Pre Loved Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CC48 Trans Black

This pre loved Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CC48 in Trans Black is in very good condition with just a scratch alomg the edge of the headstock and a small chip on the front of the headstock.

Overview & Build

• Body Shape: Super-shallow Lyrachord (composite roundback), designed for comfortable playability and a balanced tonal projection—common in stage performance guitars

• Top Material: Typically features a laminated spruce top, or in some variants a flame maple top, matched with distinctive multiple soundholes and exotic wood “epaulets” around the bout

• This model follows Ovation’s Quintad bracing pattern (inspired by the higher-end Elite series), which maximizes resonance while preserving structural integrity

Neck & Hardware

• Neck: Set nato neck with a soft “V” profile; features a 25-¼″ scale and approximately 1 11⁄16″ nut width—ideal for those seeking electric-guitar style feel

• Fingerboard & Bridge: Rosewood fingerboard with abalone mini-dot inlays; walnut or rosewood bridge depending on the specific CC48 variant

• Tuners: Gold or chrome die-cast Ovation-branded tuning machines, offering reliable tuning performance

• Finish: Trans Black gloss, with tasteful abalone binding or black purfling details

Electronics & Amplification

• Preamp: Equipped with the OP-4BT system featuring:

  • Built-in chromatic tuner

  • 3-band EQ (±12 dB bass/mid/treble)

  • Volume control and low-battery indicator 

• Pickup: Slimline under-saddle piezo typically—ideal for clean, feedback-resistant live sound

Summary

The Ovation Celebrity Deluxe CC48 Black is a stylish, stage-friendly acoustic-electric workhorse. With its shallow composite body, active electronics, and bold design, it excels in amplified contexts and appeals to gigging players who value durability and clarity.