Last Updated on February 26, 2023 by Teemu Suomala
Ovation guitars have been around for over 50 years and they continue to produce high-quality, smooth playing, and great-sounding instruments.
But gladly Ovation guitars also recognize that people come in different budgets with varying needs. And that’s why Ovation offers something for everyone – from the budget-conscious beginner to those who want top-of-the-line quality at any cost.
Also, based on Guitariste Next Door’s own Darren’s experience, Ovation guitars really shine when plugged in. He has played several Ovations during his career and that’s why he was the perfect man to write this article you migh want to check out: 5 Best Ovation Guitars in 2022 – Are You Ready for Aerospace Technology?
In this guide, we list most of the Ovation guitars available in November of 2021 and the lowest prices we could find at that time(this guide will be updated frequently).
Let’s go!
Author: Teemu Suomala
I first grabbed the guitar in 2009. I started this website in January 2020 because I couldn’t do window installation anymore due to my health problems. I also noticed that most guitar websites don’t do a really good job, so I decided to just go for it! I got lucky and managed to get awesome people to help me with my website. I also got lucky because I have you visiting my website right now. Thank you. I do all this for you guys. If you have any recommendations, tips, or feedback, just leave a comment, I would love to chat with you. I have been fortunate to produce content for several large guitar websites, such as Songsterr, Musicnotes, GuitarGuitar, and Ultimate Guitar. I spend my spare time exercising and hanging out with my wife and crazy dog(I guess that went the right way…).
Guitarist Nex Door’s Ovation Expert: DL Shepherd
You can spot Darren’s favorites from this price guide.
Darren has been playing guitar for over 23 years. He fronted the metal band Suddenly Silence in the early 2000’s, and also achieved recognition as an award-winning bluegrass guitarist.
A native of southwestern Virginia, and has shared the stage with many big-name acts from various genres. When he is not playing one of his many guitars, he can be found riding his Harley through the mountains of Virginia.
Ovation Guitars Price Guide
Note!!
All prices listed here can be different than the current prices on online retailer’s sites!
$200-$499 (USD) Ovation Guitars
Applause AE44-4S Mid-depth is one of the most popular low-priced Ovation guitars:
| Model | Cheapest List Prices Found in November 2021 | Check Current Price (affiliate links) |
| Ovation Applause AB24-4S Mid-depth | $310 (USD) – £287 – 340€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Applause AB24-5S Mid-depth | $329 (USD) – £299 – 358€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Applause AE44-4S Mid-depth | $339 (USD) – £304 – 361€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Applause AE44-5S | $349 (USD) – £325 – 386€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Applause AE48-1I Super Shallow | $349 (USD) | Sweetwater |
| Ovation Applause AB2412II-5S Mid-depth | $359 (USD) – £332 – 385€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Standard CS28 | $399 (USD) | Sweetwater |
| Ovation Celebrity Standard CS24-4 Natural Mid Depth – Darren’s ”Best Beginner Ovation”-pick | $419 – £374 – 459€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Tradition CS24-RR-G Mid-Depth | $429 (USD) – £385 – 474€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Standard CS24-5 Mid Depth | $429 (USD) – £372 – 453€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Standard CS24C-4 CS Mid-depth Classical | $469 (USD) – £394 – 484€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Plus CS28P-RG Super Shallow | $489 (USD) – £422 – 518€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite CE44-4 Mid-Depth – Darren’s ”Best Budget”-pick | $489 (USD) – £397 – 484€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48-1 Super Shallow | $499 (USD) – £405 – 498€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
$500-$999 (USD) Ovation Guitars
It’s awesome that Ovation also produces plenty of lefty models. Ovation Elite Celebrity CE445L Mid-Depth for example:
| Model | List Prices Found in November 2021 | Check Current Price (affiliate links) |
| Ovation Celebrity Standard CS24P-FKOA Mid-Depth | $519 (USD) – 444€ | Sweetwater |
| Ovation Celebrity Plus CS28P-KOAB Super Shallow – Darren’s ”Best For Electric Players”-pick | $519 (USD) – £399 – 539€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Elite Celebrity CE445L Mid-Depth Left-handed | $529 (USD) – £479 – 585€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48P-RG Super Shallow | $539 (USD) – £444 – 544€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44X-9B Mid-Depth | $549 (USD) – £444 – 544€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus Bass CEB44X-7C Mid-Depth | $549 (USD) – £444 – 544€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48P-KOAB Super Shallow | $549 (USD) – £325 – 386€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite CE48P-KOAB Super Shallow | $559 (USD) – 489€ | Sweetwater |
| Ovation Celebrity Elite Plus CE44P-FKOA Mid-Depth – Darren’s ”Best Live Performer”-pick | $619 (USD) – £488 – 598€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Mod TX Mid-Depth (1778TX-5-G) | $815 (USD) – £645 – 798€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Mod TX Super Shallow (1868TX-5-G) | $815 (USD) – £659 – 799€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Mod TX Deep Contour (2078TX-5-G) | $815 (USD) – £692 – 843€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Timeless Balladeer Deep Contour (2771AX-5) | $979 (USD) – £799 – 990€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Timeless Elite Mid-Depth (2778AX-5) | $999 (USD) – £899 – 1099€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Timeless Legend Nylon (1773AX-4) | $999 (USD) – £825 – 999€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
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$1000-$3000 (USD) Ovation Guitars
Guitarist Next Door’s Darren gave the Ovation Adamas MD80 the crown of the best Ovation guitar of 2021:
| Model | List Prices Found in November 2021 | Check Current Price(affiliate links) |
| Ovation Timeless Balladeer Deep Contour 12-string (2751AX-5) | $1064 (USD) – £855 – 1055€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Timeless Elite Deep Contour 12-String (2758AX-NEB) | $1099 (USD) – £1043 | Sweetwater |
| Ovation Adamas MD80 Cutaway Mid-depth Contour (MD80-NWT) – Darren’s #1 Pick for The Best Ovation Guitar in 2021 | $3999 (USD) – £3399 – 3990€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
| Ovation Adamas I GT Cutaway Deep Contour (2087GT-8) | $4999 (USD) – £3999 – 4748€ | Sweetwater – Thomann |
Check our picks for the best acoustic guitars under $1000 and the best acoustic guitars under $500.
