Larrivee Guitar and the Stupid Truss Rod

Larrivee Guitar and the Stupid Truss Rod
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[@LeftyF2003]

I'm dealing with this now on my Larrivee LV03-e. I went down 1/2 a string guage so had to get some more relief into the neck. It never dawned on my after 11 years of playing this guitar that I had no idea where the truss rod adjustment nut was located. In looking into the sound hole, that didn't clear it up until I got a dental mirror at just the right angle was able to see where it was. After cursing Larrivee and all of his offspring for the sadistic position of the nut, I ordered the correct wrench and I'm trying 1/4 turns and waiting for results in 2 hour increments. Thanks for confirming my feelings on this otherwise stellar guitar. I'm sure they aren't the only ones that bury this in the sound hole where it's particularly hard to locate. In fairness, Martin and many others choose to put it on the butt of the neck, my best guess so as to not take the Gibson philosophy of "1/16th of an inch of wood at the headstock break is plenty of wood for anybody!", followed by the sickening sound of a headstock snapping off as the guitar slides slowly to the floor...

[@Happy-Me.]

Just watched another Larrivee videos you did 4 years ago. How time flies!

[@OzziePete1]

That Larrivee truss rod adjustment wrench looks like an older guy's nightmare as he is wheeled into the Theatre for a prostate exam!

[@renegade44040]

Whistle 😙 That's a sweetie sounding guitar.

[@ronwhited1224]

Oh how I've come to loath that truss rod over the past 26 years!

[@liverpoolred2834]

Hi Dave. Great to see you back in the streaming position! Thanks for all your vids over the years...I've learnt so much. Remember though fellow guitarists........Dave's adjustments must be followed by many hours of strumming and picking fun.....all in the playing position of course! :-)

[@DRB2023]

I bought a Larrivee OM44RE Moonwood top in December 2019 right before all hell broke loose. Hardly play my Martin ec anymore. It's that good.

[@decoratingelements7748]

agree! picked up an om-60 and almost never play my martin om-21 now

[@nige99]

I just got a LV03e fantastic after a truss rod turn !

[@aliwhitwell]

@@nige99 I have one too (a 2012 year Canadian)and love it! 🙂

[@Wcb21]

I find it funny that I my Larrivee came with a truss rod and a beautiful binding ...not plastic. My Martin d28 ... no truss rod and a plastic binding. And which guitar do you think I payed more for !!!

[@wademiyataki9221]

Great to see you again! Stay safe!

[@dangolguitartech]

Great video, Dave… And the sound of that motor almost put me to sleep.🤠

[@I.am_Groot]

Good to see you dude!! I am cracking open a cold one and tuning up to play some good old rock n roll... CHEERS

[@dontderockmeriz4546]

Been a bit Dave. When I don’t get a notification I go to the home page to make sure I didn’t somehow miss one. Now that my cubbies have traded the whole team away it’s time to start setting up & working on my guitars. Thanks for all you do.

[@er5406]

Thanks Dave for another journey through the wonderful world of guitar setup.

[@aquaboneus]

Larrivee now uses a different truss rod and tool- similar to Martin. *They also now have a 16" fingerboard radius... solid updates in my opinion.

[@jonathanroberts6110]

Lovely job. I'm just squaring up to do this job. It didn't come with the only tool which will adjust it so I've got to source one first.

[@robertdodge8587]

Always enjoy your videos, keep um coming, many thanks.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

More to come!

[@wayneyeager2842]

Good day Dave, nice seeing another one. Wayne in PA.

[@robbduggan6151]

Another cool video Thanks !

[@DaveJavuify]

I think I speak for the entire World when I say... We NEED another Friday Nite Sandwich Hour with our favourite guitar tech. How about it Dave?

[@larryburwell8550]

hows the rest of the 5

[@DaveJavuify]

@@larryburwell8550 Jealous of all my millions. Lol

[@larryburwell8550]

@@DaveJavuify so you are the Dave Clark of the Dave Clark 5? I'm showing my age but I remember!

[@b.j.surfdog3724]

@@larryburwell8550 if that's true....WOW. I loved to listen to those guys growing up. Some of the Best song and music writing EVER!!!

[@channelsixtysix066]

Beautiful instrument, and the truss rod played nice. Sounds sweet.

[@69telecasterplayer]

I like your conversational style while working. Your channel reminds me of Uncle Steve Fishing channel.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

You can do it , Dave, I have no doubts.

[@picksalot1]

My Lowden requires the same kind of wacky shaped tool to adjust the truss rod. Rather than indulge the silly design by purchasing such a tool, I bent a 3/8" copper tube into a "J" shape, then taped an "L" hex wrench into the hole of the short end of the "J" and it works like a charm.

