...other than the Parlour and bindings?
I used to have a Framus dreadnaught which was spruce/maple and that was a great sounding guitar. I only sold it so I could buy my first Larrivee... :wacko:
maybe a few mandos
Quotemaybe a few mandos
Hmmmph. I was hoping for something a bit bigger!
Anyone care to shed any light on what models (guitars) ever got the maple treatment? I know there were the jumbos but what about dreads? Would they all have been in the high-end ranges?
I have a LV-09FM. Looks great that's for sure.
It's a very different sound than even most L's. You thought mahogany was balanced. This thing is about as even as it gets across all frequency regsiters. Doesn't really have a sparkle with the sounds. It's very punchy/perky, has a snap like sound. Kind of like the flamenco of the steelstrings. It's like a more cutting edge version of the Taylor 614. The 614 has a much mellower bass, this thing (while not heavy on bass) has a very very tight drum-like bass. It's a very dry sound. All the rich harmonics are there, but they dont come out after the note, they come out with the note. What's it good for?? I am not good enough player to tell you, but I think this would make a bossa nova player very very very happy.
BTW, There is a sunburst (top) one for sale somewhere in the buy-and-sell I think.
Thanks Calvin.
Any maple Larrivee I end up chasing will have to have my beloved 1 11/16" nut, though, which I guess is most likely going to lead me to dreads. Your description of the sound is very good! There are some oft-quoted characteristics about maple which I've never found to be true in any instrument using it which I've tried; maybe I've been lucky.
I can't help but contemplate the sound of a Larrivee maple dread, given how much I liked my Framus. So far, whatever style of guitar I've tried, the Larrivee version of it outclasses any of the others, so this is an enticing prospect. Still, no hurry!
I thought my mando comment was pretty helpful...jerk.
J/K
This maple is available, and pretty gorgeous too! Larrivee knows his maple!
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Phil,
I think just about everything was available in FM, for an upcharge. I believe that I have seen listings for -03 models in maple but wouldn't swear to it.
Quote from: Casino_Phil on June 29, 2006, 09:56:26 PM
Thanks Calvin.
Any maple Larrivee I end up chasing will have to have my beloved 1 11/16" nut, though, which I guess is most likely going to lead me to dreads.
The early run of the Pete Anderson maple OM 12-fret has 1 11/16" nut. Mine is one of these. They turn up from time to time. It really is a great guitar!
Deb
Just dont expect a thundering bass out of them. It's a very tight kind of sound. I think a Taylor 614, but not as easy/mellow sounding (especially on the bass) is pretty close description. Eitherway it's going to sound NOTHING like mahogany or rosewood.
There are 2 or 3 (very few) om-03's in maple I think, people have tried to sell them on E-bay for what a om-09 would cost. The OM maple and the L maple sounds very very different. The OM maple is alot easier to get a sweet sound out of. The L has more overhead for strumming. I really like the maple OM I've tried, cept it (new) was more than twice the cost of the LV maple I have (used). I'd like to have both though ahahah.
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BTW... Speaking of maple dread... I've tired a Maple dread (one of the infamous cherry burst ones), probably the least favorite Larrivee I've ever tried. But then again, it will still be better than a Takamine anyday (sorry Takamine lovers hahahaha). I would put my money on OM maples, they are the best for general purpose. And L maples are probably gonna be better for bossa jazz.
Thanks for all the info, everyone.
Sordello, that's very nice but I suspect it has a 1 3/4" nut, right? :UND>
Larrivee makes woderful maple 12 strings......esp quilted maple. With the maple, you get that nice jangly sound we associate with the 60's.
:ph34r:
Wow, I really like that Dark hog neck on that flamed maple body! I like the sound of maple as well. soooo bright but defined. I've never experienced a maple guitar with enough bass for me as a main guitar. I guess that's why guitar makers use it on Jumbos its a good match with size.
Don't know if you would be interested but there is an older maple guild on elderlys site(not flamed but it's a dread)
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/names/guild-g37-bld-%281980%29--20U-10332.htm
Thanks, Stuco; that's an intriguing Guild. From what I've read, people who have G-37s really like the sound, even though the back and sides are apparently laminated. I don't mind the 'plain' maple. However, although I can't buy anything at this moment, it's worth adding to the list...
