Applause AE35 Description Acoustic Electric 12 String Guitar in Natural. More than a guitar, it's a Roundback and incorporates the revolutionary lyramold round-shaped back - the acoustic guitar design introduced by Ovation. The dovetail heel/neck joint allows the neck angle to be accurately and permanently set at the factory. The ThruNeck design on this Applause 12-string guitar offers a more playable, stable neck and supports the fingerboard into the guitar body.