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Ovation CSD-225 vs Ovation CSE-225

Posted 2017-01-20 12:35 AM (#532156)
Subject: Ovation CSD-225 vs Ovation CSE-225

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Please enlighten me in regard to the differences between the Ovation CSD-225 and the Ovation CSE-225.
Is it merely the red burst vs blue finishes, or are there other differences, as well?
Thank you.

Old Man Arthur

Posted 2017-01-20 2:06 AM (#532157 - in reply to #532156)
Subject: Re: Ovation CSD-225 vs Ovation CSE-225

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Way back when, I believe that that the CSE had a Solid Top and a longer fingerboard.
Also triangle abalone fingerboard markers.
And GC sez that it might have a Flamed Maple Top.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ovation/Celebrity-Doubleneck-CSE225-Aco...

Whereas the CSD has (or had) a laminate top and a Celebrity style fingerboard end.
Plus it has smaller, not so fancy, fret markers.
https://web.archive.org/web/20050326191420/http://www.ovationguitars...

Lately, I am not sure what is going-on.
But I know that is what the difference was back in 2008 or so...

Hope that helps.

Edited by Old Man Arthur 2017-01-20 2:12 AM

Highway61

Posted 2017-01-20 4:32 PM (#532176 - in reply to #532156)
Subject: Re: Ovation CSD-225 vs Ovation CSE-225

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Yes, that is very helpful. Thank you very much.

red-twins

Posted 2017-01-20 7:20 PM (#532184 - in reply to #532156)
Subject: Re: Ovation CSD-225 vs Ovation CSE-225

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and different pickup....

Highway61

Posted 2017-01-21 12:28 AM (#532187 - in reply to #532184)
Subject: Re: Ovation CSD-225 vs Ovation CSE-225

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red-twins - 2017-01-20 7:20 PM

and different pickup....

Thank you.