Larrivee?

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 21st, 2009, 07:47 AM

Has anyone had any experience with Larrivee guitars?

How are their 03 series guitars?

**markb** · November 21st, 2009, 02:42 PM

I've got a first series parlour, sometimes called P-01 (but not by Larrivee). Although its a "cheap" model, the construction is absolutely flawless.
The 3 series are great guitars with a similar vibe, nothing fancy just good timber and good luthiery. The L body is a really nice hybrid between dread and OM.

**sunvalleylaw** · November 21st, 2009, 02:48 PM

There was a D-03R in the shop that closed here that I lusted for a long time. Shop closed before I was ready to buy, or I might have ended up with it. A nice, satin finish, rosewood dread. Great neck (I really got along with that neck), nice looking guitar, nice looking headstock, good colors, nice sound. Not truly a Martin sound, not truly a Taylor sound, more a Larrivee sound. And that was a good thing!

I believe Algonquin is a proud owner of one, though I think it is an OM size.

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 21st, 2009, 05:04 PM

Thanks guys, I am considering a used L03, if I can get one for a good price.

**Algonquin** · November 21st, 2009, 05:29 PM

A used L-03 in good condition is and excellent guitar for the money. I'm very happy with mine. Are you looking at a particular model, or just cruising the classifieds?

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 21st, 2009, 05:36 PM

Thanks Algonquin, I'm just cruising the classifieds.

I don't need a pickup.

**Algonquin** · November 21st, 2009, 05:53 PM

Have fun searching... saddle or sound hole pickups can always be added down the road if you ever find yourself needing/wanting one.

Cheers

**tjcurtin1** · November 21st, 2009, 08:09 PM

I bought an OM-3 and had it for a few weeks. A beautiful guitar all around, but at home it didn't sound the way it had in the shop (possible influence of in-the-moment guitar lust???), and I was looking for a bigger sound that I ultimately found in my Tacoma. I also liked the D-03 and thought that the L-03 would be a nice possibility but didn't cotton to it's sound compared to the D and the OM. I would strongly suggest that you play them - and any model that you are thinking about - before buying.

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 21st, 2009, 08:15 PM

Thanks Ted.

Since I would be buying used, I don't think that I get a chance to play it first.

**tjcurtin1** · November 21st, 2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard

Thanks Ted.

Since I would be buying used, I don't think that I get a chance to play it first.

See if you can find one in a local shop (are they still making that model?) Also, esp if you want a made-in-north-America guitar, I strongly suggest that you try Seagull's 'Artist Mosaic' line. The one I tried (cedar and Mahog) was one of the most beautiful instruments I have ever held - gorgeous woods and workmanship, and a lovely warm sound. I was just looking for rosewood as it turned out - I was loathe to send the Seagull back, but since I can only afford one really good guitar.... BTW, doing much with your Johnson? Oops.. sorry if that sounds rude, but you know what I mean...

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 22nd, 2009, 10:18 AM

Too late. Just got a great deal on an new Seagull Artist Studio (Solid Rosewood/Spruce).

If my son doesn't like it, then it's mine

My Johnson is patiently waiting until I learn to slide.

**sunvalleylaw** · November 22nd, 2009, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard

Too late. Just got a great deal on an new Seagull Artist Studio (Solid Rosewood/Spruce).

If my son doesn't like it, then it's mine

My Johnson is patiently waiting until I learn to slide smoothly from the head(stock) to the body.

Congrats! There is a Seagull dealer near here, and I always liked the look and apparent quality, but they never had anything but the cedar tops, etc. No rosewood/spruce, and that was the sound I wanted. I would love to hear one of their R/S models sometime.

**evenkeel** · November 22nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard

Too late. Just got a great deal on an new Seagull Artist Studio (Solid Rosewood/Spruce).

If my son doesn't like it, then it's mine

Congrats Tot. Hope your son likes it. Then again, if not you get it, so you win either way.

Like SVL all the Seagulls I've played have been cedar tops. Cedar, regardless of brand, never really grabbed me.

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 22nd, 2009, 12:01 PM

Thanks Sun & 'keel.

The guitar is new & I can return it within a few days if I don't like it. I plan on having it checked out by a luthier.

**tjcurtin1** · November 22nd, 2009, 02:32 PM

Congrats, ToT - I bet you'll love it. I'd like to hear a Seagull R/S too. I tried the cedar top because I love the sound of my Art & Lutherie (another Godin/Seagull brand) cedar top. In the end, the Seagull sounded so similar to the A&L it didn't make sense to have both.

**bigG** · November 22nd, 2009, 11:08 PM

Congrats, tot! Everything I've read and heard abt Seagull is very positive. Unfortunately, in this little berg I live in, no one carries Seagull, or Godin, or Larrivee...or Collings, or, etc, etc...

No doubt it's a great guitar!

**tot_Ou_tard** · November 24th, 2009, 05:42 AM

Yeah, its hard to try these things out. We'll see.

**tjcurtin1** · December 6th, 2009, 04:56 PM

So, Tot - what's the word on the new Seagull?

**tot_Ou_tard** · December 13th, 2009, 08:24 PM

I love it & so does my son.

So much, in fact, that I got myself an Artist Studio Burst (spruce/rosewood)
at a great price.

I didn't think much of the looks online, but in person she's a beaut!

It's quite fun to play an acoustic.

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