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.
@colerichardson6739Ай бұрын
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!
@GoldfinchRecordingАй бұрын
Do you have a pic?
@colerichardson6739Ай бұрын
@@GoldfinchRecording i do, where would be the best place to send it. i can get more pics in a couple days
@davidadkins2563Ай бұрын
Hello David,, question again,, I’m trying to find the difference between the recording series and a 44 model
@GoldfinchRecordingАй бұрын
@@davidadkins2563 The 44 series have an entirely different bracing system and a full gloss finish. They are essentially gloss finished 40 series guitar.
@davidadkins2563Ай бұрын
@@GoldfinchRecording thank you
@davidadkins2563Ай бұрын
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
@GoldfinchRecordingАй бұрын
@@davidadkins2563 That’s a very good price.
@BskijrАй бұрын
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?
@GoldfinchRecordingАй бұрын
No I don’t. I should. I have several SD’s in my collection. The biggest difference sonically is caused by the size of the soundhole. Changes the bass response a bit.
@macstil585Ай бұрын
This was really thorough..big fan of Larrivee..had at least 11 different ones the 000 40 KOA I will never sell lol
@davidadkins25632 ай бұрын
Very helpful,, I saw the rug on reverb. Hahaha
@GoldfinchRecording2 ай бұрын
@@davidadkins2563 Yeah I have a small Larrivee dealership but I’m mostly a collector.
@davidadkins25632 ай бұрын
@@GoldfinchRecording beautiful bunch of kids. Haha
@PaulCSmithPhotographer2 ай бұрын
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.
@GoldfinchRecording2 ай бұрын
@@PaulCSmithPhotographer I LOVE my L-03R!
@kbraker5102 ай бұрын
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.
@adamlegion133 ай бұрын
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?
@GoldfinchRecording3 ай бұрын
Arm noise when recording mostly. Although honestly the satin tops tend to naturally buff out overtime on the lower bout so it’s mostly a non issue.
@TrooperMcNeil3 ай бұрын
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.
@jntroisi3 ай бұрын
That was phenomenal
@csheltn3 ай бұрын
What a stellar sounding little guitar!
@garylantinen28194 ай бұрын
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 ?
@Kontio99626 ай бұрын
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.
@ericdavidson55906 ай бұрын
I have the LV09 Custom Shop Italian Spruce…
@danielblackvideo6 ай бұрын
I just purchased an LV-03 mahogany and I’ve been in love with Larrivees for years. Sensational guitars
@AMinorCaseOfBlues6 ай бұрын
Perfect...
@walterjr.steinert60548 ай бұрын
Sweet bell like tone. How much is that one?
@walterjr.steinert60548 ай бұрын
What a tone! Like a piano! How much?
@davidethridge57488 ай бұрын
All those guitar straps hanging around and theyre just sitting there not using them
@GoldfinchRecording8 ай бұрын
lol those straps get used…
@RyanMcQuen8 ай бұрын
That looks just like the Sitka Spruce top.
@walterstreet14679 ай бұрын
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
@walterstreet14679 ай бұрын
4:51
@doug76399 ай бұрын
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 .
@GoldfinchRecording9 ай бұрын
I own one.
@worldwide13769 ай бұрын
Sounds like the nut slot is too tight. But, what a beautiful guitar. I am a big fan of Larrivee guitars.
@SteveMiller-yw7kv9 ай бұрын
How much is a L-03R 2003 that is in close to mint condition worth?
@dwellerstube9 ай бұрын
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?
@GoldfinchRecording9 ай бұрын
The L-09 is fantastic! This video was more geared towards what I call the “hot-rod vintage” style Larrivee guitars. I will have others that deal more with the L bodies. I have a couple very cool L body videos up already as well.
@alexistinsleypope93279 ай бұрын
Very nice.
@shawn-tellewilliams10 ай бұрын
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@shawn-tellewilliams10 ай бұрын
❤❤
@jackklippenstein576610 ай бұрын
I purchased a D-05 with a prefix stereo blender and absolutely love this guitar!
@BruceKaplan10 ай бұрын
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.
@carlmclaughlin429010 ай бұрын
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.
@angelg844511 ай бұрын
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?
@angelg844511 ай бұрын
what is the difference between the L-02 and L-03? Ive had an L-03 before and loved it
@GoldfinchRecording11 ай бұрын
Almost nothing. And it’s changed over the years. The L-02’s have black plastic binding for the most part and 03’s have maple. But I’ve seen some older 03’s with the black binding.
@bernbur-71343 ай бұрын
@@GoldfinchRecording So L-09 and L.02 are comparable soundwise and fretboardwise? You two make it sound like there is no difference :)
@TMoody11 ай бұрын
Where the D-60 in sunburst?
@GoldfinchRecording11 ай бұрын
Oh I wish… I do have a D-60 natural.
@plokijun1911 ай бұрын
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!"
@62dan579 ай бұрын
Actually, it's rope binding. Herringbone looks like the bones of a herring. :)
@mitchfortson841311 ай бұрын
Nice are those nitro finished or Polly ??
@GoldfinchRecording10 ай бұрын
Neither actually.
@aliwhitwell11 ай бұрын
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.
@GoldfinchRecording11 ай бұрын
That’s awesome!!
@TheDennzio11 ай бұрын
I’m a OO 12 fret kind of guy…Larrivee make one?
@GoldfinchRecording11 ай бұрын
Yep www.larrivee.com/products/00-40
@maxwellfan5511 ай бұрын
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.
@llornkcor8880 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jspendleton3898 Жыл бұрын
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.
@GoldfinchRecording Жыл бұрын
They make a bigger L-body in terms of width and you can get an L with a 12 fret to the body neck but I’ve never seen both. Can be ordered that way but I bet it would take a long time.
@JoeIsOut2lunch Жыл бұрын
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.
@manny2429 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@macstil585 Жыл бұрын
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🙏🙏🙏
@Calatriste54 Жыл бұрын
Should have started with the 10 Series, 9 Series, then the 5 and 3. What are you thinking? Body shape, then into the weeds. Woods.. obscure
@tommysixstring5094 Жыл бұрын
Hello friend! I LOVE Larrivee acoustics. Are you on the forum? I have an OM-02 (Canadian - lighter built by far... and I think sapele is THE most balanced back wood)... OM-05 & L-05 (khaya hog has a real mid-range growl... the L-05 is great for strumming though I think I'm an OM guy), OM-03 moon spruce & Bhilwara (very mellow, drier than hog) and a FANTASTIC P-03 (sitka & hog). I am lusting after an OO-03 as folk say they sound fuller than a parlour but really, how much so... as my parlour sounds pretty darn good! Great to see another Larrivee fan