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Location: N W Ohio | I have two Ovations that by the serial numbers are both 79's. My 1117 is 193xxx and my 1112 is 162xxx. I believe the 1117 is a Legend and the 1112 is a Balladeer. There is a lot of difference in their construction. I realize they are different models but I guess I would have expected them to be more similar. The 1117 has the truss rod adjustment cover at the headstock, while the 1112 is inside the body. The necks are very different, the 1112 is thicker(still great).The bowls are not only different colors but seem to be, well different. Both are fairly new to me but are becomming my main squeezes. Any light you experenenced guys can shed is appreciated. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | 1117 Legend is A-braced and has AAA spruce top. Truss rod bound neck with diamond shaped inlays, gold hardware. 1112 Balladeer is X-braced and has A grade top. Has K-bar unbound neck and chrome hardware. The bowls are similar but have different neck attachment. Bowls might be different color (brown vs. black). The bowls might also appear to have a slightly different pattern to the texturing. Based on the difference in the bracing and the neck, I would expect they sound quite different. |
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Location: SoCal | The 1112 is a Custom Balladeer and from the date of production, should have had a truss rod instead of a Kbar, but this was a time when Ovation was undergoing the change in the neck support system. |
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Location: N W Ohio | As usual, a wealth of knowledge. Yes they do sound quite different. The Legend is dark and deep, and the Balladeer is bright. The Legend plays unbelievable considering that it needs some work.(bridge is lifting) The Balladeer is a pristine Sunburst. |
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