I've had this guitar for about a year now, and you can not find a better guitar in it price range. This guitar is on par with even some more expensive models. The other thing to note, is Ovation, is a great company to deal with. I play out with this guitar all of the time. I do not know of the other review was talking about, that this guitar sound like a toy... no way.. far from it!

Straight out of the box it was/is exactly what I wanted: A durable full-scale instrument that stays in tune. I wasn't about to go over it with a magnifying glass and inspection mirror, nothing to nit-pick about. I have played various Ovations and Applause models in music stores and even owned a 3/4 Trekker, so I knew what I was getting before it even arrived. It's not a Martin D-28 or a Washburn D-10 even. It's purpose-built to be a durable camp/beach, grab-gig-bag-and-go instrument that has acceptable low-end response. Quality is so good that I may acquire other Applause models in the future; 12-string, bass, and shallow-bowl w/cutaway being of primary interest.

i bought this guitar from a friend because he say it was a cheap thing and didn't know how to play it this guitar is rock solid the sound is so crisp and you can hear those sudle differences when you put different strings on. this is the perfect throw around the campfire guitar its loud its go amazing sound an is indestructable great for beginners or someone looking for a practice guitar for travel or in rough conditions i have even played in the rain and it didn't even warp or get water damage

When I got it I thought it was great, but then after playing a few other guitars I realized that it sounded really like a plastic toy. I bought some claptons choice med guage strings and this made a huge difference. It sounds better now than other guitars I've played and more expensive ones I own. ( If you order this guitar make sure you buy med guage strings!!! It will help reduce the buzzing and makes it have a great tone)

This is such a great guitar for the price! I bought the black one.. very nice sound. The stings on it are made by D'Addario's and are light gauge. I'm going to try some medium gauge stings on it. If I had the money.. I would be like 2 more of these.. that is how great the sound and playability is.