Main Forums => Larrivée Guitars => Topic started by: Dan on August 03, 2006, 08:53:59 PM

Title: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: Dan on August 03, 2006, 08:53:59 PM
OK I like the size of the -14c Taylors but I really want a Larrivee. Now my question is...are the OMV Larrivees comparable in size to the -14c series Taylors? I asked the guy at my local music store in Columbus, Ga. and he had no idea cause all they carry is Taylor. Can anyone help me?

Thanks so much!

Dan
Title: Re: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: D_D_D_Daffy on August 03, 2006, 10:21:01 PM
I think an LV is closer. I have an L and it has much better volume than a taylor 14 series (which is my favorite Taylor Body style).The L also has much stronger base.
Title: Re: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: ducktrapper on August 04, 2006, 08:44:25 AM
Definitely the L! The V if you want the cutaway. The Taylor 14's are called Grand Auditoriums. The Larrivée L is the best example of this shape and size if'n you ask me. Until JL started to make a guitar like this, nothing really like it. At least not in every day production.
Title: Re: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: johbren on August 04, 2006, 01:47:57 PM
Larrivee L body = 14 Taylor
Larrivee Om body = Taylor 12
Title: Re: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: ducktrapper on August 04, 2006, 07:01:21 PM
Larrivée L body > than the Taylor 14. ;) 
Title: Re: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: Miata13 on August 05, 2006, 10:50:26 AM
Biggest diff is Taylor x14 has 16" lower bout; the Larrivee OM is 15"; the L I believe is 16".  I agree with Johbren's analysis.  It's the lower bout size that got me to sell off my x14 in favor of smaller bodied guitars...

Rick
Title: Re: Im narrowing it down but have a question
Post by: drathbun on August 05, 2006, 12:37:08 PM
That's how I landed on Larrivee to begin with. I A/B'd a Taylor 314 and a Larrivee L03. My guitarshop guru put one in my hands and I played, then he took it and handed me the other and I played the same thing. I did that over and over. It was clear to me that the Larrivee had the superior tone but the Taylor was much easier to play. So I bought the L03 and had it set to the action specs of the Taylor! I don't think I've desired a Taylor since.... except maybe the T5....