Members bwalker Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 I am considering putting up some money for a decent "Mid-priced" acoustic guitar. Today, my dream guitar is a Larrivee 10 series (Rosewood). The last 2 Acou-Elec guitars I've had have been Ovations (Celebrity Delx., and Cheap-o Applause version of the Cele-Delx.) I am currently considering either a Larrivee 03 series (approx. $1500, according to their website) or a Ovation Custom Elite (approx, $1800 to $2000) 2 Questions: 1) Any input on my quitar selections??? I would like a full bright acoustic sound, with plenty of "over-tones/harmonics". 2) What difference does a "cutaway" make? Ovation claims that tone is IDENTICAL with or without the cutaway. Larrivee doesn't mention anything about "cutaway's affecting sound", but for an extra $300 you can get it on any of their guitars. Any input? FYI: I'll rarely use this guitar un-plugged, so the "natural" sound isn't as important as what comes through the speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jackwr Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'd go Larrivee, but I don't plug in. I only mic when I have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 You sound like you want the cutaway so I say go for it. The LV-03RE is a fine guitar IMO. The Larrivee 10s are just too gaudy for my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cldplytkmn Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 any price on the larrivee website is a list price... you will probably end up paying approximately 60% of list price... i'd probably second kwaks recommendation for the LV03RE... it should do what you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bwalker Posted February 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 I think the cutaway looks "cooler", but my questions is if anyone thinks there is a tone differance. Is the approx. $300 differance for looks only??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kwakatak Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 I've heard that it really doesn't take much away from the tone. I used to think that they were just for show until I actually played the LV-03RE. I found it almost as easy to play above the 12th fret (bar chords as well as soloing) as my Fender Strat. I'm still a purist though and prefer no cutaways, especially on dreads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 Originally posted by bwalker I think the cutaway looks "cooler", but my questions is if anyone thinks there is a tone differance. Is the approx. $300 differance for looks only??? It's for access to higher frets. And it takes a little more work to build a cutaway. Thing is, on acoustic those realy high notes tend to have that masquito tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t60 fan Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 Originally posted by JasmineTea It's for access to higher frets. And it takes a little more work to build a cutaway. Thing is, on acoustic those realy high notes tend to have that masquito tone. I hear only the females bite. Come to think of it, if that's true, what do the males do, go to McDonalds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 Originally posted by t60 fan I hear only the females bite. Come to think of it, if that's true, what do the males do, go to McDonalds? i don't think they live long enough to eat. they're born, mate, die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t60 fan Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 Originally posted by onbongos i don't think they live long enough to eat. they're born, mate, die Eliminate the none essentials, huh? Maybe the mosquito should be the mascot for the NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cldplytkmn Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 i don't think cutaways have an extremely profound difference on tone/volume, but i have to think that it has SOME effect on tone and volume... i don't see how it couldn't, except that i'm sure the design and bracing are compensated to make up the difference... i don't personally like or need them, but if you want it and its worth the extra money to you, i'd say go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 Originally posted by bwalker I am currently considering either a Larrivee 03 series (approx. $1500, according to their website) or a Ovation Custom Elite (approx, $1800 to $2000)Knock 35-40% off what you see listed at the site. And I'll also say that the 03 series is the way to go. Same guitars without the bling. Originally posted by bwalker What difference does a "cutaway" make? Ovation claims that tone is IDENTICAL with or without the cutaway. Larrivee doesn't mention anything about "cutaway's affecting sound", but for an extra $300 you can get it on any of their guitars. Any input? Debateable. Some say that cutaways take something away from tone. I don't know if any companies compensate for the loss of top surface by adjusting the braces and such. Originally posted by bwalker FYI: I'll rarely use this guitar un-plugged, so the "natural" sound isn't as important as what comes through the speakers. I would'nt take that approach. If you're going to spend a grand or so on a guitar, you should get something that sounds great unplugged. After all, it's an "acoustic" guitar. Most agree that you should buy the guitar and pup seperately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sbird Posted February 13, 2006 Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 i have a cut away on my guitar, and i actually use it quite a bit- i think it would bother me not to have one after having one for so long....have you considered martins? they have a pretty nice spruce top with cutaway for between 1500 and 3-ish , also in a semi acoustic model. if i get a new axe soon, this will be it, although i have played and liked larravies also, i find the neck to be a little fat for my tastes, but that could have just been specific to the ones i've played.ps don't the females actually kill the males? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bwalker Posted February 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thanks for the input. If nothing else, I won't go with the Ovation(s). I really like the larivee sound, even better than Martins. It's still a coin toss about the cutaway, but I think when it comes time to fork out the money, I'll puke up the extra ~$300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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