I've played an Ovation Custom Balladeer (sp?) for about 25 years and I finally got to the point of just about screaming "I Need A Real Guitar!!" The tone was decent, but not great by any means. My opinions represent that of a former Ovation Guitar owner.
I've had a custom-made MM68 for several years, and will use it as the ultimate weapon of mando-loudness, with virtually no feedback. They endure the taunts of traditionalists, who expect the look and feel of an F-5, and simply can't overlook the funny feel of round fibreglass against their chest, despite these electro-acoustic benefits. They are a great stage instrument touring they are rugged, and because of their advanced pick-up system, they don't feedback in band situations where you are competing against the collectively high decibels of drums, several electric guitars (amps on "11"), and intense stage monitoring. This is why you see so many New Country artists toting these. The American-made MM68s are solid, well crafted, and offer some of the best "plugged-in" sound in sonically hostile environments. Acoustically, they may leave a lot to be desired, but the upper end Ovations, the MM68s are superior in electo-acoustic environments. These are not an intimate "porch" instrument. Ovation mandos have been misunderstood for two reasons, one the questionable quality control level of the entry level models, the Applause & Celebrity, with the role of the dice which accompanies occasionaly shoddy import product, and two, how the instruments are best applied.
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