[@larryburwell8550]

Well, dave that is a nice looking and sounding guitar for sure. you did a great job on it, but i gotta be honest ive never ever heard of a Larrivee guitar! almost like my name. but looks like a great one plays like a great one since you performed your magic on her!. loved the video

[@frogblues]

Some Larivees have a small gap just above the truss rod opening and if the wrench goes in that gap it feels like it's in the right spot. But it's not and turning it does nothing, obviously. That's why I always use a mirror.

[@bernardcannell5896]

Dave the trick with stringing up a bass guitar works great

[@acespark1]

Loverly guitar I have never seen one before

[@anime3d657]

Good stuff, Dave. Thanks.

[@timothybedwards5440]

Awesome guitar Thnx Dave

[@heikkivuori]

Good job Dave!

[@ALTDOK667]

That's a sweet fiddle! 😈

[@frankcarter6427]

good to see you man -

[@joeporter4616]

Nice Guitar

[@markvonwisco7369]

This reminds me that the Larivee truss rod wrench is missing from the case for my D-09 (the D-28 killer).

[@robgraham5016]

Dave - you missed the perfect line: I'll grind yer bones to make my bread!

[@guyrose6602]

I have a 1981 Larrivee. No truss rod, neck still straight as when I bought it new. And that is with our brutal climate, going from 70-80% humidity in the summer to 20-30% in the winter. Don't know how they did it, but it worked.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

it has one you can't find it

[@guyrose6602]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff My luthier has the same model. There is none.

[@guyrose6602]

@@DavesWorldofFunStuff Just went over an old CBC factory tour documentary. You're right, there is a rod, but it is not adjustable. Interesting to watch, you can find it on You Tube.

[@Pagra50]

I have two Larrivees. A L-03 that I purchased years ago and an LV-05. Both guitars are pretty amazing. But the 03 in my fave. It's back and sides are Indian Laurel that gives it a sound very close to a certain type of rosewood from South America. That wood was used to manufacture a limited series. And I feel damn lucky to have one. The LV is also a fine instrument with red mahogany back and sides. Not as much punch as the 03 but more rounded tone. I don't know why these guitars aren't more popular because they're pricing and quality is comparable to anything out there. Dave I wanted to ask you what type of guitar polish you use? I saw your spritzin something on the guitar but didn't catch the label.

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

music nomad The guitar ONE

[@owboky102050]

It's just about time for another cooking video Dave!🥪

[@christopherjulian3361]

Go Dave go.

[@mvp019]

FYI - Larivee truss rod wrenches also work on Collings guitars too; same PITA arrangement.

[@Calatriste54]

Great information..😃

[@dommadonia9207]

Semi finals of the truss rod olympics! Looks like Canada made it to the gold medal match!

[@MrWilson-WithaPbass]

The night gallery guitars are giving me nightmares as well ...

[@danpaolillo2636]

Never heard of these guitars before. Canadian? Whatever, looks and sounds great.

[@jamesfetherston1190]

Yep. If in the market for a nice Taylor or Martin, you should also try out a Larivee for comparison. Very nice guitars.

[@IndigoJo]

The older ones are Canadian but they are now based in Oxnard, California.

[@ShannonFerguson]

That shirt looks like it has the Ferguson family crest.

[@StuartNevilleBooks]

It looks like an OM-40 - I have a Larrivee OM-40R, with rosewood back and sides, that I will never part with.

[@banjodenjo]

Same here.I havent even glanced at another guitar since I got my larrivee years ago.

[@RobertELee420]

SO many, Thats what she saids in Daves vids LOLOLOLOL Keep rockin!

[@RickSettle]

"Wackiest Ship in the Army"

[@paulcargo4233]

Hey David how ya been

[@jonviall5566]

WAY COOL BRO

[@jhchooo]

I have two Larrivee's and they both came with the truss rod wrench... I understand every guitar comes with one... just keep it in your case!

[@RayBecker]

Dave says: What could go wrong? Why not just yell for Murphy to show up

[@robinleebraun7739]

I also noticed that sanding the bone nut smells just like getting your teeth drilled. Hate that smell.

[@carlosgaspar8447]

"that grinding smells like going to the dentist"....george washington

[@dorfsteen]

David i got a Mitchell Dreadnought for a hundred bucks in mint condition someone must have lost a saddle when they took the strings off got a new saddle but didn't file it down and just stuck it on there, so naturally I had to take it off and sand it down well worth it for a hundred bucks by the way what do you think of Mitchell guitars their pretty good I think. the neck isn't pushing down the sound hole the bridge isn't pushing down the sound hole. it's nice and straight it's beautiful 12-string by the way and it came with a hard case. it's nice dark blue velvet inside a roadrunner quite the bargain I'll tell you, I'm psyched I'm waiting for a new saddle to come in the mail from tusqe just so I can spruce it up a little bit better some brand new tens on it rock and roll bro😎🎸🎶

[@SgtSteel1]

Any news on the kit Tele? Did you decide on a colour/finish yet?

