Applause by Ovation AE13-4 Acoustic Electric Guitar

by Applause by Ovation

Product Features

• Roundback sized for young students
• 20 Frets with 14 frets to the body
• Cutaway design allows easy fingering on the upper frets

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 35 x 16 inches ; 4.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002L52N2
• Item model number: AE13-4
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,972 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Incorporates the revolutionary lyramold round-shaped back - the acoustic guitar design introduced by ovation. the dovetail heel/neck joint allows the neck angle to be accurately and permanently set at the factory. the thruneck design offers a more playable, stable neck and supports the fingerboard into the guitar body. the neck is truss adjustable and made of mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard. birch marquetry rosette trim. walnut bridge is shimmed for easy string action adjustment.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, February 19, 2010

By 

Woody68 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applause by Ovation AE13-4 Acoustic Electric Guitar (Electronics)

This is a neat little guitar. It sounds pretty good for reduced size. The scale turns out to be 24.75(my favorite) instead of the 23.625 in the specs. It sounds great plugged into a PA or Stereo. Much easier to carry around or travel with than a standard acoustic. Quality is pretty good. My first one was cracked, but they sent me a new one. The second one had some loose hardware I had to tighten. Other than that, no major issues. I think their quality control could be a bit better, but this is the budget line. If you want a little better quality and hardware, spend about 60%(min.) more to step up to the Ovation line.

3.0 out of 5 stars A decent entry level 12-string - High Action, January 4, 2012

By 

Jamie M. Albert "proletariat" (Chicago, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Applause by Ovation AE13-4 Acoustic Electric Guitar (Electronics)

For the average price I see this now sold at, this is a nice, sturdy, entry level 12-string for someone wishing to delve into 12-string playing or just own a 12-string for certain songs or certain recordings. Its biggest con in that after the 5 or 6th fret, the action becomes very high. This is especially problematic with a 12 string, when you already have the issue of pressing down on double the amount of strings that you normally would.
It has a nice, full resonating sound. It sounds best with light gauge or medium light gauge strings. It really does have a nice balanced/well-rounded sound - not too toney or tinny but not to low or bassy.
I owned an older year model of this same guitar (it was the Applause AE-13, just the original issue) approximately 14-16 years ago, and enjoyed this guitar while I owned it. The only reason I got rid of it was because it was no longer practical for me to own it on top of the other guitars I had at the time, although somedays I regret it still!
As I said, for the average price, this is a great guitar to own and have handy. I wouldn't at all call this a low-end 12-string, but rather somewhere slightly above a budget/student or entry level 12 string.