pleasing to the ear. Depth and tone are fantastic. When plugged in the sound really comes alive. Acoustic or electric, this guitar has made me very happy. Not to mention the fact that it is a great looking guitar also.

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Great Value Ovation

Posted by Mark from Pownal, VT on Sep 18, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Part time Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Folk

The Ovation CS257 has better tone and volume unplugged than my Ovation CC67 Deep Bowl. All my concerns regarding the sound of the shallow bowl were immediately set aside when I played it. This guitar projects more than enough for small venues without a PA. The tone is classic Ovation. Plugged in, the OP-30 gives a wide range of tone by using the Pre-Shape and Mid- Shift settings. The Shallow Bowl is extremely comfortable for playing both standing and sitting. The neck shape and action allow for fast play with my large hands.

The finish quality does show its Asian origin with wood defects and glue residue found in multiple locations. But on stage, you can not tell that this guitar costs half that of its American counterpart. Some day I may still buy an American Ovation but I anticipate getting 20 years from this guitar just as I did from my CC67.

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