Ovation Review: CS-257

History:

Purchase: I am an Martin Accoustic Fan ( I own four). I stopped at a local Music Store and saw a Ovation CS-257 (Quilt Cherry Burst $520.00) I bought it for it's "Appearance"

What I Like About This Ovation CS-257: The action was "high" (7/64" @ 12th), but removed the "shim" at the bridge and "tweek'd" the truss rod and the action is now close to 2/32nds. It plays easy and sounds great - "Super piece of lumber" ! Considering the price, the guitar is "out standing". The "built-in" tuner is another plus.

What I Do NOT Like About The Ovation CS-257: I do do not dis-like anything about this guitar

Ovation CS-257 Quality Rating: I feel the construction is as good as "high end" accoustic's I own.

Review Summary: For anyone who is an accoustic player, this guitar is perfect to own as a "change of pace, sound and feel". I am considering on purchasing another different model Ovation.

Rating of this Ovation product: 5

This Ovation CS-257 Acoustic Guitars Review Submitted By: Dale Kuhlman

Review Date: 2004-05-19