The Viper Returns
Ovation is electric again.
After years away from the world of solid-body electric guitars, Ovation brings back the Viper — a name with a history, reimagined for a new generation of players.
Built around Ovation’s unmistakable approach to guitar design, the Viper combines a lightweight, ergonomic body with modern components and a remarkably versatile tonal palette. From clean, articulate tones to powerful, driven sounds, the Viper is made to adapt — whether on stage, in the studio or at home.
At the heart of the design is the Babicz Full Contact Bridge, providing exceptional string-to-body contact and sustain. Lace pickups deliver clarity, responsiveness and a wide tonal range, while the choice of hardtail or tremolo lets players find the setup that fits their style.
The result is a guitar that feels familiar, yet distinctly different. A modern electric guitar with the character, innovation and individuality that have always defined Ovation.
The Viper is back. And Ovation is electric again.
The success story of a visionary.
More than fifty years ago, Charles Kaman brought his idea of a modern guitar to the world market.
Kaman dared to approach guitar making in a way that is still polarizing today. A special fiber-plastic composite material (Lyrachord®) in combination with a parabolic body shape (Roundback®) were the ingredients for a completely new sound experience in the already crowded acoustic guitar market.
The final breakthrough came with the electro-acoustic version of the Ovation guitar.
Here too, Kaman's experience in the aerospace industry led the way for a development that resulted in the first piezoelectric pickup. This made it possible for acoustic guitarists to remain present even in full band arrangements, or for soloists to perform at large open-air events without compromising on sound.
This unique sound, paired with the playing comfort of an electric guitar, still makes the Ovation a must-have for guitarists in clubs and stadiums alike.
