Name: Applause E-Acoustic Guitar AB28-5S, Black Satin
Brand: Applause by Ovation
SKU: .AP521.115
Price: 378.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Nut Width	scale 643mm/25.3inch, 43mm/1 11/16inch
Electronics	Applause CE304T active Preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner

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Applause E-Acoustic Guitar AB28-5S, Black Satin

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