Love that Root Beer burst by the way. I could never find one. That’s my favorite color RS4 as well.

Beautiful collection. I was lucky enough to purchase very early 2008 amber Larrivee RS4 with Lollar pickups. Just as to how great of a guitar the RS4 is, I own several guitars to compare it too. . A Larrivee Baker T, a Gibson Les Paul Standard, a Gibson SG , a Fender American Strat , A Musicman Axis Sport, and a few very nice but more affordable guitars such as Godin, PRS SE, and Epiphone. The two Larrivees are on a whole different level from the others and that’s saying a lot because the others are pretty great. Larrivee makes a super high quality guitar. The RS4 is the best guitar I own hands down. Everything about it screams high quality. The wood, the hardware, the finish work and craftsmanship are top notch. They were pretty pricey brand new but definitely worth it when you looked at what it was. They didn’t cut any corners building these. It’s a shame that they didn’t catch on and were discontinued. I think that if the headstock had said Gibson it would still be in production. People just didn’t want to spend that kind of money on a guitar if it didn’t say Fender, Gibson or PRS on it. It was easily custom shop or PRS level quality. If you can still find one anywhere I’d highly recommend that you grab it.

Left is the L-02 and right is the L-09?

Great video. I have a 1997 D03E i bought new back then. It is a beautiful guitar with great sound and has done me well. It has a really nice slim neck. I recently played a 2012ish L03 and found the neck to be quite cunky, has Larrivee changed the neck profiles? Another tech question , my D03E came with a tusq nut and saddle, i think the saddle is in need of a replacement now. Do you recommend going for a new bone saddle, seems to be that Larrivee mostly use bone now, would it make a difference. If i was to upgrade the saddle to bone, should the nut also be upgraded to bone. I am a little hesitant to change too much as i dont really want to effect the sound. Also for the life of the guitar i have used Elixir custom light strings on it, would the sound be better if i upped these to standard light guage. Sorry for all the questions. PS you are very blessed to have such an amazing range of Larrivees.

hi, my friend has a larrivee electric that neither one of us have been able to ID if you would be able to help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. thanks so much if you ever see this!

Hello David,, question again,, I’m trying to find the difference between the recording series and a 44 model

Hi,, enjoyed your video,, I was looking for a larrivee L 09 moonspruce with rosewood,, friend offered one for $1900 is that a good price,, it is a 2021 I believe, in mint condition

Thank you for the information, it was quite helpful. I've recently grown a fondness for 12 fretters. I was wondering the sonic differences between the SD-44 vs the SD-50. You mentioned some differences in the bass in the video, do you have a video comparing the 2?

This was really thorough..big fan of Larrivee..had at least 11 different ones the 000 40 KOA I will never sell lol

Very helpful,, I saw the rug on reverb. Hahaha

Hey seeing's your a Larrivee collector just wondering if you could offer some advice? I have an opportunity to buy a L-03 R, price is $1000 US. Has a missing strap end pin and a chip on the headstock that is cosmetic only. I'm an intermediate player wanting a nice quality guitar for private doodling only. Wondering if you think this is a worthwhile purchase, have been contemplating a Martin but am a bit spooked by some of the quality issues I am seeing of late. want something I can grow old with. Cheers in advance for any help you can give.

My first Larrivee was the initial production of the parlors. I bought a maple one in summer of 2000. I wish I could say that I k ew how to play a guitar if that build and that I still had it, alas I do not. They are rather rare where I live and not often for sale locally. I would love to get an 00, parlor or 000 some day . I really enjoy the custom headstock inlay work.

Awesome vid. Thanks for the info! Curious… why prioritize a gloss top on the 40, but not the back/sides? Just to avoid oil marks from hand and arm placement?

I've had a D-03 for over 20 years. I like mahogany. I remember the local shop was having trouble selling the parlor guitars. The were reduced in price. I wish I picked one up. The love that my D-03 handles medium strings like a champ.

That was phenomenal

What a stellar sounding little guitar!

Hello I also have a few Larrivee guitars fantastic underrated guitars the Jumbos are unbelievable....I store my guitars tuned down a step does anyone else do this ?

I have an L-27(C-19) Flying Eagle, built in Victoria in the spring of 1982. I bought the guitar around 1985 (and traded in my electrical equipment for it, which I have never regretted). It's a wonderful instrument that has acquired an increasingly beautiful, overtone-rich sound over the years. I have other very beautiful guitars, but the Larrive with Venetian cutaway is my favourite.

