Wow! Right on point! +1 No fuzz, no useluss clutter with endless talking and no commercial interruptions and a very tight comparision, same size, same shape, same strings, etc, which makes sure that nothing else comes into mix. +1 +1 +1! Just perfect! Thanks a million for the effort to show these both wonderful guitars. And it shows that the brand is not the most imporant part, but the player. ;-) wonderful played and it was fun to listen to both! By the way: I like the old wooden tripod back in the left corner, hah! ;-) Seems you value and care about hand crafted things. Look, kids: that's how it should be. ... (Abo button clicked!)
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words, man! It is soo good to see that someone values my work.
@jamesburns43636 күн бұрын
I had a former Larrivee dealer give them very, very high marks for quality and craftsmanship. He stated they are one of the last true values in the industry. Thanks for the comparison.
@loopy7776 Жыл бұрын
I have owned a Martin D18 and a Larivee L09. Larivee for studio work because it is so well balanced and Martin for the live stage because of the bottom end.
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Yes, I good choices.
@mymercurius9 ай бұрын
I've owned great Martin guitars since the 70s, but my Larrivee D-10 from the 90s is the best acoutsic I have ever played. And my OM-03R is fan tas tic. In your video I give the win to the Larrivee. I still own my Martins, but I play and write and perform with my Larrivees.
@prof_tim2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure they both are fantastic guitars. But any Larrivee is so much value for your money. I just bought a (ten year old - spruce and rosewood) Larrivee and I’m very happy with it. Very, very happy indeed; I love it. It’s lovely to play and it sounds great.
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I have to agree, Tim! A D-03 from 1997 was for 1K at reverb.com, and I think that is sooo much value for that money.
@prof_tim2 жыл бұрын
@@TomLumenOfficial I just bought a ten year old Larrivee PO-3 rosewood and I absolutely love it - feels so nice to play. I’m not an accomplished guitar player, I came to this late in life. I can’t justify paying huge money, but this feels like a special instrument.
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
@@prof_tim I'm happy for you, Tim! P03 is a very cool guitar; I would love to feature one in my 52 guitars in one year series.
@TrooperMcNeil8 ай бұрын
@@TomLumenOfficialI paid $860 for a d-03 with the clear pick guard real mahogany, and maple binding from the same era. I ordered it, two came to the music store, and my friend who worked there said 'you want this one'. I trusted him and feel fortunate for doing so. It handles medium strings with no issues. My lighter build martin 000-16 has me shaking my head with it's ability to handle lights. Never had to lean on my truss rod with the Larrivee, same can't said about my martin.
@dturbide2 жыл бұрын
I've played Larrivees for many years now. I currently own a D-40 and a 12 fret LV03 both of which I had custom built. Wonderful instruments. Love your playing
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Denis! Wow, I' sure that those Larrivée custom guitars are wonderful.
@usanovabeach2 жыл бұрын
Love YOUR playing too Denis!
@DaddyWarbucksunlimited10 ай бұрын
I love you both now. God bless you
@ronnyskaar3737 Жыл бұрын
Great playing and recording. I have both a larrivee and a Martin. Play the larrivee most, though.
@albertogattel3587 Жыл бұрын
I own a 2004 Larrivée D 03 Mahogany. I have to say that in the video Martin has more gain, it is tipically more booming, and has more projection. But Larrivée gives good feeling, good recording and playability for half the price!
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have to agree.
@TheWayne660 Жыл бұрын
They both sound great, I think it comes down to what sound your looking for and the playability of it also, and of course the price point.
@maxwellfan55 Жыл бұрын
The Martin sounds wooly by comparison, why I gave up on Martins (except their amazing rosewood 12 strings). The Larrivee much better choice for a straight player's instrument, worth getting a good one that sings, you'll never get rid of it.
@wearsider Жыл бұрын
For my pocket, the Larrivee sounds better 😃 But to be more honest, I like Larrivee and Martin, both great guitars. Thanks for the comparison 👍
@ryanbloom17382 жыл бұрын
Heck of a player my man. Wish I could do all that stuff, I'm just a flat picker. Both are great guitars I own two Martin's but I've always wanted a Larrivee.
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!!
@user-jw8xf5lv2o3 ай бұрын
When someone plays as well as you do, a Stella or a Boucher sounds great. Great video man.
