Description
If you’ve ever wanted an acoustic bass that doesn’t fight you when you switch from your electric, the Applause AEB4-7S is worth a look. Ovation built this one around their signature lyrachord bowl-back body, a design that’s been a mainstay for a reason — it lets the top vibrate more freely and pushes out a fuller, more balanced low end than you’d expect from a bass in this price range.
The mid-depth body keeps things manageable on stage and in the car, without sacrificing the projection you need for unplugged rehearsals or acoustic sets. Where this bass really wins over electric players is the neck: mahogany, topped with an ovangkol fingerboard, and shaped thinner than most acoustic-electric basses on the market. Your fretting hand won’t have to relearn anything — it feels like coming home if you’re used to a fast electric neck, just with strings that ring out acoustically.
- Lyrachord bowl-back body for resonance and balanced tone
- Mid-depth body shape for comfortable playability
- Mahogany neck with electric-style thin profile
- Ovangkol fingerboard
- Honeyburst satin finish
Whether you’re a gigging bassist who needs an acoustic option for a few songs a night, or a player just starting to explore acoustic bass tone, the AEB4-7S delivers Ovation’s design pedigree without the premium price tag. It’s a genuinely practical instrument built to earn its spot in your gig bag.
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