Description
Some acoustic basses sound great in the living room and disappear the second you plug in. The Ovation Applause Elite Exotic AEB4-7S isn’t one of them. Its Mid Depth Lyrachord roundback body does the heavy lifting here, giving the layered spruce top a tight, consistent platform to push against so notes stay defined rather than turning to mush down low.
The Vintage Varnish finish on the spruce top isn’t just for looks — it’s paired with scalloped X bracing and laser-cut, multi-port sound holes that let the top breathe and project. Play it unplugged and you’ll get real focus and articulation, not the boomy blur some roundbacks are known for.
Plug in and the CE304T preamp with built-in tuner takes over, driving the CT-600A pickup for stage-ready volume and clarity that most bassists don’t expect until they’re spending a lot more money. Whether you’re doubling on upright-style parts or just want an acoustic option that holds its own next to a full band, this bass is built to work a room.
- Layered spruce top with Vintage Varnish finish
- Mid Depth Lyrachord roundback body for a resonant, consistent low end
- Scalloped X bracing and laser-cut, multi-port sound holes
- CE304T preamp with onboard tuner
- CT-600A pickup for amplified performance
Every Ovation that leaves our Glasgow shop gets a full professional setup first, so it’s playing its best the moment it arrives. Fast delivery across the UK, Europe and worldwide — or come in and try one on the floor.
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