Here's my new Larrivee OM-19...

http://www.pbase.com/sams_photos/larrivee_om19

sam

That's a beauty Sam, congratulations.  I have a L-19 California Special Edition.  I ordered it online and wasn't sure I would like the blue purfling.  When I got it I was really impressed, yours looks great also.  Had to send it back to have a few minor problems fixed up but Larrivée made it perfect for me.

Very nice rosewood on these L-19's.  I think they put a little better wood in them and it really shows, not just the rosewood but the spruce tops are awesome.  Nice pictures by the way.

Steve

Great grab Sam.
Love the blue purf.

-josh

Congratulations on your new guitar Sam. It sure is a beauty!

Even though some of the 19 series had blue purfling, they didn't lay it out the same.

My L-19 California and then Sams OM-19.

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Wow, that's beautiful -- and I'm not even a big fan of abalone.

Yep that blue stuff grows on ya!  (http://steve.ps8318.com/smileys/bluesmilingteeth.gif)

Thanks for viewing the pics,folks! This OM-19 sure is a joy to play. The sound of it in the family room, where it's all maple hardwood floors, is just amazing.
It came with Eliixir nanoweb, but found the sound dull. Had it replaced with elixir PB and this just came to life.

Ronmac, folks, have you tried stringing up your similar larrivees with medium strings? If i did that, would there be a need for me to adjust truss? I've never done that so....

Thanks!

Sam;

I have an OM19 as well, and i love it.. i also have maple flooring....

Mine is strung with Ej19's.. the "bluegrass" set (12 -> 56) and it sounds as awesome as awesome can be, looks good too;
(http://www.voguehost.com/ims/u/dermot/guitars/Larrivee-paua.jpg)
(http://www.voguehost.com/ims/u/dermot/guitars/OM19.jpg)
(http://www.voguehost.com/ims/u/dermot/guitars/headstock_front.jpg)

added a set of Grover StayTities.... well worth it to me!

enjoy your new toy

Ta,

d.