@kevinreid5242 Жыл бұрын
beautiful playing thanks for this comparison!
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@saintless Жыл бұрын
both have strengths.. what surprised me is that I expected the Larrivee to sound better with that classical piece but preferred the D-18.
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
I know what you are talking about. Maybe this is because of the extra responsiveness the Custom Shop guitar has. Quieter stuff sounds a bit more musical, actually just a bit, but the instrument itself feels more vibrant when you play it.
@lamontmerrick9 ай бұрын
nice playing! nice presentation! and nice guitars! I liked the Larrivee a lot... seemed fuller to me. but both were very nice to hear, even over youtube.
@ozozoz1112 жыл бұрын
Great playing and video.
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@timthompson5233 Жыл бұрын
Rebuilding old Larrivee’s bought a new C-03R-TE custom. Sustain of the Martin falls apart while the Larrivee stays balanced to the very end .sorry Martin , Jean L. Really knows his woods.
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
😀
@pjmuck2 ай бұрын
I own both a Larrivee D03R (rosewood) and a Martin D28. Both excellent guitars, but they definitely have different voicing. The Larrivee is tighter sounding overall with more mids and a fantastic neck, but at times can't seem to handle the powerful bass response and the tone seems to die out once you're playing chords up past the 7th fret, while the Martin is definitely more open and bassier/less balanced, but in that classic Martin sort of way. I love both for different reasons.
@mc-um3nv Жыл бұрын
They both sound great! I'm surprised the larrivee doesn't have the clear pick guard from that year, that might be a D-O3R? I absolutely love my D-03E, I bought it in 2001 and it has aged amazingly! I just ordered the hyvibe system to install into it, I cant wait to try it out!
@TrooperMcNeil8 ай бұрын
I too have a d-03 with a clear pick guard and maple binding that is a great dreadnought at a fraction of the cost of a Martin. My d-03 has no issues with medium strings. Martins that comes set up with mediums start at 2800 dollars.
@StillPointStudio2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’ve been curious about l’arrivee guitars haven’t played one but I think they sound and look great. Must say I prefer the Martin here though
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
If you have the opportunity, try a Larrivée once. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@mandosandradios Жыл бұрын
I preferred the Martin also.
@arieltherealify Жыл бұрын
My men! Both are increíble guitars.
@istvanadam31732 жыл бұрын
Nekem mindkettő tetszik, meg persze jó kezekben van! Bravó!🎸☺️
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Köszi, Isti! Nekem is tetszik mindkettő. Mindkét gitárnak számtalan szerethető tulajdonsága van.
@noneoz94757 ай бұрын
I have a Taylor GT and a Larrivee dreadnought D-03. Love them both and honestly thought the Martin D-18 sounded great as well.
@randyskretka812010 ай бұрын
Hey, great job of comparing, I love your part switch part ... method where one can recall the part from the first guitar freshly. It just got a Larrivee D-40 and have an old Martin D28. The relative sounds of the two match up well with what I hear in your recording. So the relative sound are not specific to the models.
@zelon19832 ай бұрын
I recently got a 1998 Larrivee D-09, hands down the best dreadnought I've played. Super comfy and a beautiful, rich and balanced sound. There's a demo on my channel if anyone's interested
@lamontmerrick9 ай бұрын
my larrivee pv-10 was not $2000. and i dont know another maker who produces something similar... i'm very happy with it... but i'd also love to behold a Martin.
@fadlitv935311 ай бұрын
That's Larrivée guitar absolutely rare and have a beautiful sound
@mjolnircarlssen4211 Жыл бұрын
Both sound incredible, and you can’t go wrong either way. But, to my ears, the Martin is my preference.
@davidosuna4209 Жыл бұрын
I really like Larivee guitars I’ve had several of them I’ve tried very hard to get used to the neck but it’s no use It’s a little too wide for my small hands If they changed the neck, I would truly buy one again They are fantastic sounding instruments
@duelenigma77328 ай бұрын
you might be looking into a custom guitar . I own a Larrivee om and a Larrivee parlor and the necks are not beefy at all .
@bobbyrykard27328 ай бұрын
I have a Taylor 814 and it's a little big for me. Beautiful guitar. That being said, I have a previous teacher that has a Larrivee LV-03 and it's beautiful, but still slightly big for me since I"m a short guy. I have been looking at smaller orchestra models and was really looking at Martin, but for the price the Larrivee OMV40RE for me. The sound just seems more balanced. The Martin in this video sounds too boomy and unrefined, almost like you're banging on the strings when you're not. Larrivee sounded better to me. The quality and pricing just icing on the cake.
