Applause guitars and stringed instruments are generally. Many of their models are similar to those in the Ovation line, but some are unique to Applause. Applause makes guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles based on the designs and technology of thier parent company, Ovatoin Guitars. Besides the unique shape of the Ovation headstock, what really makes this mandolin stand out from the crowd visually is the multi-soundholes on the upper and lower bouts with exotic hardwood epaulets that give off the impression of multi-colored leafs. Applause is a registered sub-brand of Ovation Guitars. An Op-14 preamp with volume control, Pre-Shape on/off button and a 3-band EQ helps you fine-tune your tone when plugged in, and the built-in pickup is 12dB hotter than normal pickups. The 8-string Applause MAE148 Mandolin features a roundback design, a spruce top with custom Mando-Quintad bracing to give it more punch and projection whether you're strumming or crosspicking and a satin-finished nato neck with a rosewood fretboard. These instruments have the rounded plastic back characteristic of all Ovation guitarswhich, at least in my mind, gives a sort of atavistic nod to the classic Neapolitan. This is SO much better than the entry level stuff you see for sub $200 and the pickup sounds awesome! Comes with gig bag. Ovation/Applause Approximately 25 years after Gibson gave up on the EM-150, another major guitar company finally came forward with a quality electric/acoustic 8-string. If you've been looking for the quality of an Ovation guitar but holding off for the sake of your pocketbook, an Applause guitar is the perfect solution.
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It has had a recent professional setup and plays great! I hate to part with it, I just did not get to spend the time to really dive into mandolin and want to fund other electric guitar purchases. Applause guitars are designed to take all the amazing features that set Ovation apart and make them a bit more affordable for beginners and casual players. This is an applause MAE148 in excellent condition.