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product_id: 24168965
title: "Celebrity Elite CE48 Super Shallow Depth"
brand: "ovation"
price: "€ 1508.73"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Ovation"
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# Elite Multi-Port Sound Hole for balanced sound Solid Spruce Top for crisp tone OP-4BT Preamp with 3-band EQ & tuner Celebrity Elite CE48 Super Shallow Depth

**Brand:** ovation
**Price:** € 1508.73
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play sharp, sound sharper — Own the stage with Ovation Elite CE48!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Celebrity Elite CE48 Super Shallow Depth by ovation
- **How much does it cost?** € 1508.73 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/24168965-celebrity-elite-ce48-super-shallow-depth)

## Best For

- ovation enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ovation brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Sound Clarity:** Solid spruce top with laser-cut epaulets delivers unmatched note precision and bright articulation.
- • **Super Shallow Comfort Fit:** Slim, electric-style neck and shallow cutaway make extended play effortless and stylishly modern.
- • **Durable & Distinctive Build:** Composite back and die-cast tuners ensure tuning stability and rugged reliability for the gigging pro.
- • **Innovative Multi-Port Sound Hole:** Unique design enhances high-end sparkle and focused bass for a rich, balanced acoustic experience.
- • **Customizable Onboard Tone Control:** OP-4BT preamp system with 3-band EQ, volume/gain control, and built-in tuner keeps your sound dialed in live or in studio.

## Overview

The Celebrity Elite CE48 is a performance-ready acoustic guitar featuring a solid spruce top with laser-cut epaulets, an innovative multi-port sound hole design for balanced tonal clarity, and the OP-4BT preamp system with onboard tuner and 3-band EQ. Its super shallow cutaway and satin-finished neck provide electric-guitar-like comfort, while durable composite back and die-cast tuning machines ensure reliable tuning stability. Perfect for live performers and discerning players seeking a blend of classic Ovation tone and modern playability.

## Description

Product Description Professional Playability. Striking Good Looks. Pristine Live Sound. The Celebrity Collection Elite is a performance-ready guitar. Ovation's unique multi-sound hole design provides clear highs and a focused, balanced bass response. The solid spruce top has laser-cut epaulets that set it apart from the crowd, and provide remarkable note clarity. A satin-finished neck, Ovangkol fretboard and bridge all combine to make playing effortless and responsive. The Celebrity Elite was designed with live performance in mind; the Ovation Slim line pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with a three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light make it easy to dial in your sound. This is the classic Ovation Elite sound: articulation and balance, projection, and nuanced tonal complexity. From the Manufacturer Professional Playability. Striking Good Looks. Pristine Live Sound. The Celebrity Collection Elite is a performance-ready guitar. Ovation's unqiue multi-soundhole design provides clear highs and a focused, balanced bass response. The solid spruce top has laser-cut epaulets that set it apart from the crowd, and provide remarkable note clarity. A satin-finished neck, Ovangkol fretboard and bridge all combine to make playing effortless and responsive. The Celebrity Elite was designed with live performance in mind; the Ovation Slimline pickup and OP-4BT preamp system with a three-band EQ, volume/gain control, onboard tuner and low-battery light make it easy to dial in your sound. This is the classic Ovation Elite sound: articulation and balance, projection, and nuanced tonal complexity.

