Applause CC-53 Classical Guitar

this is ovations bottom line electric classical the applause line it has everything that is typical on a classical and some things that are not such as the ovation volume and tone controlled pickup. so it is active with a battery just as all these type are. it seems to have a spruce top and is delicate and fragile as are all classical giutars.I did not get a case.

this is my first and last classical, I did not want to spend to much money on my first {classical} so I bought this off of Ebay for 175.00 to my amazement this is a very nice guitar but not my cup of tea but still a great bargin. yes it has a few bottom line flaws that I can "see" like the glue showing under the bridge and the tuners seem to be cheap but they do stay in tune well. however it is a fine guitar that just shines plugged in.and is competent unplugged. I have compared it to some of the more upscale models and found that they did not sound any better plugged in or unplugged if they were an electric /acoustic. there is just soooo many sounds in this little cheap guitar that I was amazed. it just isn't for me because of those plastic strings so I guess I will sell it on ebay.

the action on this guitar is just as good of those eight hundred to one thousand dollar guitars. the only flaws that I can "see" is the glue from the bridge showing through a little. the tuners would be changed if I kept it but they stay in tune, they just feel weak? maybe thats how they are since these guitars are made so fragile to produce those unique tones?

will it last? yes but its no strat or tele, they really are delicate and I was surprised how much so, when I started looking at the classical guitars. this would make someone a nice second backup guitar. then you would not have to gig without a backup.

ovation is the best music product on the market as far as I am concerned their ss acoustic guitars are made like tanks. I would bet that not many warrenties on these fine guitars ever gets used. I have now had an ovation acoustic for ten years and abused it without mercy in all kinds of weather conditions and it just keps on truckin.

i Have been playing twenty years and have had a bunch of acoustic and electrics. I do not regret buying this guitar its great I will probably sell it for a bit more then I paid since I am not going to be using it. would I buy it again ? no as I am not a clasical guitarist and really have no need for one. they sound good but I hate the way the strings feel, so out it goes.