Conclusion on Ovation Guitar Prices
Ovation guitars are great instruments. They are unique, fast-playing, and sound good. Especially when plugged in.
And the best thing is that there’s a great Ovation out there for all different budgets. So choose the right one for you and start jamming with your smooth-playing Ovation guitar!
Hopefully this price guide helped you out, I wish you all the best and keep rocking!
I have a ce778 custom elite that I’m looking to find the value of. Any help would be appreciated…thanks
Hi Greg!
I found a couple selling on Reverb for a bit under $1k. Beautiful guitar by the way!
Thank you for commenting!
Looking for the value of my Guitar Center 30th Anniversary, 37/50 custom elite. Any help would be appreciated, thanks
Hi Barry! I think you can at least find some expired listings from Reverb. Those can give you some indication 🙂
I wish you all the best!
Ovation aa61-5 it’s a 6 string. Trying to find year made and value. Please and thank you
Price of 30th anniversary Book Elite acoustic electric mint condition???
I have an Adamas Ovation, Black wiht Copper flake, Non -Cutaway With Ovation hardshell case! Like new can you give me a rough idea of the value
I have a y2k 2001 ovation w/burelwood mahogany face plate midi built in and tuner hard shell case mint condition no scratches freat board great condition original paper work one of nine sold wood over 300 years old what is it worth
Hi William! Have you checked Reverb and expired listings…that would be my go-to place. Your comment stays here, so hopefully someone with more knowledge than me comes to help! Thanks for commenting
I have a model 1624 serial # 262353 can’t find anything about it , such as year and value . Thanks for any help
Hi Jimmy! I would try to find expired listings on Reverb…maybe there’s some hints. And your comment stays here, maybe someone with more knowledge than me can help! Have a great day!
thank you very much !! I have tried Reverb with no luck .. again thanks
I am super frustrated here. With a collection of over 70 guitars including now three (3) Ovations the guitar I just acquired is mind mindbogglingly difficult to find any information on.It is a “1778TX Elite T” Smooth finish gloss black with an inlaid Maple epilet.
I fell in love with this guitar within 5 minutes of playing it and it would be great to know anything about it. Made in Korea 7 digit serial number with a “K” prefix.
I will be extremely grateful for any information at all.
Hi Will and thanks for visiting Guitaristnextdoor.com!
That Ovation is a tough one. Any idea of the manufacturing year? I’ll leave your comment here, maybe someone who visits the site can help.
Can you tell me what the Ovation Adamas CVT W591 CB is worth??
Hi Addie!
Sorry, I have no data about that and didn’t find any closed sales on Reverb, etc. either. Hopefully you will find some info about that!
I am having a hard time finding the year and value of my Ovation Balladeer. I was told it’s
about a 1975 series. Please help
Serial no. 247330 model 1612
Hi Rick! Hopefully someone who sees your comment has answers, unfortunately, I too have a hard time finding any data about these older Ovations. Have a great day!
Seeking an used Ovation Guitar 6 string
Reverb would be my go-to place!
I have model 1612-4 serial no 65325 love it with airplane traveling case curious of value
So it’s from the start of the 90s? I would check Reverb for starters!
Can you give me a rough value on an 1979 Ovation 1617 with natural finish in excellent condition. I bought it new in late 79 to early 80.
Thanking you in advance
Dunno off the top of my head. I would check Reverb for starters!
Wonder what it means that my OVATION Elite 1718 sn# 394910 is not listed anywhere (sn# charts stop at 3929xx)
Any ideas? Should be about 1989 and originally a left handed build..
I’ve a sunburst semi acoustic model AE28 M serial 3713390 karmen, any info would be appreciated
I’ve a Applause Ovation Karmen sunburst semi acoustic model AE28 M serial 3713390 any info would be appreciated, year made, value etc thankyou
Hi I have recently acquired a Ovation guitar (that was bought in South Africa in 1978 . the model number is 1112-4 and the serial number is 117002
Some information about the country of manufacture , date of manufacture and price will be greatly appreciated.
Thanking you
Gopaul (South Africa)