Bought rare sunburst Larrivee D-03 off eBay - questions

[naterz]

Hi all

 

First of all I'm excited about the purchase as I've had my eyes on a D-03 for a long time now.

 

My first question is does a sunburst finish affect the tone at all? If so how much?

 

If you'd like to see it, check out the completed listing here:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/1999-Larrivee-D-03-Rare-Sunburst-Finish_W0QQitemZ180001998790QQihZ008QQcategoryZ2385QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

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This cost $680 with shipping. It's a 1999 model with bone saddle. Says it's excellent condition. What do you guys think? Did I pay a little too much? I do like the sunburst a lot.

 

Haven't played it yet. Hope it gets here soon.

 

Comments welcome!

 

Nathan

[studyscoot]

I think you did pretty good. Thats a cool larrivee, and the 03 series sounds awesome.

[mischultz]

 

Originally posted by naterz Hi all My first question is does a sunburst finish affect the tone at all? If so how much? Nathan

 

 

Great score. I have a D03 on the way as well (the current limited sapele). As for the finish/tone question, the dye has a pretty minimal mass, so I don't think there would be a significant impact on the tonal response. Much less so that the difference between full gloss and minimal matte. It's almost entirely a matter of keeping the mass to a minimum...

 

Michael

[SongMan]

Congrads on this guitar. The sunbust makes this guitar very rare and special. I think you did good on the price.

enjoy!

[Fstpicker]

You got a very good deal for a very rare guitar. First one I've ever heard of and seen!

 

Great price IMO.

 

Jeff

[hammergjh]

That sounds like a good deal. I just picked up the D03R. It is a very solid, beautifully made acoustic. Paid a grand for it, so, it's nice to see it will hold its value pretty well.

 

[naterz]

Thanks to everyone for their comments. I notice the D-03s go around $500 - $600 or so on eBay.

 

This one had a bid of barely over $500 with the reserve not met up to about 14 seconds left in the auction when I bid $650. So I barely just met the reserve, I guess it was $650.

 

It also had a buy-it-now of $700.

 

If she plays & sounds as good as she looks I'll be happy.

 

Nathan

[Cldplytkmn]

if i'd have been shopping for a larrivee, i'd have bought that one in a heartbeat... i'd say you did real well on the price.

 

the burst finish SHOULDN'T be any thicker than a normal finish, so you really shouldn't notice any difference in tone. You'll probably see more fingerprints though...