I don't think I've ever seen a picture of a vintage larry 03.  When did they start making them and when did they start using satin finish?  Just curious, because I'd like to know what my L-03 is going to look like in 15 years.  -Andrew

Don't know about L or D models, but first run of OM-03's was '97. 

According to the new catalog I just received, the D-03 was first made in 1997.

E. Shoaf

QuoteAn the beginning of 1997, Larrivée introduced a model called the D-03. It was originally intended to be a limited run of 1000 but, as soon as people caught on to the fact that it was the only all solid wood guitar for under $800, the demand increased and it  became a standard model.

This statement was snipped from the History section of the new Larrivee website. http://www.larrivee.com/flash/features/history/history.html

Quoteas soon as people caught on to the fact that it was the only all solid wood guitar for under $800, the demand increased and it became a standard model.

Boy, isn't that the truth!!!!

I remember the first Larrivee D-03 I played back in 1997...I believe it was at a Guitar Center store in Atlanta. I drove two hours one way to try one out, and boy, was I ever blown away by their sound!!!!! This guitar had everything I wanted (and more) in an acoustic guitar...strong and deep bass, punchy rich mids, and clear bell-like trebles. It had the best qualities of a Taylor and a Martin combined into one beautiful, yet simple package. I was in love, needless to say. It took me a few years before I was able to buy my first one (in 2001), but I have never regretted my purchase. I did miss it terribly, when I sold my first D-03E in 2002 however.  But I was fortunate enough to be able to get another one this past January finally again. The more I play this guitar, the more I just love its sound.

Thank you Jean Larrivee!!

Jeff