[@sbrown1953]

Thank you, Dave, for bringing the Science!

[@fredherfst8148]

Hey, Dave

[@BDUBZ49]

Like just for the title of the video.

[@quoguitars9555]

Dear Dave, I did as you suggested and put on my headphones, and now I can't even hear lip reading!!! Please advise on setting my ears up lol. Quo @ Quo Guitars

[@jerryodom7358]

I watched a video where somebody fretted each string at the 3rd fret and plucked string (between) nut and the fretted note. He said if note sounds out the string groove at nut was too high and needed filling down until string doesn’t sound. Is that a good reference or just BS?

[@jonahguitarguy]

Got into an argument on another channel about how the hole through the transverse brace could weaken the brace. Poked the hornets nest with that one. So Larriavee gets around drilling that hole with the freaky wrench. Good for them. Could also just have the rod adjust from the nut end. Trust me that stirred them up as well.

[@BoredZodiac]

idk why nut end truss rods seem to bother people so much.

[@nige99]

@@BoredZodiac looks messy that's all I reckon it is ....I turned mine on my Larrivee easy enough made it super super playing now👍

[@pietroanania]

where is located the Truss Rod hole on a c 72 presentation?I don't find it..

[@BoatsCars1]

Yeah, more FNSH!

[@walterjr.steinert6054]

Get your headphones on! Love it Dave. What is the make/model of your bone saddle shaver?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

mastercraft

[@stuartmortensen6033]

I think the show was The Wackiest Ship In The Army

[@chriscarlson7809]

Hi Dave, what do you do if the bass side needs more off the saddle than the treble side? Thank you , have a good day.

[@russellharris5072]

I had a Larivee OM10,pretty but I couldn't get on with it and my friends didn't like the sound of it.I eventually part exchanged it for a Martin CEO7................................

[@sean7193]

does sanding the saddle kill the tone?

[@tedsmith4353]

Send them to Caleb.☺♪

[@chuckshaw1593]

I have one question, why Larrivee? Why?

[@HayesTech]

I've been thinking about getting a Larrivee D-44r. What is your honest opinion of this brand. Save up for a Martin or are these guitars as good?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

nice guitars

[@jimballardband]

✌🏻🍻

[@happymontanamusic]

Come on. I never tried the truss rod on my Larrivee. I just did it in 3 seconds and continued to place back in within seconds with zero trouble. No mirror... Perhaps the California Larrivee D-40 is easier? Amazing guitars

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

they changed it

[@happymontanamusic]

Ahh, so you mean "older larrivee's with the stupid truss rod!":)@@DavesWorldofFunStuff

[@AHoundOnAHonda]

Took me a few minutes to work out that a "meer" is a mirror. :)

[@scottdunbar4898]

Hey Dave, have you ever adjusted a Washburn acoustic truss rod? They're kind of weird too...I think.

[@wayneg296]

👍👍😎✌️

[@philf4086]

Dave - in the first few seconds of the video, you show a close up of the headstock. There is a really sharp pull angle on both E strings into their tuners. I've generally wrapped these "the other way" and wound them from the outside to reduce that angle. Am I way off base? I am an amateur everything.

[@kootenaystringworks1765]

That'd be confusing when tuning.

[@philf4086]

@@kootenaystringworks1765 Yes, but after about the first 10 times of tuning the key the wrong way you'll catch on.

[@b-regsproductions]

Dave, use a fade to black transition between the intro graphic and the video clip👍👍

[@robinleebraun7739]

Pythagorean theorem. All about triangles.

[@guitardude4700]

Since I do a lot of my own work on my guitars you just steered me away from larrivee

[@halvach1998]

Hey Dave, what grit belt do you use for that job on the grinder? Cheers!

[@Jesse-xi5tf]

When a man finds a hole. Its a rare occurance.

[@RoyHollister]

My Larrivee came with an L shaped one

[@j_freed]

I like how Dave uses the same rag to pull off loose dirt everywhere and then swirl it all over the finish while he’s buffing. What could go wrong? 🤔

[@EricRyanSound]

L-04

[@williamcampbell7387]

Because you had cavities?

[@nyacoustics8373]

what a moronic design for a truss rod. They made it so they can only service it.

[@fallingsky1984]

Dave you would have way more subscribers if women watched your yt ch 😀😀😃

[@scottmhorn]

wish i could laugh at this but it aint funny how stupid the design is.

[@Workingcockers]

Dave, I’m looking to buy a Larrivee L 03 used. A guy in my hometown has one that is a L 03 WL (Claro Walnut back and sides), however, it has a long hairline fracture near the nut that spans about 3 frets. He claims it’s an easy fix and says it’s in good condition. He wants $1250 but the neck issue is a huge concern. Is this an easy fix?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

pass..buy a guitar without a crack..if it's aan easy fix ..get it fixed then sell it