Applause AE-68

this is my first revieuw ever so...:-)
how and from what material this guitar is build is already given in one of the posts above so i dont repeet them again offcourse:-)
mine is made in korea and is build well.i have it only for a week now so not much i can tell how this guitar will play in the future.but for now it seems okey.i habe payed it about 280dollar

it sound very brite,and somethimes a little bit how should i say"reverberated"i like it to play this guitar more acoustic than with a amplifier.has a nice sound.

plays very well,but the strings are a little bit too far from the neck(too high action)and it seems that this is not adjustable so you have to live with that

i dont have this guitar for long so i dont know how it will be in the future.but for now it seems okey

have no support needed yet

i play a fender usa strat and a squier tele.i thought it was time to play a acoustic guitar now,that is good from quality but not too expensive.and i have found this one!i like it very much and it play well for the price.you cant do much wrong with buiyng this guitar.
sorry for my bad englisch;-)baye all!greets from belgium!

Shallow bowl acoustic/electric, 6-string, Rosewood fingerboard, gloss black finish

I play several different styles, just for fun, but I use this guitar mostly for playing praise and worship at my church.

This guitar tends to project sound extremely well. I really like to full sound created by the round back. Some may interpret the unplugged sound as a little harsh. I think it just has a very strong projection. It was a little "twangy" when I plugged directly into an amp or sound system, but corrected that with an inexpensive Zoom 505 effects pedal (added a little chorus and a touch of distortion).

In general, the sound is very bright. I made the mistake of putting Martin medium strings on it, which tend to sound bright on most guitars. This compounded the problem, but I have not gotten around to changing them yet.

If I could improve one thing, it would be the pickup. It barely amplifies my high E string, and it only has tone and volume control. I would prefer at least separate bass, mid, and treble.

Setup was good when I purchased the instrument. It stays in tune extremely well (after strings are broken in, of course).

I am considering replacing this guitar because of the action. I have adjusted it as far down as it will go, but it is still quite high. The string spacing is consistent and works well for me, but the distance of the strings from the fingerboard makes playing for more than a half hour very painful, even with rock-hard finger callouses. It is high in the lower frets and virtually unplayable in the upper frets.

The finish was as good as could be expected (for a lower end guitar) when I purchased it. It has since developed two cracks in the finish on the front of the body, extending the length of the body.

Most of the hardware seems durable. The finish, as I stated earlier, has developed some cracking that does not affect the sound or playability. The ring around the sound hole also had to be reglued.

I have played it somewhat heavily for almost 2 years, and, so far, there is no wear that has affected playability. The neck is straight, the tuners hold fast. The bridge has not moved and seems to have worn well.

N/A

Great sound, but the action has me looking for a different guitar.

AE68-4 - Laminated Spruce Top - Shallow Bowl - Cutaway Body - Dovetail Neck/Body Joint - Mahogany Neck - Bound Rosewood Fingerboard - 20 frets - Solid Walnut Bridge - Tone and Gain Controls - Made in China - Case was extra $$$

I would have bought a "deep bowl" if I were going to play this as a straight acoustic. But since I bought this with the intention of plugging it in, it has the exact acoustic sound I wanted.

No flaws whatsoever. 100% straight from the music shop where purchased.

100% reliable and would use without a backup !!! (... short of someone stepping on it.)

Manufacturer stated that they wouldn't repair/replace a broken head, and despite my guitar being labeled as being made in China, their response stated that:

"The Applause guitars are made in Korea and we do not stock replacement assemblies like necks and top/bowl assemblies, sorry.

You might want to try a local service center to see if it can be repaired.

You can find one on our website under Warranty Service, click on the Ovation list and enter your state rather than zip code to get a larger selection of them in your area."

I actually play the drums, and have done so for more than 25 years. I picked this guitar up in 1998 to double as a Christmas present for my wife, and to have around for others to play if anybody stopped by. I loved it until a recent beer drinking incident allowed some stupid individual to set it down on the floor, and another person to unintentionally step on the head and break it. Kaman Music recommended contacting a local shop for possible repair. All the local shops claim that the Applause Line is "the cheapest of the cheap." They in turn immediately offer to sell me a new and more expensive guitar. I really liked it, and while I'm not a guitar player per-say, I've certainly played my share of all major brands of both acoustic and electric guitars. I liked this one as much, or more than any other guitar I've ever played, and I liked it even more in that it wasn?t overpriced. I'm currently looking for a replacement, and the only things I'm considering doing differently are to go with a black color instead of "natural," and getting a 12-string this time.

This is a follow-up to an earlier review. First, I'll say after 2 years of ownership and countless playing area, this thing holds up quite well. I removed a small piece from beneath the saddle and lowered the action to a good height for me. Be careful though, low saddle and light guage strings lead to buzzing. Also, my pickup just went out. If you buy this guitar be prepared to replace the pickup in about a year. However, love this guitar.

