A Live Performer at an Affordable Price
Applause's Elite AE44II 6-string acoustic-electric guitar offers you many of Ovation's most popular and identifiable features in a guitar that is affordable for beginners and pros alike. The Elite AE44II boasts the same mid-depth Lyrachord rounded body and spruce top as many of its higher-priced cousins. The nato neck is carved to the same comfortable dimensions that have made these guitars loved by electric players around the world, and the onboard Ovation preamp helps the Elite AE44II acoustic-electric sound woody and natural at your gig.
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Groundbreaking construction
This Elite AE44II is crafted with the same mid-depth Lyrachord bowl-shaped body that has been the calling card of the brand for decades. This build style delivers a very balanced sound with enhanced volume and is impervious to environmental changes. This makes it a great option for live performance. The spruce top sports four slick-looking soundholes. In addition to giving the guitar a high-end look, these soundholes are strategically placed to deliver the optimum balance of output and tone.
Ovation's CE304T pickup/preamp system
The live tone of the Applause Elite AE44II 6-string acoustic-electric guitar comes courtesy of Applause's CE304T pickup/preamp system. This side-mounted setup sends a natural-sounding tone to your onstage amplifier or PA system. Three sliders define your tone's bass, middle, and treble frequencies, while an intuitive gain knob increases the guitar's output. You'll also find a convenient tuner built right into the system. Whether strumming acoustically or getting ready for the gig, the Elite AE44II is ready.
High-end appointments at an affordable price
This guitar carries many of the features of Ovation's top-of-the-line instruments. The beautiful upper-bout soundholes and flawlessly applied finish look top-shelf. The neck is carved to offer comfortable and fast playability, and the onboard Applause electronics are the same as those found in higher-end models. The AE44II boasts the flagship mid-depth Lyrachord body construction. All these appointments belie this guitar's astoundingly affordable price point. Pick one up from Sweetwater as a starter or a backup. You won't regret it.
Applause Elite AE44II Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:
- Performance-based acoustic-electric with a rich legacy
- Mid-depth Lyrachord body is comfortable and loud
- Identifiable upper-bout soundholes
- Natural live tone courtesy of an Ovation CE304T preamp
- Comfortable and fast-playing neck
- Affordable price point
