It sounds well balanced and hits all the highs, mids and lows that a guitar player needs to hear. It fills in lead licks and also becomes a powerful rhythm guitar, band or coffee house style. Well worth the money. Never disappointing. Try flat wound strings for extra crispness and tone..

happy with it the way it is..

Well worth the money....Try this and the $3,000.00 dollar guitars and you'll come back to it at the end.

I bought mine used. No warranty...But very strong and durable just as the ovation standard is.

Needs a little more torquoise and fret inlays, but a simple classic to be in the collection.

Active Musician

Heavy metal acoustic, Rock, Alternative

Clear,ringing, glorious tone, even unplugged. Amazing how loud it is--this is only my second acoustic guitar--the other being a Takamine dreadnought. Unplugged it is nearly as loud as the Taka.

Love the way this baby is constructed---onboard preamp is simple to use. Action is easy--I don't have to kill myself to get a clear sounding chord, and yet there's no fret buzz. Body really feels comfortable, although I prefer to use a strap regardless--however for some reason my straps keep coming unbottoned, so I invested in a pair of cheap plastic strap locks for a bout two bucks each and haven't had a problem since.

This guitar is a JOY to own--now I got it without a manual but was able to figure out everything with virtually no effort. Am planning to get a Crate acoustic amp to plug her into--should sound better. Mine has the super shallow bowl and is incredibly confortable--Ovations tend to want to 'roll up' a bit, but since that's how I play I'm fine with that.

Quite simply, this is a stunningly beautiful instrument--mine is in the ruby redburst shade--she's a real piece of art--almost to beautiful to leave in her case--and that is another point: You HAVE to have the right fitting case for an Ovation, even the super shallows--there are some non-Ovation cases that will fit out there and you want that case to fit her like a glove. I would never put this guitar in a gig bag. Worst quality? Haven't found it yet!

Worth more than the list price--and better than some more expensive models out there

Haven't needed it yet.

Ahhhh...the Ovation sound. Nothing quite like it. Instantly recognizable. I know there are center hole Ovations, but I just love the Epaulettes (I call them her 'wings'). The Ruby Redburst finish is a real attention grabber. When I saw her I nearly snatched her off the wall. She was used and had just been put out for sale--one of the clerks wanted her for himself and tried his damnedest to talk me into several other guitars...but it was lust at first sight. Now that I've played an Ovation--especially with the super shallow bowl--I will NEVER go back.

hobbyist and filk singer

Filk/Folk/Rock

If there are guitars in heaven, this is there brand. Low end is great!,even with no amplification. Everyone that hears it comments on how great it sounds.

The hard case is made very well. Fits like a glove. The built in tuner is accurate and easy to use.

The action is low, chords well with little pressure. I have read other reviews that say this guitar is slippery because of the curved back, I dont think so at all !! it is textured and fits way better than any other guitar I have played.

This is a great American Made product. I purchased this guitar sight unseen, and it exceeded my expectations when it arrived.

You can pay more, but you cannot buy a better guitar.

Have not needed Support, Thats why I got an Ovation.

I have heard it said, if you wanna play you have to like,(love) the instrument..for me this is true..I own another guitar I purchased new, but it just didnt have a soul. This guitar makes me dream of playing it.

Active Musician

Folk, Country

This guitar sounds great unplugged or plugged in. Classic Ovation sound which is bright, clean and crisp.

Beautiful finish and amazing fret board. The diamond inlays make the instrument standout. Mine came with strap locks which for all my instruments is a necessity. Im not sure if this is on all of the LX's but I would highly recommend putting them on.

This guitar is one of the smoothest easily playable guitars I've ever owned.

Quality is unmatched. The fine details of this instrument are amazing. The finish is spectacular.

Worth every penny.