Quote from: Casino_Phil on June 30, 2006, 08:06:02 AM
Thanks for all the info, everyone.
Sordello, that's very nice but I suspect it has a 1 3/4" nut, right? :UND>
Sorry Casino. I'm afraid it is a 1 3/4. Which is why she and many of my other Larrivees are for sale. I need at least 1 7/8 now, much more comfortable for me. Pickup included, I used this for jazz stylings for that bright maple clarity. Now, I use my Hancock 7 string archtop for jazz - 2 1/16 nut and made from Queensland maple with violin finish though. The Larrivee L body, even with cutaway, still provides volume to fill a house. Maple really is an amazing guitar tone wood! I prefer koa myself, but maple and jazz are like Lennon and McCartney! ^_^
QuoteSorry Casino. I'm afraid it is a 1 3/4. Which is why she and many of my other Larrivees are for sale. I need at least 1 7/8 now, much more comfortable for me
Your nuts are getting bigger whilst mine are getting smaller...let's not dwell on this! :TON>
Here's my pair o' maple Larry's
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I have an OM-03 with flamed maple b/s. http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=9641.0
I may need to put it up for sale again, for financial reasons. : (
This guitar sounds great, really defined bass and mid. The treble is not harsh or tinny at all. I am surprised Larrivee doesn't make more of maple guitars.
That's a nice OM, Tim. It does make you wonder why there aren't more maple Larrivees but I guess they have their reasons. Spoilsports! :GRN>
Quote from: Casino_Phil on July 01, 2006, 10:04:49 AM
Your nuts are getting bigger whilst mine are getting smaller...let's not dwell on this! :TON>
You'd think it would be the other way 'round: you're heading into summer up there in the northern hemisphere, and we're heading into winter down here!
Quoteyou're heading into summer up there in the northern hemisphere, and we're heading into winter down here!
You're not wrong...I actually sweated during a gig I played today and that was in my role of 'moody bassist who stands at the back'! Our bald-headed drummer had sweat dripping off every visible part of him (we won't think about the bits that were hidden...), not that this tamed his attempts to challenge the world record for offensive sound levels on a Sunday afternoon. And then I had to share a van journey with him... :SHK>
Quote from: stuco on June 30, 2006, 03:10:10 PM
I've never experienced a maple guitar with enough bass for me as a main guitar. I guess that's why guitar makers use it on Jumbos its a good match with size.
http://www.elderly.com/vintage/names/guild-g37-bld-%281980%29--20U-10332.htm
The Pete has lots of bass, but maybe that's as much a function of being a 12-fretter with the bridge further down on the body, as anything. When I play other guitars, I miss the extra bass sound.
Deb
Played a beeeuuuuutttiiifuuulllll LV09 in maple today... for sale at Rufus in Vancouver.. listed as "LV-09 Quilted Maple 2nd w/case"... could not see why it''s second atall!
it's a very, very, very good guitar even with the hated elixers on it... i had it in DADGAD, and open G as well as standard... "cripple creek" in G sounds so clear / crisp when playing it Eric Lugosh style with hammer-on's & pull-off's everywhere.. in DADGAD it was less sucessfull on a lyrical tune (Star of County down), but playing "Water is wide" in standard that uses sustain / ringing open strings it was back in it's element again.... think i would leave the DADGAD stuff to the OM19 on the wall there that's just a few sn#'s off mine....
imagine it strung with a set of Pierce slack key's... yummmmmmm.......
wot ya wait'n for? give em a call!
604-222-1717
Ta,
d.
Quote from: dermot on July 02, 2006, 10:57:50 PM
Played a beeeuuuuutttiiifuuulllll LV09 in maple today... for sale at Rufus in Vancouver.. listed as "LV-09 Quilted Maple 2nd w/case"... could not see why it''s second atall!
it's a very, very, very good guitar even with the hated elixers on it... i had it in DADGAD, and open G as well as standard... "cripple creek" in G sounds so clear / crisp when playing it Eric Lugosh style with hammer-on's & pull-off's everywhere.. in DADGAD it was less sucessfull on a lyrical tune (Star of County down), but playing "Water is wide" in standard that uses sustain / ringing open strings it was back in it's element again.... think i would leave the DADGAD stuff to the OM19 on the wall there that's just a few sn#'s off mine....
imagine it strung with a set of Pierce slack key's... yummmmmmm.......
wot ya wait'n for? give em a call!
