Larrivee OMV-09K with OHSC, built for the 2000 NAMM show in Los Angeles,   New Price $2100.00
has the certificate stating the guitar was built for the show signed by Jean Larrivee
OM body with Venetian cutaway, highly flamed Koa, with maple body binding,
the ebony fingerboard is bound with Grained Ivoroid, the top is Sitka Spruce with Bearclaw figuring.
the guitar is in as new condition, it has been played very little, and never played out.
It's very loud for and OM body size, very resonant, well balanced, crisp clear tone, great sustain,
the harmonics just ring very clear and sweet.
you can e-mail me at wesval@mindspring.com with any questions or for pictures
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Nort,

Welcome to the forum.  That is certainly a beautiful guitar.

However, and this is nothing personal since neither I nor any of the other forum members know you, but when your first post on a forum is a "For Sale" ad the odds are against you getting a response.

Rob

Hello Rob and all who view this post,
I certainly understand what you're saying, and take no offense.
Forgive me for my lack of Forum etiquette or experience.
I have been on the acoustic guitar forum for a while and it was suggested that I
try posting the Larrivee for sale here.
I will take a look at the forum to find the appropriate place to introduce myself.
Thank You
Nort

Hi Nort,
Nice guitar!! Rosewood guitars tend to have a more complex resonance and I'm looking for a koa with a little less fullness and a bit more definition between strings because it sits better in the mix. I already have too many guitars, it's probably just an excuse for one more (Grin) It's all relative. THNX John

John, sent you an e-mail with more info. and questions, I'll be glad to try to describe or answer questions
regarding tone/resonance, realizing that these are somewhat subjective, I'll do my best.
Thanks

If this guitar is still for sale, I would like to know if you would consider trading for what I am offering at the AGF forum. You can see it at this link.

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113004 (http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113004)

I would be willing to trade both guitars for yours.

Let me know.  If you are interested, you can reply to lofapco@comcast.net


Thanks

Paul

Paul, sent you an e-mail let me know if for some reason you don't recieve it.
Thanks,

Bump for the New Year with new price $2200.00
Also, I plan on attending the Vintage Guitar Show at the OC Fairgrounds the weekend of Jan. 19 & 20 and can bring the guitar
for anyone planning to be in town for NAMM or the show who wants to check it out in person.
Thanks.

Nort,
sent you an email. Hope you get it.
Neil

Hi Neil, Recieved your e-mail, and sent a reply
Thanks for the trade offer, however right now my goal is to reduce the number of guitars that I have
to just the ones I need, as I'm in the process of building two of my own.
Thanks anyway

Reminder Bump,
The Vintage Guitar Show is at the OC Fairgrounds this weekend Jan. 19 & 20
I plan on attending, if anyornes in town for NAMM or whatever and has any interest,
please e-mail me and I will bring the guitar to the show.
Thanks

Gentle bump, to recent inquiries, this guitar is still available
$2200.00,

 :crying:
Oh, why did I look!  Nort, I am trying to sell an LV03R and your pretty is just soooo...perfect.
I may just have to get mine up on Ebay and see what goes.

naboz, dry your tears, I know the solution :bgrin:

Good luck on the sale of yours, thanks for the kind words

Bump, still available

 :drool: Still a looker this guitar

Hello All, bump for the guitar.
I've been away for awhile, busy with work, vacation and an automotive project
(my daughter's first vehicle a 1950 Chevy P.U.)

Anyway, I'm planning on going to the Vintage Guitar Show at the L.A. Fairgrounds
in Pomona this weekend, if there's any interest I'll bring the Larrivee along.

Hello All,  Bump,  :nana_guitar  Christmas is coming,  This would make a nice gift for that special someone  :bgrin:

Monthly bump   :nice guitar:

Bump:  The NAMM Show is in Anaheim this weekend as well as a Vintage Guitar Show at the Orange County Fairgrounds,
           I'll be at both, planning to go to the Vintage show either Sat. or Sun. if anyones in town and interested I'll bring
           The Larrivee to the show.

Bump for the month club!  :roll

Quote from: Sabatini on November 06, 2007, 03:21:30 PM
Nort,

Welcome to the forum.  That is certainly a beautiful guitar.

However, and this is nothing personal since neither I nor any of the other forum members know you, but when your first post on a forum is a "For Sale" ad the odds are against you getting a response.

Rob

Did I miss something? My computer says Nort has 67 posts. Does an old Mac register posts differently?

:? :donut :coffee

Quote from: ffinke on February 22, 2009, 03:47:41 PM
Did I miss something? My computer says Nort has 67 posts. Does an old Mac register posts differently?

