Misc => Pictures => Topic started by: PortHueneme on April 30, 2007, 12:58:17 PM

Title: A Family Feud
Post by: PortHueneme on April 30, 2007, 12:58:17 PM
Some my extended family members

The Larrivee's

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w34/huenemestuff/LarriveeFamily.jpg)

vs. The Gibsons

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w34/huenemestuff/GibsonFamily.jpg)

Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: Blue in VT on April 30, 2007, 01:38:43 PM
 :cop: :cop:

Looks to me like the Gibsons have the advantage in age but the larris in beauty.... :rolleye:

Nice Photos...what a great collection...

:cheers

Blue
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: flatlander on April 30, 2007, 01:40:47 PM
If they went into battle I'd give it to the larrivee's. The gibsons would lose thier Head (stocks).
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: Dale_I on April 30, 2007, 02:27:14 PM
Unless you have an amp, the electrics in the Gibson family are going to be the weakest links.

I'll give it to the Larrivee clan  :thumbsup
By the way -  :niceguitar: s
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: jankymutt on April 30, 2007, 11:01:05 PM
Nice collection!  Do you have an equally impressive electric collection??
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: inspector13 on May 01, 2007, 12:38:59 AM
Feuding of this type is sad and can be very serious  :? . I'm a counselor (quack) specializing in Gibby/Larri family conflict. You have a tough problem on your hands. I  think the only help for the conflict between the family's can come from inpatient care in my studio (I mean clinic). Keep in mind, this is long term treatment, so don't expect them home for a long time. Please send them to me without delay, we will talk about my fees later. Please also send several changes of strings for each.


Boy, I'm glad I stopped by the forum tonight.   :wave
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: PortHueneme on May 01, 2007, 01:10:51 AM
Quote from: jankymutt on April 30, 2007, 11:01:05 PM
Nice collection!  Do you have an equally impressive electric collection??

The only all electric is the SG, I really play acoustic. The Gibson Blues King is awesome plugged in. The maple body really sounds great amplified. It is a better than average acoustic too, but the SD is the go to acoustic. The 12 string and the O have b-bands are are also very good acoustically. The J-50 is my best friend of 40 years though. The Gibson tenor uke is from 1926-27, the Larrivee concert uke is the latest addition.
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: imwjl on July 13, 2007, 09:45:38 AM
Nice, I might be creating a feud with my D-03 and Tele 'cause the OMV and my Martin HD-28 are getting all the play now.

:)
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: Mr_LV19E on July 16, 2007, 04:44:58 PM
They are all beautiful guitars but the top on the twelve string really got my attention.

Very nice,
Roger
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: el guitana on July 17, 2007, 07:33:50 AM
Balance. Beautiful.
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: iDavid on January 18, 2008, 05:52:15 AM
I have an OM-2, which is about the same as an OM-3 (mine had mahogany back and sides)  It is the only acoustic that I have had for the last seven years and I never felt the need for another. I am about to get a parlor guitar for playing on the couch, but it is just a case of gas

I find my Om great for strumming and fingerstyle and it can hold its own playing with others..... but it is prettier than the dreads, so they tend to get jealous..... its the curves ya know!
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: bluesman67 on January 18, 2008, 09:15:20 AM
Sweet collection of guitars there.
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: ducktrapper on January 18, 2008, 09:28:04 AM
I have a similar thing going on between Fender and Larrivée. Nice guitars, btw.
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: saintandsinnerguy on January 18, 2008, 10:52:33 AM
Port.....how does that SD burst sound?  I am salivating over that one!  Is she a bluegrass cannon?  More of a fingerstyle?  Just curious.  I'm a Larri boy when it comes to dreds and slope shoulders..........get tired of the purists who have to have a certain (cough, cough) brand for grassing.  How does that Larri sound in grassing circles?

Very, very nice guitar collection BTW.  That little burst parlor is a beauty.  Love the slot head.  Wish Jean would have made the 03 parlors with slot heads.
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: PortHueneme on January 18, 2008, 11:35:16 AM
Quote from: saintandsinnerguy on January 18, 2008, 10:52:33 AM
Port.....how does that SD burst sound?  I am salivating over that one!  Is she a bluegrass cannon?  More of a fingerstyle?  Just curious.  I'm a Larri boy when it comes to dreds and slope shoulders..........get tired of the purists who have to have a certain (cough, cough) brand for grassing.  How does that Larri sound in grassing circles?

Very, very nice guitar collection BTW.  That little burst parlor is a beauty.  Love the slot head.  Wish Jean would have made the 03 parlors with slot heads.

I have nothing but praise for my SD. When I strum bluegrass chords in a jam they all look for my amp. I have to be careful when playing it as easily drowns out my voice.
When singing I strum it with bare fingers, a pick is just too loud. Dreds are for picking and strumming, but I believe it is a great finger picking machine too. I play a few John Hurt tunes and the volume from the SD makes it easier to pick as a lighter touch is required. I am not alone in my love for the SD, every SD owner I have run across feels the same way. Mine is a rosewood (my preference), but I have heard a few mahoganys that were also awesome. If you can get used to the 12 fret fat neck I am sure you will be very happy.

The O was just too cute to pass up, look like an offspring from the SD.
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: TrueNorth on January 19, 2008, 08:17:53 AM
   Beautiful collection, and family portrait!! My first guitar as a 12 year old was a Gibson, and I still have a weakness for them. Your Blues King is gorgeous!   Thanks for the pictures.  :thumb
Title: Re: A Family Feud
Post by: olchip on January 19, 2008, 09:11:01 AM
Very nice set of guitars!!! I like the J50 a lot (well I'm biased, fair enough, It reminds me my 12string... :rolleye: I'd really like to get my hands on a Larry 12er to hear what it sounds like...But here in France...It's a bit difficult!