I have the LV09 Custom Shop Italian Spruce…

I just purchased an LV-03 mahogany and I’ve been in love with Larrivees for years. Sensational guitars

Perfect...

Sweet bell like tone. How much is that one?

What a tone! Like a piano! How much?

All those guitar straps hanging around and theyre just sitting there not using them

That looks just like the Sitka Spruce top.

Thanks for going over most of the models , I am looking to get a l-03 or 09 what are your thoughts on this for my first full size guitar as a beginner and a senior student coming back to playing after almost 50 years 8:29

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Hey ,have you ever come across an all mahogany D-03 ? I have a beautiful 1998 and I have never seen another one . All larrivee could tell me was how many D-03's were made in 98. Would like to find out how many all mahogany ones were produced that year .

Sounds like the nut slot is too tight. But, what a beautiful guitar. I am a big fan of Larrivee guitars.

How much is a L-03R 2003 that is in close to mint condition worth?

Thanks for the video. Beautiful collection but I am surprised to not see an L body. Isn't that the Larrivee signature body style? And thoughts around cutaway vs. traditional? I'm leaning towards a traditional L-09 since I don't go up the neck much higher than the 12th fret, especially on an acoustic. Wonder if the non-cutaway has a little bit more depth or would that just be the variability of guitar to guitar?

Very nice.

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I purchased a D-05 with a prefix stereo blender and absolutely love this guitar!

My wife hastwo Larrivees. An OM5 with maple back and sides. Sound a little like an old Gibson L-00 - very pronounced midrange and articulate sound - play it every day. It's usually in open D. And then a OMV-05 with the venetian cutaway, maple binding, abalone rosette and a more balanced tone. It also has a clear pickguard for a very finger style sort of a luck. Spends most of its time in the case, because she has a Collings OM1A that she likes for standard tuning.

i HAVE A L28 i bought new in 79,great guitar. I have tried many others, even bought a Yamaha FGX5 recently ,but the Larry wins overall..I bought it when he was in Victoria B.C.. I Now live in N.B. Canada.

I always have a special place for Larrivee and their crafts people! With all those Larrivees you could spare an acoustic to a kindly poor musician?

what is the difference between the L-02 and L-03? Ive had an L-03 before and loved it

Where the D-60 in sunburst?

4:08. - The binding is called haringbone. I did some research and arranged a purchase for a friend - "the horror, the horror!" - and discovered the Larrivée OM3, now doubled in price since about 6 years ago. I have a custom flat-top, custom German Brazil rosewood 1984 classical and a Taylor 412ce-N. The OM3 was so simple and elegant (all wood and harringbone binding with open Grover tuners then). I said that it would have been my permanent stage instrument. Another "would have been!"

Nice are those nitro finished or Polly ??

My brother-in-law in Florida has an LV-05 which I get to play every time I visit from Scotland. I loved it so much I decided to buy a Larrivee. Not so easy in the UK as they are quite rare. Eventually I sourced a 2004 D-05 in "as new" condition so I bought it. Not content with that I wanted one with a rosewood back & sides. Took a while but eventually sourced a 2012 LV-03R in mint condition so I bought it. Now I can't put it down as it sounds so good.

I’m a OO 12 fret kind of guy…Larrivee make one?

Larrivee guitars, fantastic build quality. The spruce/walnut dread I have is a dream come true. Unrivalled tone, so comfortable, such a joy to play.

I had a beautiful Larrivée 25 years ago but unfortunately I was broke at the time and had to pawn it. It was the last of my valuables that I could part with. Pretty sure it was worth more than my car and I'm sure I debated on selling the car instead lol. I don't remember a model number but it did have a more jumbo type body and the neck was wider than any "standard" acoustic I knew of at the time. I loved that wider neck as I was a fairly new player and fingerpicking was what I was gravitating to. I sure miss that guitar and what could have been. Those are beautiful guitars, sir. Thank you for the tour. I wish there was a place locally that sold them and I could "test drive" one and own one (or two or three 😂) again.

Have you ever seen a 12 fret L Body built in the Martin style? Meaning an elongated body instead of the typical way of using a 14 fret body with a 12 fret neck and shifted bridge.

I have a very sad story about my 97 OM-05R. I’ve been looking for a guitar like that ever since. Does anybody know when they decided to change the necks? I believe it’s at the end of the 90s.

Thank you

Great video..love it was fortunate to meet Jean in the Victoria shop. Little did i know at the time ..a friend was apprenticing there ..now i understand..incredible collection🙏🙏🙏