Hi, Some things to be said for Ovations are that they are the next loudest things to Nationals. Very big lively sound. Thin necks, fast action,and fairly decent electronics for wired playing. Cons are that they are harder to play sitting down, and the bracing pattern under the top doesn't stabilise the top enough to prevent warping and cracking. Truss rods can be a pain to adjust though. My two cents. Cheers, Owl.