Ovation Ce Appraisal

Ovation Adamas or Celebrity Elite Acoustic-Electric Guitar

This is a distinctive round-back acoustic-electric guitar, likely a model from Ovation's Adamas or Celebrity Elite series, characterized by its deep blue gloss finish and signature multi-soundhole design. The guitar features a solid spruce or carbon-fiber composite top, adorned with ornate, leaf-patterned wood epaulets that surround a cluster of small soundholes on the upper bouts. This design is a hallmark of Ovation, intended to enhance sustain and reduce feedback. The body features a Venetian-style cutaway for easy access to the upper frets. It is equipped with a dark rosewood or ebony fingerboard featuring subtle dot inlays and white binding along the edges. The bridge is a pinless walnut or rosewood design, typical of the brand's mid-to-high-end models. The perimeter of the body is accented with multi-ply cream and abalone-style binding, indicating a premium level of craftsmanship. The condition appears well-maintained with a high-gloss luster, though some light surface dust and minor play wear near the strings are visible. The instrument features a Lyrachord composite rounded back, a proprietary bowl-shaped material that replaces traditional wood sides and back. Estimated to be from the late 1990s to mid-2010s, this guitar represents a modern, innovative approach to acoustic lutherie, blending synthetic materials with traditional wood accents.