Experience the harmonious blend of craftsmanship and innovation with the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String. This guitar is a testament to Ovation’s commitment to quality and unique design, offering musicians a distinctive voice both on stage and in the studio. Featuring a signature Lyrachord® composite body, this guitar delivers exceptional resonance and projection, ensuring your tones are both rich and articulate. The 12-string configuration offers a lush, full-bodied sound that’s perfect for creating intricate harmonies or adding depth to your solo performances.

The Custom Legend series is renowned for its elegant aesthetics paired with practical functionality. The spruce top is meticulously designed to enhance the guitar’s tonal range, while the scalloped X-bracing provides added strength and sustain. Each note you play will benefit from a clarity that is often sought after but rarely achieved in 12-string models. The guitar’s neck is crafted for comfort, allowing for smooth transitions and effortless playability, making it ideal for both seasoned players and those new to the 12-string world.

Key Features:

• Lyrachord® composite body for enhanced resonance and projection
• 12-string configuration for a lush, full-bodied sound
• Spruce top with scalloped X-bracing for superior tonal range
• Comfortable neck design for improved playability
• Elegant aesthetics, combining style and functionality
• Ideal for both stage and studio settings

Product specs

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String?

The Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String features a comfortable neck profile that is designed to accommodate the additional string tension and width of a 12-string guitar, making it suitable for players who enjoy intricate fingerpicking as well as strumming.

How does the composite back of the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String affect its sound?

The composite back of the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String provides enhanced projection and durability, contributing to a balanced tone with clear highs and rich lows, which is ideal for both live performances and studio recordings.

Is the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String suitable for beginner guitarists?

While the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String offers exceptional sound quality and playability, its 12-string configuration may be challenging for beginners due to the increased string tension and complexity, making it more suitable for intermediate to advanced players.

Does the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String come with a built-in pickup?

No, the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String does not have a built-in pickup, making it an acoustic-only model. Players seeking amplification would need to use an external microphone or install a pickup system separately.

What kind of music is the Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String best suited for?

The Ovation 1158 Custom Legend 12-String is well-suited for genres that benefit from the rich, full-bodied sound of a 12-string guitar, such as folk, rock, and certain styles of classical music, providing lush harmonics and a distinctive chime.