HOw much were they asking for this?
thanks-
604-222-1717
Ta,
d.
QuoteHOw much were they asking for this?
thanks-
Songman my friend in GAS... i didn't even start the discussion.. my girlfriend is away for two weeks and i really can't have her come home to two new guitars....and i have a custom shop Martin i ordered a year and a half ago showing up anyday now.... not a really goooood idea overall to have a second new one when she comes home ya know?
They should be open tomorow tho.. give em a call - i think it's a really nice one... and it's only the second maple guitar i have bonded with.. the other one is David Webber's personal 00 12 fret with amazing jade green stain on the maple.. was not for sale at any price back then tho ;-)
If it's still there in a few weeks when Eva get back home i'll think about it meself... don't have anythng with a cutaway currently.. ummmm yea that''s the story.... need to learn a tune that NEEDS a cutaway before she gets home..... someone buy it guick and save me the discussion!
Ta,
d.
Back to "the Gentle Maiden" in DADGAD on the OM19.....
I still say use it for bossa or other jazz with a magnetic bar pickup on it, and you can't go wrong.
QuoteHOw much were they asking for this?
thanks-
According to their website: "LV-09 Quilted Maple 2nd w/case Cdn $2,450"
My immediate let-out clause with an L series is the nut width factor. I bet it sounds great, though...
They have always had fairly high list prices..... need to talk to them tho to see what middle ground can be found methinks....
Too bad about the 1 & 3.4.. could you not get a tighter spaced nut cut?
I switch back & forth between necks, so i didn't really notice it one way or the other.. and that would be a good thing
Ta,
d.
I think a quilted maple with cutaway can run up the price ladder pretty high quick.
I'd bet you're correct...... GA has this one's twin brother on their website.. list is way up there..
WARNING! Casino Phil
Flame maple L-09 just showed up at Folkway Music. This is very close to guitar porn!
Ooohhh baby!
It's not just close to porn, it's verging on depraved!! :SHK> :TON>
However, it has a 1 3/4" nut, so I'm immune. Probably...
Hey Phil,
Have you emailed Larrivee and asked what they have made lately in maple? And where it went?
That's a good idea, thanks. Although the last time I e-mailed them, the reply was, er, minimalist... :UND>
Quote from: Casino_Phil on July 07, 2006, 08:23:09 PM
That's a good idea, thanks. Although the last time I e-mailed them, the reply was, er, minimalist... :UND>
Heck, PM Matthew.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-1994-Larrivee-D-70M-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar_W0QQitemZ230005808574QQihZ013QQcategoryZ47064QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The seller says 1 3/4 nut width, but it sure looks like 1 11/16. Worth an email for a re-measure.
Quote from: Sordello on July 06, 2006, 10:28:36 PM
Flame maple L-09 just showed up at Folkway Music. This is very close to guitar porn!
Ooohhh baby!
I think that's already sold, Any more out there, detectives?
I've been looking a bit after a close encounter with an awesome LV09 quilted maple last weekend.....
nothing at12fret, Trinitiy & Notable's websites today, nothing on Gbase, nothing on ebay today either... but a quick stop at GA website shows;
00-09 flamed maple
J09 flamed maple lefty
J10- 12 maple
LV-09 quilted maple with the "jester" headstock inlay
OM10 flamed maple
P09 flamed maple
P09 quilted maple (x3)
here's a link to the eye candy - this parlor looks like the same batch of wood as the LV09 up here- it's amazingly bueatiful, sounds amazing too;
http://www.guitaradoptions.com/store/product.php?productid=18296&cat=257&page=7
Started playing "girl from Impemia" so i can justfiy getting the LV09... using Calvin's rational.. let's see if i can make this excuse fly ;-)
Ta,
d.
Unclrob is selling his maple parlor. I'd take it off his hands, but my guitar budget is shot for the forseeable future (3 kids needing orthodonture)
Deb