Review: Great Ovation sound - This is the third Ovation guitar I have owned. The first was an Applause, and I enjoyed it a lot. In addition to the CE48-RR I just received I have a CE44-SM that is about 10 years old. I've always wanted one of the Super Shallow models because it is more comfortable like playing an electric. Like all Ovation guitars the tone is on the bright side. The CE48 doesn't have quite the amount of bass while playing acoustically as the CE44 does, but this should be expected. The finish on the top is beautiful. The fret ends are not quite as finished as my CE44 were, but they aren't sharp or sticking out, just need to be smoothed a little. At least for my taste. The guitar stays in tune, sounds good and is everything I expected. I would recommend this product.
Review: Playable instrument for anyone, great playable instrument for a Lefty. - I am left handed, & I play left handed guitars. Suffice it to say that playable left hand guitars are not easy to 'test play', or even to come by. I needed another left hand acoustic, to throw in the truck when visiting friends. Ovation makes a great left hand acoustic guitar. I have a Celebrity, I bought a used one from Guitar Center for $100. To this day I often use it to learn & to write new songs. It has an electric guitar-like neck, very playable, it is constructed in tune, it is a tough guitar and holds itself together well when mistreated in terms of dryness, etc. Though ultimately through neglect the top of the Celebrity cracked, it was an easy repair and still the guitar plays like a champ. Problem is, I have become very attached to that Celebrity and could not bear losing it some drunken night out somewhere. It stays home. Same with the Martin, it stays home. Enter this new Celebrity. Just as playable. Sounds better. You can get a lot of nuance of tone out of it. I only use it acoustically, but the built-in tuner is excellent once you get your mind around how it works. If it's good enough for Roy Clark, it's probably good enough for you, too - & you are getting the Ovation attention to detail found in all of its guitar models. You are getting the toughness and the integrity. This new Celebrity has a roughened patch on the carbon fiber body - it stays put on the thigh whereas the old Ovations were rather difficult to get to stay straight, it was a constant fight. One of those annoyances worth adapting to, but now with this model there is no difference between it and an ordinary acoustic guitar in that regard. Tuning machines work well, I have better, but they are fine. Could put Grovers on it but, they're fine as is, it stays tuned. Of course it's in a case with a humidifier that has a gauge on it. The guitar is a little outlandish looking at first but, when you realize that the holes are where they are for a reason, and you hear the separation you can work that for a whole new level of acoustic technique. I will say that it is a quiet guitar, and I've been working to get more punch & thump out of it - it can be done, though the Martin does it so effortlessly. The Martin is 3X the price of this guitar as well, and for a lefty, well for around 1500 you can get a playable Martin but I don't think it would last the weekend as a truck axe. For $500 range, this is the guitar I recommend that Lefties buy. Get a nice strap and drop some cash on a good case for it, with a humidifier that has a gauge. This is a great guitar for Lefties, would be a good gift to a beginner! Update 12/19 - despite using a rather nice humidifier in the Ovation branded guitar case (the holes in this guitar are too small for the humidifier to fit inside the guitar as would be normal), the neck developed a slight annoying hump. I removed the back panel and loosened the neck with the tool which corrected the issue - but I discovered two loose nuts spinning free on studs under the bridge. So be on the lookout for that. Still loving this thing, it is so fun to play!

## Features

- Solid Spruce Top
- Lyrachord Super Shallow Cutaway
- Elite Multi-Port Sound hole Design
- OP-4BT Preamp System
- Die Cast Tuning Machines

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Neck Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| String Material Type | Bronze |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ovangkol Wood |
| Body Material Type | Composite |
| Back Material Type | Composite |
| Top Material Type | Wood |
| Color | Ruby Red |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 41.5"L x 16.5"W x 6.5"H |
| Scale Length | 25 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezoelectric |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Composite
- **Body Material:** Lyrachord
- **Brand:** Ovation
- **Color:** Ruby Red
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Ebony Wood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** Piezoelectric
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Spruce Wood
- **String Material Type:** Phosphor Bronze
- **Top Material Type:** Wood

## Images

![Celebrity Elite CE48 Super Shallow Depth - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IV-iZQ1qL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do this item come with guitar case?**
A: The Ovation Celebrity Guitar doesn't come w/ a case. However, if you purchase with ABR-MusicVideo the Ovation Guitar & Case, we will take $19.99 of the Ovation Signature Molded Mid/ Deep Case for $169.99 - $19.99 = $150. We also have a Gig Bag for $85.0

www.ABR-MusicVideo.com

ABR-MusicVideo
PH: (262) 632-9222
Rob Andrews

**Q: Made in America?**
A: i love it.......only thing dont expect it to sit on you lap well  but sound is great and stays in tune well