No, no.  Nort "had" <10 posts, but that was when this thread was first started back in November (see p.1).  The counter indicates how many he has right now... which probably isn't 67 either...

Dave

Nort,
I sent you an email....

Would you please sell this to someone already? I have my OMV-60 and I keep on drooling at the pictures of your 09..... :nice guitar:

Quote from: RoundLakeDT on February 22, 2009, 10:10:40 PM
No, no.  Nort "had" <10 posts, but that was when this thread was first started back in November

of 2007 no less....gotta be some kind of record for the classifieds.  :thumb

And its still a beautiful guitar  :thumb

...But I'm lookin' at somethin' else.

Hi Guys,  Thanks for all the kind words,

nspeer, recieved your e-mail and sent reply.

ffinke: yes that was an old post from Rob, I was really new to Guitar Forums at that point and had been directed by some folks
over at the AGF to post the guitar for sale here, as perhaps a better place to find interested parties.
I enjoy hanging out here reading posts, have'nt been here often of late, to busy working  :yak:, but it beats the alternative
relatively low post count is due mainly to only posting if there is something positive I can add to a discussion.
Trying to never miss an opportunity to keep my mouth shut   :humour:

dkoloff & naboz: thanks for the compliments, it is a wonderful guitar, I love Koa/Spruce as a tonewood combination, I have three
other Koa guitars, two with Spruce and one with a Cedar top. they're Small Jumbo size two cutaway and one non-cut.
they're also not as cosmetically pristine, so that's why this one's up for sale.

Just as an update: I've had a few offers of trades, while my preference is for an outright sale. I would be open to discussing some form
of trade for either a Santa Cruz or Collings Om/Om Cutaway with Mahogany/Spruce combination.

Again, Thanks for all the compliments and kind words, I don't know, maybe if the number of views gets to 3.000 I may have to throw
some kind of party?  :roll

Ooops!  :ohmy:

I saw after posting that the count was over 3,000 and I missed the party  :crying:

Bump for the Income Tax Deadline:  :humour:

Bump to the top,  :bgrin:  interested in moving on,  any interest? offers?

e-mail reply sent.

Thanks for your interest.  :smile:

Nort

Bump to the top for revised pricing  $2100.00

Nort,
It is a beauty, hard to believe no takers over that time period.  You wife has a great philosophy on cars and guitars- you are a lucky man indeed!
Jeff

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the compliments, I'm also surprised that someone has'nt picked this up, it's okay though I still get to enjoy it.  :bgrin:
My wife is one in a million,  :thumb   I waited a long time to find her, or did she find me  :?
Whatever, we've been married 19 years this month.

Back from Vacation / Back to work Bump!  :roll

Fall Bump!   :rolleye: Or wait maybe that should be Autumn Bump?

Email me at JBguitarjunky at gmail dot com

if you're interested in a nice trade.

Sent you an e-mail

Nort

A Bump for the Holiday Shoppers   :guitar

Still have this guitar? Flexible on price? I'm in OC.

Thanks for the interest,  Bottom Line Price is $2100.00

Otherwise I'm content to keep it, they don't make them like this anymore  :bgrin:

Bump for 5,000 views?  Unbelievable,   :blush:
I will be at Namm this week and also plan to visit the Vintage Show at the OC Fairgrounds, anyone local or in town who would like
to setup an appt. for in hand inspection/demo.  feel free to contact me.

Also, in response to several inquiries, 

(1) bottom line price is in my previous post, otherwise I'm happy to keep it.

(2) 1-3/4" nut width, string spacing at the bridge is 2.200" between 2-3/16" & 2-7/32"
     string height at 12th fret (from top of fret to bottom of string) Bass E String 3/32" Treble E string 1/16"
     neck is straight, action is as originally setup by Larrivee for the 2000 Namm Show, no modifications or adjustments.

(3) description of volume/tone issues: The Larrivee is fairly loud, it's equally as loud or louder than my Santa Cruz om's
     it has a very open/resonant sound, I've heard some describe this as having an open/airy/dry sound.
     its' very well balanced tonally from Bass to Treble, the harmonics ring very clear, with a sweet sound, great sustain.
     it's not lacking in terms of Bass response, has a full clear bass, string mid-range, trebles are very clear, well defined,
     the notes sustain well, volume even all the way up the fingerboard.

