Members Idunno Posted March 1, 2015 Members Share Posted March 1, 2015 I haven't heard any idle chatter from or about this maker in forum-speak for eons. Before I settled on what I have now I preferred the brand/models over any other U.S. mass producer. They fall out of favor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Misha Posted March 1, 2015 Members Share Posted March 1, 2015 I love my Larrivee OM-03. The playability and the sound! No regret! I still love the guitar years after I bought it! There are a couple of Larrivee owners here, I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted March 1, 2015 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2015 Good. I thought they'd gotten some bad rep or something and gone low key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted March 1, 2015 Members Share Posted March 1, 2015 I'm sure I'd like them but I prefer dreads and the only Larrivée I've ever seen was a smaller bodied example that popped up used at Guitar Center. The only dealer near me is a place the looks at you like you're a homeless guy when you try to buy a set of strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted March 2, 2015 Members Share Posted March 2, 2015 No, they haven't fallen out of favor. Prices went up a few years back and then Eastman came out which became almost a direct competitor. Larrivee has expanded their lines somewhat, adding the 02 series which is basically an all-satin finish sapele like the 03 series but the neck is made with a stacked heel instead of using a single piece of mahogany. They also added the 04 series which is satin solid east Indian rosewood back and sides with a gloss top. Finally, they added the 40 series to their higher end, more vintage line but only comes in OM or D body styles in either EIR or mahogany. The selling point with these are that the bracing is subtly different than the typical parabolic bracing profile with the signature symmetrical bracing pattern. Otherwise, the appointments are very similar to the 50 and 60 series but they're priced only a little bit more than the 03 series. I still have my OM-03R that a bunch of you generously gifted me with but it was the unfortunate victim of a domestic incident. While I intend to have it repaired and polished to a high gloss I have to say that the OM-40R now intrigues me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanoo Posted March 2, 2015 Members Share Posted March 2, 2015 Deep End, what guitar do you play? Curious to hear what other members play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted March 2, 2015 Members Share Posted March 2, 2015 I've played 4, and they were all dead-sounding, the frets felt like speed bumps. I bought a L-03R, the A string was just dead. I exchanged it for a Lakewood M-18, and have never regretted it. Lakewoods are rare in North America, though, and slightly more expensive than the basic Larrivee lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted March 2, 2015 Members Share Posted March 2, 2015 Deep End' date=' what guitar do you play? Curious to hear what other members play.[/quote'] My "good" acoustic is an '03 Ibanez AW120. Solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides. Not many folks like Ibanez acoustics, largely due to misinformation, but I'm quite partial to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members recordingtrack1 Posted March 2, 2015 Members Share Posted March 2, 2015 My "good" acoustic is an '03 Ibanez AW120. Solid spruce top, laminated mahogany back and sides. Not many folks like Ibanez acoustics, largely due to misinformation, but I'm quite partial to mine. I've played a few Ibanez acoustics over the years that I thought sounded just fine. I have never owned one, but at that price point, they were just as good as the yammies, or Alvarez, IMO. I wish I had back my Artist "lawsuit" Les Paul from the 80's. That thing was a wonderful guitar. Cost a fortune to lay your hands on these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sdelsolray Posted March 2, 2015 Members Share Posted March 2, 2015 Larrivee makes nice instruments at a rather reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted March 3, 2015 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2015 I thought so, too. I think they could spend a dime promoting themselves, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted March 6, 2015 Members Share Posted March 6, 2015 I got a D-03 about 9 years ago. I was looking for a Martin, but dang Larri just sounded and played better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alexander Smith Posted March 6, 2015 Members Share Posted March 6, 2015 I wanna say as Misha as he said "No regret! I still love the guitar years after I bought it!''Larrivee OM-03.i think it will be a good choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delmont Posted March 10, 2015 Members Share Posted March 10, 2015 Not quite sure what you're asking. Larrivees are great - and the most undervalued brand on the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tony Burns Posted March 11, 2015 Members Share Posted March 11, 2015 No they haven't fallen out of favor -i had a OMv60 a few years ago -it was a very decent guitar -for the money .No regrets when i bought it -it played easy , had very good intonation -just didnt mature the way i though it should of - I feel their a great choice quality and price wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted March 12, 2015 Members Share Posted March 12, 2015 Love mine........one of the best dreds I've ever owned. Mine is a 90's model American Mahogany and Spruce....gorgeous sound. Would recommend to anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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