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Title: Larrivee ?? vs. Taylor GA
Post by: jrporter on August 31, 2010, 05:52:58 PM
No, this is isn't intended as the start of a flame thread but merely a question: Which model Larrivee is closest in size to a Taylor GA?
Title: Re: Larrivee ?? vs. Taylor GA
Post by: ducktrapper on August 31, 2010, 06:09:36 PM
Well, I'll try not to shoot flames but it's the other way around. Which Larrivée is a Taylor GA emulating? The L body is the prototype for this style of guitar.  :smile:  
Title: Re: Larrivee ?? vs. Taylor GA
Post by: jrporter on August 31, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
Quote from: ducktrapper on August 31, 2010, 06:09:36 PM
Well, I'll try not to shoot flames but it's the other way around. Which Larrivée is a Taylor GA emulating? The L body is the prototype for this style of guitar.  :smile:  

I like the size/tone of a Taylor GA but have played very few Larrivees. That's why I posed the question as I did. It wasn't intended as a which came first question.... :nana_guitar
Title: Re: Larrivee ?? vs. Taylor GA
Post by: carruth on August 31, 2010, 06:33:58 PM
The Larrivee came first. The "L" is such a successful innovation, it is a wonder why more guitar builders have not copied the concept.
Title: Re: Larrivee ?? vs. Taylor GA
Post by: ducktrapper on September 01, 2010, 07:48:02 AM
Quote from: jrporter on August 31, 2010, 06:21:00 PM
I like the size/tone of a Taylor GA but have played very few Larrivees. That's why I posed the question as I did. It wasn't intended as a which came first question.... :nana_guitar

Oh I know that but I can't help myself. When discussing luthiers, however, if there's any doubt, I like to point out that Jean Larrivée came before most of those building today. And the L is it!   :smile: 
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