I’ve been meaning to post about this since NAMM but kept forgetting, check out Yngwie’s new signature Ovation Acoustic guitar!
Ovation is proud to present two new signature Viper models designed by the true master of neo-classical, metal shred: Yngwie J. Malmsteen. As long time Ovation endorsee, Yngwie has incorporated many Ovation models into his live performances and recordings over the past 25 years – including the stage-friendly Viper.
Yngwies new signature Vipers, models YM68 (steel string) [pictured above] and YM63 (nylon string), feature a solid chambered Mahogany body, 5 piece Mahogany and Maple necks, and preamp circuitry specially designed to deliver natural acoustic tone with absolutely no feedback – even at the most high-level stage volumes.
The steel string Viper has a hand scalloped fingerboard of course, I mean it wouldn’t be an Yngwie signature model without it! This apparently creates less friction between the wood and the string when bending notes or adding vibrato although I haven’t personally ever tried a scalloped fretboard on an acoustic so can’t say for sure what adjustment if any you need to make to your playing.
Here are the specs:
Body Type: Chambered Mahogany
Top: Solid Cedar
Scale Length: 25 1/4″
Fretboard: Deluxe Grade Ebony
Fret Inlay: Diamonds
Neck: 5 piece Mahogany/Maple
Bridge: Walnut
Sound Hole: “F” Holes: Bass and Treble Side
Preamp: Ovation Viper 3-band
Pickup: Ovation OCP-1K
Machines: Gold w/Ebony buttons
Case: 9160-0 Molded Case