@shawnsnow6413 Жыл бұрын
Martin definitely has more depth. Need to hear 1 G-run and 1 E chord.
@douglasmcintyre32977 ай бұрын
I like them both.
@josephbingham12559 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I do not have a guitar yet and was just doing research. Not mentioned which was which but I'm guessing the lighter one was the Larravee.
@timtimmons2715 Жыл бұрын
Martin...more bottom end in this particular demo. I have both a Martin HD28 and a Larrivee L03R that I play regularly. Love them both. That being said, I paid three times the money for the Martin. Is it three times the guitar? No way. I also prefer brunets over blonds. Get my drift? TT
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
I get it, man! 😃
@j.jester78217 ай бұрын
I own a D=03 cedar top. Amazing sounding and playing guitar. Martin cannot hold a candle to Larivee.
@haroldclark1787 Жыл бұрын
You, you are s phenomenal guitarist. You should teach at Juilliard! Either guitar would be divine, but the Martin has the edge. Struggling between an Martin OM-28 and a Larrivee OM-R. The former is exquisite; the latter is a fantastic instrument for the money. We shall see. Keep up the stellar work, and thanks for this video. You are extremely talented!
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Hey Harold, thank you!! :) Both are pretty awesome guitars. I think the Furch Vintage 2 OM-SR also worth trying, if you are looking for a 28 style OM.
@haroldclark1787 Жыл бұрын
@@TomLumenOfficial Thank you so much! I'm still on the hunt and sadly don't live anywhere near a decent guitar store. Will have to buy online and take my chances. Keep up the great work, and thanks again!
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I think you can't go wrong with either. If I were you, I would give a shot to the Larrivée OM first.
@haroldclark1787 Жыл бұрын
@@TomLumenOfficial Stellar advice. Thanks so much for your learned perspective! Be well!!
@IgnazioCarbone Жыл бұрын
Both sound good, I hear more bottom end on the Martin. Is it a post 2012 D-18? Maybe it's because of the forward shifted scalloped bracing... Nice comparison though, thank you.
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks, Ignazio! This D-18 is a custom shop, and the bracing is not forward-shifted, but you are right. It has a vast amount of bottom end but is somehow still balanced.
@homonnaizsolt2 жыл бұрын
Nagyon jó kis összehasonlító videó. Érdekes, de nekem a Larrivee tónusa valahogyan jobban tetszik itt. Az árat is figyelembe véve mindenképpen jó vétel. Természetesen hallatszódik a Martin fantasztikus minősége is. 1:50 körül pedig a gag 🤣. Amúgy az egy kő volt?
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Köszi, Zsolt! Érdemes kipróbálni Larrivée gitárokat. Kő? Mire gondolsz? :)
@homonnaizsolt2 жыл бұрын
@@TomLumenOfficial Körömreszelőnek tűnt, de nem is tudom. 🙂
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
@@homonnaizsolt Jaaaa, igen, az köröm reszelő párna. Nagyon finom 4200-as cucc.
@user-jw8xf5lv2o3 ай бұрын
SO--is there ample bass offered by the Larrivee? Some D-18s have surprising bass. My Koa back/sides LV-10 Larrivee has adequate bass, but I wouldn't say Rosewood type boomy. But plenty of bass nonetheless. Is the D-03 rich in mids and bass for strumming, without getting frazzled?
@macktheknife8443 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the Martin. Larrivee sounds good too.
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
🙏
@edmurphy6712 ай бұрын
Larrivee for my money.
2 жыл бұрын
Köszi az összehasonlítást! Melyik volt hangosabb? Érzésre a Martin...
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Köszi a gitárt!! :) Igen, a Martin hangosabb. Ez abból adódik, hogy a custom shop-ban többet foglalkoznak a top-pal és a top gerendázatával, így az mindig valamivel hangosabb, reszponzívabb lesz a legtöbb széria hangszernél. Egy Larrivée custom shop vs standard D-18 összehasonlításban ez pont fordítva lenne. Ugyanakkor azt szerettem volna sugallni ezzel az videóval, hogy a tömör fa D-18-ak piacán egy széria és egy custom shop hangszer között sem lehet egyértelműen győztest hirdetni. A Larrivée szerintem legelőnyösebb tulajdonsága, hogy nem brummog (ez persze részben a korából is adódik, de talán csak kis részben), szép/kiegyenlített hangja van, sok szempontból sokkal egyszerűbb dolgozni vele. Persze a több pénzért valamivel többet is kap az ember, a custom shop D-18 hihetetlenül reszponzív, ha megtalálja az ember a módját, akkor szinte 'robbannak' rajta a hangok.
@bonitoludi8 ай бұрын
Hard to choose
@stantonkramer298613 күн бұрын
I had a D-03 for a short time and mine didn't sound like that one.
@istvanbakos2 жыл бұрын
Heavenly axes : )))
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
✌️🤘🎸
@j.jester78217 ай бұрын
I worked in music retailer in early 90s. EVERY instrument straight from the factory Martin I have ever played had action that you could drive a semi underneath. We often had to refuse guitars from Martin because shoddy workmanship. Perhaps Martin has improved since then. Still, I have never understood why Martins have such high action from the factory. Maybe because their necks are awful.
@user-wl4gn7hz3k22 күн бұрын
I dont think one sounds better. They have a good voice. Just slightly different.
@Pendrym4 ай бұрын
a new larrivee for 1K? impossible. In their price list they go over 2/3K at minimum
@aliwhitwell2 ай бұрын
Scarce as hens teeth here in the UK.
@michaeleggleston47378 ай бұрын
I've got three Martin's I can't play because the strings have no relief in them,two of them came back from being set up that way the other one the relief is okay but the strings are to high. That said I'm left with the impression that when you buy a Martin your buying the name. Chances are you go to sell it you'll get your money back out of it. And you may not be able to say that about other guitars that are every bit just as good if not better than a Martin.
@user-nt3hf3oy9g5 ай бұрын
What nail file do you have?
@ScotianBlooded Жыл бұрын
Larrivee sounds more refined martin sounds more open and inviting
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Nice definition there.
@jameshuntley428 Жыл бұрын
Hi, what are you playing at 1:25? I like it!
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It is a G major lick that appeared when we shot the video.
@user-zl5vj4rt6t Жыл бұрын
I think that you good player!)
@TomLumenOfficial Жыл бұрын
🙏✌
@gonzaloveloso289123 күн бұрын
Mate, It doesnt matter if you are playing a $5 guitar it will still sound great, because great guitarists when they touch their guitar? They having a conversation with your soul. Just like you just did now.
@gonzaloveloso289123 күн бұрын
but one question though, if you have to choose between a Larrivee and a Furch, which one would it be? Thank you from Down Under
@rwr26439 ай бұрын
i own both larrivee and martin guitars , all i can say is martin's don't come close to the craftsmanship of larrivee guitars , i own a 2015 d 41 martin and binding is falling off the guitar, that's a 5000.00 guitar , i have a martin d 15 the frets are so sharp you can cut cheese with them, i have never had any problems with larrivee guitars ,their craftsmanship is second to nobody, larrivee are half the price of martins and three times the guitar. friend of mine just got a 2200.00 martin and the pickup system was rolling around inside of the guitar . martins craftsmanship has gone to shit in the last 10 to 20 years !
@dallastoto31892 жыл бұрын
I was hoping the less expensive guitar would’ve been better.. sadly not.🙁😢
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
That is an amazing guitar in many ways, and (usually) there is a reason for every price tag. :)
@maxs.5163 Жыл бұрын
Martin is much brighter
@timthompson5233 Жыл бұрын
You mean , twangy?
@mr.b111 Жыл бұрын
It's 2000$ vs 3500$ tho.^^
@enzodeltoro3392 Жыл бұрын
The tone Martin is better
@AdiHazan262 жыл бұрын
well thats not a 2000$ matin. more like double.
@TomLumenOfficial2 жыл бұрын
If you compare used USA prices, actually it is. The other way around you are right but then also the Larrivée is worth about double. So the relation is okay, and that was the point of he video.
@AdiHazan262 жыл бұрын
@@TomLumenOfficial well i guess the martin win for me. great playing anyways
@tbee65 Жыл бұрын
Slight edge to the martin. And i'm a larrivee guy.