I just noticed that there is a LSV-05 for sale over on the Martin forum, if anybody's interested. No affiliation whatsoever.
I just looked on UMGF, but don't see it. Sold already? :?
Nope, still for sale. Look for the thread titled "Martin's, Gibson, and Larrivee - 4 Total"
Or, I could just cut and paste it for you: :smile:
I just bought a McAlister David Crosby so unfortunately I have to sell a bunch of guitars to pay for it. Pics to follow this afternoon as long as the sun cooperates.
I should mention that I live in the Phoenix area, and ALL of my acoustics stay in a 45% humidified room. I take care of my instruments.
All prices include the factory cases but add on shipping and insurance to your locale.
- Martin 000-28 Norman Blake in amberburst (adi/rosewood). The only one I've seen. Has a nice greven like pickguard and is in excellent, excellent shape with 1 small ding on the front and some barely visible lines on the back about the size of a quarter. Both of these you have to turn the guitar so the light is reflected off it in order to see. It's in absolutely great shape and I thought I'd never sell this one but GAS is insidious. Tone to die for. $2,800.
- Martin HD-28VS (sitka/rosewood). This one's a 1997 and sounds fantastic with that big 12 fret dread sound but it's more balanced than a typical Martin 14 fret dread because of the 12 fret shape and bridge location. Just a rich, rich tone. This one has been played but not abused. There are a few dings in the top, someone was a bit overzealous with their strumming and there is some strumming wear below the pickguard (not through the finish but there are impressions - only seen in reflected light). Also there's some wear along the neck binding along a couple of frets, you have to look closely to see it. Back and sides both look great and it plays and sounds wonderfully. $1,800.
- Gibson WM-45 (sitka/mahogany). This model is no longer made and is the sought after all gloss version, not the satin one. This is a J-45 without the 'burst and with morado fretboard and bridge (and the bridge is turned the right way too!:p ). Excellent condition with no dings that I can see - just a beautiful guitar. I chose this one after playing a bunch of J-45's in the store. To my ear, it sounded better so I bought it. $1,100.
- Larrivee LSV-05 (sitka/mahogany). This model is no longer made in the 05 series, only the LSV-11 is made now in rosewood except the LSV-05 model is normal long scale whereas the LSV-11 is short scale. The LS models are smaller than the normal "L" Larrivee model (little smaller in the lower bout and a little thinner) so it fits just perfect. This one's in beautiful shape also and is a much sought after model. My understanding is Larrivee made only 100 of these. $1,100.
My email address is jtuoti AT msn DOT com.
Itchying, and I already have an LSV-05. This is one slick slick guitar.
Quote from: tuoti on April 21, 2007, 02:02:31 AM
My email address is jtuoti AT msn DOT com.
Email sent last night. :bgrin: