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1978 Model 1121 Artist Balladeer

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Lonnie
Posted 2014-01-21 5:40 PM (#481412)
Subject: 1978 Model 1121 Artist Balladeer



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Location: Phoenix, AZ

I have a lead on this vintage O for sale, I may pick it up since the price is right. Anyone have any advice on the pros and cons for this particular model? Sounds like it is good shape, but I have not seen it in person.

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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-01-21 5:56 PM (#481413 - in reply to #481412)
Subject: Re: 1978 Model 1121 Artist Balladeer



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		It doesn't plug in.

I had a nice one that FedEx broke the neck on... I fixed it and sold it.
I have a nice one that had a broken neck, but it was repaired by the previous owner.

Both sound GREAT


My current one is from about 1971, has a hand-laid bowl and is surprisingly Loud.
And light.
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Lonnie
Posted 2014-01-21 6:31 PM (#481415 - in reply to #481412)
Subject: Re: 1978 Model 1121 Artist Balladeer



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Location: Phoenix, AZ		Yeah, I knew is is acoustic only, but I very seldom plug in. What is a hand-laid bowl... fiberglass?
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-01-21 6:44 PM (#481416 - in reply to #481412)
Subject: Re: 1978 Model 1121 Artist Balladeer



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Yes, Fiberglass.
The 1121 was only made until 1982 according to the OFC Price guide so I think that all of them are hand-laid.
The simple way to tell is to look inside the sound-hole. If you see weave it is hand-laid.
If you see injection divots, it ain't.
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