Made in China,
20 frets
volume and tone controls. No EQ
Passive electronics. It was black as night. Good cutaway. Nice tuners. Never had troubles with it. Had some troubles with the pickup (had to be replaced)

I learned to play acoustic on this guitar. I recently switched it in for an Ovation Celebrity, but I would really advice this guitar to beginning players. I would use it certainly as backup guitar in an aocustic gig. Acoustic sound is a bit thin. When amplified it just sounds great. When amplified with a bass amplifier is sounds like a 747 landing in your front garden. Brilliant. I disliked the fact that I had to keep my tone control to '0' because otherwise the sound was too sharp. But I could regulate the sound on the amplifier

Bad action in the beginning. Had it adjusted and since then no troubles anymore.
No flaws except for the above mentioned pickup failure.

I would use it on a gig without backup. I took this guitar everywhere and it kept on playing. Finishin is rockstable. Solid strap buttons (I don't need them because I sit down when I play but yeah...)

No opinion

I play for 3 years now. I own some guitars: epiphone sheraton, squire tele, ovation celebrity, old maison strat copy, alliance acoustic...
I played the applause for 1,5 year. I didn't regret buying it for 1 millisecond. If it was stolen, i would congratulate the thief for excellent taste. It looks unusual compared to the dull looking acoustic jumbo's and folk guitars. It looks beautiful. It was love in the first sight.

Fantastic guitar for a fantastic price. Unbeatable price/quality

This is a 1999 Model. I bought it new. It was made in China. It has 21 useable frets. It has a Tone and Gain Controls, not EQ but for the price very functional. It has a laminated top. This is a shallow round back with a cut away. Typical Ovation bridge (pin-style bridges are freakin irritating) The tuners are tight and hold tune well. The neck is average size for an acoustic. No accessories came with it.

This guitar suits my sytle fine. I write most of my songs to this guitar, and I like that I don't have to plug it in to play. I usally just put this guitar in to a Peavy P.A. system, it sounds good. The sound is excellent for a thin guitar. I have found no flaws that affect the playability of this guitar.

Set up was fine, action is good. I have found no flaws in the appearence or operation of this guitar.

This guitar stands up on gig very well, it is a tank. All the hardware is tight and well constructed. I love that Applause put two strap buttons on their guitars. I depend on this guitar, I would gig in Antartica without a back up with this thing.

Haven't dealt with. 5 year warranty

I LOVE this guitar, if it was stolen, after I killed the guy who stole it, it would buy another. I looked for six months at many acoustic electrics from Ibanez, Johnson, Rogue, Gibson, Tayor and Martin and none of those combined the affordable price with quality workmanship and sound of the Applause. Applause for Applause.

the pick up sounds great, it is a great, easy to play neck, i am not sure of any specifics. came with high quality case.

this guitar sounds great! alittle weak accoustic, but pluged in has a rich, golden sound that makes me tremble.....

the action was terrible when i got the guitar, i had it adjusted, and was better, but not great, there was a "buzz" on the 1st fret, high e, which took about two years to work it self out, i took it to a dealer, but they couldnt fix it. the high e also used to get stuck on 12th fret bar, which stuck out the end, however now it has worn it down, and i have no problems with it currently.

very durrible, i have smashed this baby all over, and the only ding it has to show is a chip from when it was dropped on to cement floor. i patched it, and it does not affect the tone of the guitar, which is the real important thing. i would drop this guitar out of a car going 60 miles an hour and have faith in it.

never had to do anything with applause....the place i go to for my yearly adjustments is really friendly, though!

great sounding guitar for the money, and rock solid duribility. great begginers guitar or just if you want something you can travel with.

Acoustic Electric 20 frets shallow cut, ovation-esque body ebony fretboard spruce top
the only complaint i have it that the electric pickup isn't very versital but i only use it unplugged so i doesn't bother me...

WHOOPS ASS acoustic electric w/ a cutaway.... i wasn't sure if i would ever use the cutaway...BELIEVE ME YOU WILL!!!!!!!! i play lotsa stuff and it all sounds good both plugged in and unplugged.....

action is a bit high for my taste but this ain't no Alvarez or Samick we are talking ovation quality not JC Penny no real flaws equipment wise...i'm actually very impressed!!!

i've dropped it a couple times and banged it against a door frame like a billion times (i'm clumsy) and it doesn't do anything...not even a scratch.....

never had to deal but seriously we are talking about ovation not some po-dunk stick in the mud guitar company...

nuff said...looking for cheap guitar that is excellent in quality? then what are you doing reading my review go buy one!!!!!!!
ROCK ON!!!!!!!!