With the Ovation 1627VL-4GC, the traditional manufacturer Ovation presents a signature edition of the country-pop legend Glen Campbell (Rhinestone Cowboy, Gentle or my Mind, Southern Night, etc.), which convinces with its warm sound, high-quality materials and functionality. The body of the roundback Western guitar is equipped with an extra flat mid-depth arching, so that playing while standing is particularly comfortable. At the same time, the five-piece neck guarantees an optimal grip in all 20 frets, which intonate cleanly thanks to the perfectly matched Hardware. And to make the Gitarre suitable for stage use, an in-house pickup system with vintage SKM preamp is built into the body, which transmits the acoustic sound unaltered and directly to the amplifier. Visually, the instrument is rounded off by the extensive soundhole rosette and the gossamer-thin high-gloss finish of the top. A robust bag is included in the delivery.
Construction and woods
Since the top is made of solid Sitka spruce, the tone is very balanced and unfolds with clear mid and treble frequencies. The Lyrachord body enriches the sound with warm basses, so that the instrument is suitable for both picking and strumming. In addition, the mahogany neck is reinforced with two maple inserts. This makes the Pau Ferro fingerboard extremely comfortable to use.
Hardware and Design
Chrome-plated die-cast tuners are set into the headstock with walnut headplate, guaranteeing accurate tuning of the strings, which end in a walnut bridge. In addition, sorgen a fitted saddle and a 42.8 mm wide nut ensure clean sound development of all frets. These are marked by Diamonds-and-Dot inlays that are conscientiously matched to the Oak-Leaf soundhole rosette