**Q: Do this item come with guitar case?**
A: No case

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Ovation sound
*by A***R on September 3, 2020*

This is the third Ovation guitar I have owned. The first was an Applause, and I enjoyed it a lot. In addition to the CE48-RR I just received I have a CE44-SM that is about 10 years old. I've always wanted one of the Super Shallow models because it is more comfortable like playing an electric. Like all Ovation guitars the tone is on the bright side. The CE48 doesn't have quite the amount of bass while playing acoustically as the CE44 does, but this should be expected. The finish on the top is beautiful. The fret ends are not quite as finished as my CE44 were, but they aren't sharp or sticking out, just need to be smoothed a little. At least for my taste. The guitar stays in tune, sounds good and is everything I expected. I would recommend this product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Playable instrument for anyone, great playable instrument for a Lefty.
*by J***N on December 4, 2020*

I am left handed, & I play left handed guitars. Suffice it to say that playable left hand guitars are not easy to 'test play', or even to come by. I needed another left hand acoustic, to throw in the truck when visiting friends. Ovation makes a great left hand acoustic guitar. I have a Celebrity, I bought a used one from Guitar Center for $100. To this day I often use it to learn & to write new songs. It has an electric guitar-like neck, very playable, it is constructed in tune, it is a tough guitar and holds itself together well when mistreated in terms of dryness, etc. Though ultimately through neglect the top of the Celebrity cracked, it was an easy repair and still the guitar plays like a champ. Problem is, I have become very attached to that Celebrity and could not bear losing it some drunken night out somewhere. It stays home. Same with the Martin, it stays home. Enter this new Celebrity. Just as playable. Sounds better. You can get a lot of nuance of tone out of it. I only use it acoustically, but the built-in tuner is excellent once you get your mind around how it works. If it's good enough for Roy Clark, it's probably good enough for you, too - & you are getting the Ovation attention to detail found in all of its guitar models. You are getting the toughness and the integrity. This new Celebrity has a roughened patch on the carbon fiber body - it stays put on the thigh whereas the old Ovations were rather difficult to get to stay straight, it was a constant fight. One of those annoyances worth adapting to, but now with this model there is no difference between it and an ordinary acoustic guitar in that regard. Tuning machines work well, I have better, but they are fine. Could put Grovers on it but, they're fine as is, it stays tuned. Of course it's in a case with a humidifier that has a gauge on it. The guitar is a little outlandish looking at first but, when you realize that the holes are where they are for a reason, and you hear the separation you can work that for a whole new level of acoustic technique. I will say that it is a quiet guitar, and I've been working to get more punch & thump out of it - it can be done, though the Martin does it so effortlessly. The Martin is 3X the price of this guitar as well, and for a lefty, well for around 1500 you can get a playable Martin but I don't think it would last the weekend as a truck axe. For $500 range, this is the guitar I recommend that Lefties buy. Get a nice strap and drop some cash on a good case for it, with a humidifier that has a gauge. This is a great guitar for Lefties, would be a good gift to a beginner! Update 12/19 - despite using a rather nice humidifier in the Ovation branded guitar case (the holes in this guitar are too small for the humidifier to fit inside the guitar as would be normal), the neck developed a slight annoying hump. I removed the back panel and loosened the neck with the tool which corrected the issue - but I discovered two loose nuts spinning free on studs under the bridge. So be on the lookout for that. Still loving this thing, it is so fun to play!

### ⭐ So disappointed
*by B***D on April 21, 2023*

The guitar is a great guitar. I already have one blue and that's why I bought one in red. I really love the ruby red color. I was psyched to get it! I waited outside for the delivery guy. And when you hand it to me, I could feel it shaking around in the box, so I started getting worried. Did a great job of Sealing the box. When I opened it up, I noticed it had one small piece of bubble wrap wrapped around the neck and some other paper stuffed in there I went to pull it out and I saw the front of the guitar was damaged and it wasn't the color I ordered. It says Ruby red, but it wasn't. I put up a picture. You judge.

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