Ovation 1778 Elite T Mid-depth Lusty Red

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Ovation 1778T Elite

Finish shown is LR- Lusty Red

The USA made Elite T Series is designed as an alternative to the traditional Ovation Elite series. Shedding the classic multi-piece hardwood epaulet sound hole decorations, this new model incorporates a simpler, untrimmed, 11-hole pattern that enhances the low and mid range punch. The rock maple neck profile has also been slimmed down to give it a look and feel more appealing to electric players. An ultra light, yet incredibly durable, textured enamel finish is wrapped around the entire back and top.

The Elite T is outfitted with the new Ovation OP30 preamp featuring 3-band EQ, pre-shape and mid-shift buttons, and a full on-board chromatic tuner.

ELITE T
Model 1778T

6 String Acoustic/Electric
Body Type: Mid-Depth Super Shallow Cutaway
Top: Solid Spruce
Bracing: Quintad
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Scale:
Fretboard: Ebony
Fret Inlay: None
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: Multi Soundhole 11 hole configuration - bass side
Pickup: Ovation Thinline
Nutwidth: 1 11/16"
Machines: Black
Case: 8158-0

OP-30 Preamp

1. VOLUME: Adjusts the overall output level of the preamp.
2. BASS: Adds or subtracts the low frequency content of the signal.
3. MID: Controls the amount of a broad range of frequencies in the middle of the sound spectrum of the guitar.
4. MID1: Controls the amount of power in lower middle frequencies.
5. MID2: Controls the amount of power in upper middle frequencies.
6. TREBLE: Adds or subtracts the high frequency content of the signal.
7. EQ IN/OUT: Engages or bypasses the EQ controls.
8. PRESHAPE: Engages or bypasses a fixed tone enhancement circuit.
9. MID SHIFT: Moves the center frequency of the midrange control.
10. NOTCH SW: Enables or disables the Notch Filter (see ).
11. NOTCH POT: This control is used to tune a very sharp and deep filter designed to reduce feedback when using high-gain amplification. At a high volume level, your guitar may “feedback” causing a low, steady tone to come from your speakers. With the notch filter enabled, slowly tune this control to the feedback frequency (CW=higher frequency, CCW=lower frequency) until the feedback is reduced.
12. TUNE/CAL: This switch turns on the built-in tuner for approximately 60 seconds. Press a second time while playing a note and this pitch will become the calibration point for operation (handy when tuning to an “out-of tune” instrument). During the tuning operation the guitar output will be muted. If you finish tuning prior to the 60 second timer returning the tuner to idle (and un-mute), you may press this button again to manually return the preamp to normal operation.
13. TUNER LEDs: These LEDs indicate the note being played and whether it’s sharp or flat. Tune string up or down until the LED lights.
    BAT: When steadily illuminated, indicates that the battery is low and should be changed soon. Also intermittently flashes when plug is inserted into jack to confirm normal operation.
14. RELEASE: Pressing this button will release the module from its receptacle. Use this button to access to the battery compartment.
15. MODULE: The preamp is housed within this module and mates to the receptacle mounted in the body. Remove this module to gain access to the battery compartment. See the illustration below for instructions on replacing the battery.
    
    Battery Replacement

Output Connections

The XLR jack on the OP-50 gives you a professional, balanced line connection to mixers and high-end acoustic amps. The phantom power capability allows your mixer to power the preamp. Any XLR cable with a ground-to-shell connection (Ovation P/N 9658-0) is required for the auto power-on function. A "dummy plug" (Ovation P/N 9659-0) inserted into the 1/4" jack can be used instead, if the proper XLR cable is not available.

The 1/4" jack on all models provides an unbalanced, line-level connection to most any amplification system. Inserting a plug into this jack also turns on the preamp system. Please note that the tuner is functional without any connection.

Review of OVATION 1778T

RATING:

Sound Quality	10
Features	10
Ease Of Use	10
Value	10
Reliability	10
Overall	10

Great guitar, I own a Seagull, Taylor 414ce and Martin DC1e and this baby fills the gap perfectly. Great action, great electronics - the sound is awesome! Tuners are spot on and very accurate. I love this guitar and I'd recommend it anytime.

-Alastair
-Singapore, 08/16/04

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