Here for sale we have an Ovation Elite 6778 electro-acoustic guitar in Black finish. Made in the USA in 1997, this guitar features Solid Spruce top with a Lyrachord Bowl back, Mahogany neck and a 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard. This guitar is fitted with a set of Ovation branded sealed tuning machines and a rosewood bridge, whilst the electronics installed in this guitar are a Ovation OP Pro Preamp with controls for Volume and 3 band EQ.
The Mahogany neck plays well, with the Soft ‘V’ profile filling the hand comfortably without being at all cumbersome and offering a solid grip for effortless chordal playing. The Medium Jumbo frets also enhance chordal playing as well as making articulate melodic playing more practical providing effortless navigation of the entire 10” radius. The cutaway design offers excellent access to the upper register whilst the Bowl back sits comfortably against the body in both seated and standing positions.
The Elite 6778 provides a bright and sparkly voice, with a focussed mid range that keeps things punchy. The low end is understated yet detailed, giving the guitar a very distinctive tone. The use of Rosewood for the fingerboard and bridge ensure a fast and snappy attack that captures every nuance of your playing. The Solid Spruce top projects a bright and dynamic sonic range that sings each note complementing the tonal range of the Lyrachord back and Rosewood fingerboard. The preamp system does a great job of interpreting the natural tone of the guitar, whilst the easy to use controls provide the player with comprehensive control of the amplified tone, perfect for a gigging musician.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Ovation Elite 6778 Black 1997 Electro-Acoustic Guitar
Our ID: 13105251049019
Weight: 5.4lbs
Serial: 524165
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. There are some light scuff marks to the tip of the headstock, in addition to an indentation on the bass side edge.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates some light indentations and scratches, most prominently behind the 1st and 2nd fret but with light scratching throughout. This is common with unfinishned necks and does not impair playability.
Body: Overall very good condition. The front face displays some light scratches throughout, with some slightly more prominent scratches to bottom. The bowl back is in overall very good condition with some white scuff markings present throughout, particularly to the lower waist.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light flattening to the crown not affecting playability. There is substantial material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Truss Rod Tool (3/16" Hex) not included.
Hardware: Overall excellent condition and fully functional. The machine heads display light oxidation.
Structural: No structural concerns to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.25mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 11-52
Electrics:
Fully functional. 9V battery not included.
Case & Accessories
Hiscox Hard Case.
Overall very good condition with some scuffs and signs of use to the outer.
Brand - Ovation
Model - Elite 6778
Finish - Black
Year - 1997
Made In - USA
Top - Solid Spruce
Back - Lyrachord
Neck - Mahogany
Neck Profile - Soft ‘V’
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius -10”
Frets - 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width - 1.65"
Pickups - Ovation OP-24E preamp / undersaddle piezo
Controls - Volume, 3-band EQ, Mid Shift, Shape