(4) I've been asked for comparisons to other tonewood combinations, this is difficult to address because of the wide variety of
     wood combinations, guitars sizes and shapes, and the individual guitar companies/builders tonal biases built into the guitars.
     So that being said, There is an article on Wood combinations that was published in Taylor Guitars Wood & Steel publication.
     written by Jim Kirlin, it's one of the best articles I've read on different tone woods and their sonic qualities, as well as a short
     glossary of terms used to describe tonal issues.  His descriptions in a general sense with regard to the characteristics of the
     different tone woods are very good, and worth looking over for anyone curious.

(5) The article is archived on their website www.taylorguitars.com  look at the pull down menu "resources"  go to Wood & Steel
     open the archived pdf for  Wood & Steel volume 57  Fall 2008  pages 19 & 20  It's very informative, worth reading over.

Thanks for your interest

All The Best  :wave

Nort

I don't know if it will help any but I will vouch for Nort as a seller. I've done business with him before. He's a straight shooter and has nice guitars.  

Good luck with the sale...all good things take time....

gary

I am very interested in this guitar. I just had my guitar stolen and if this is still available when my insurance claim comes through I will be giving you a call!

Hi Danerada,

Still available,  I'm still enjoying it in the meanwhile  :guitar

US Tax Day Bump!  or Just for the heck of it !! :bgrin:

Nort,


I can't believe this beautiful guitar is still for sale! I have been watching this posting for 3 years now and its killing me!  :tongue:
I haven't read in the description or any of the posts - does this guitar have a pickup?

Please somebody buy this guitar already the GAS is too much!  :guitar

The Guitar is completely stock as new, when it was made for the 2000 Namm Show.

No pickup,  No endpin,  No strap pin in the neck heel, the action is as it was setup by Larrivee, no modification.

It's completely virtuous, unblemished  :bgrin:

Wow!!!  Bump for 6,000 views,  unbelievable!  :wacko:

Nort I'm very sorry you haven't sold this yet BUT I'm very glad that your stiking to your guns.If I had the dime I'd buy it.Keep sticking to guns its worth every penny. :thumb

To those looking and low balling,You will never find a better made or sounding Koa guitar by ANYONE ELSE.

unclrob: 
Thanks for the encouraging words,  True enough, this is an incredible guitar and is responsible for me re-thinking Brazilian R'wood
as the "Holy Grail of Tonewoods" (Although there is no doubt that Brazilian is special) I believe Koa to be right there with it.

I do intend to stick to my guns  :smile:  The desire to sell is due to limited space and the fact that this guitar is so nice that I never
played it out or modified it, so it should be the most attractive to a buyer, don't know where else you can find a 10 yr. old
"new gutar",  The side benefit to me is that I continue to occasionally enjoy it while in my care.

I've no doubt, somwhere down the road after it's gone I'll probably kick myself but until then, it's all good!  :bgrin:

Bumping with some pics, just for grins  :drool:

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd238/nortongraham/Larrivee%20OMV-09K/LarriveeOMV-09K-14.jpg)

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Geeze what I'd give to have money!!!

:nice guitar:

I once owned the left handed sister to this guitar and out of all the guitars that have passed thru my hands in the last 5 years it is the one that I miss the most.

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I wish everyone would stop replying to this note and bumping it to the top - I want this guitar to remain in obscurity until I have the money (aka - "permission")  :humour: 

Koa hasn't really peaked my interest until I saw this one.  This is one stunning guitar.  Are there any audio clips anywhere?  I'd love to hear what it sounds like

AgeOfEmpires:

Thanks for the kind words,

I've done my part for you to keep this guitar in relative obscurity until you have $$$/permission by only bumping once every
month or two  :bgrin:

Due to lack of space, my recording gear is packed away. 

I might try to record an audio sample using a Belkin unit with my Ipod, the downside of the audio sample would be several,

1) not the highest audio quality in the recording 

2) not the highest quality playing (mine)   :guitar

3) not the highest quality playback (through computer speakers)

If I can manage some free time this weekend, I may give it a try just to see what kind of result it yields.

UP!  :wave For The Bump of the month club!  :thumbsup

Bump O' the Month!  :thumbsup

Stunning

Gearhunter420,  Thanks for the compliment,  this ones not just about looks,  sounds great also!  :thumb

Bump o' the month, just in time for Christmas,

I know everybody's just checking this thread out for the witty banter,  :bgrin:  "It's not about the pictures!!  :gotpics:,  well since you asked, here's a few.....


(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd238/nortongraham/LarriveeOMV-09K009.jpg)

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Worth every penny of the asking price, wish I had money.  I don't get moved by very many guitars, this one is beautiful.   :nanadance  :nice guitar: :nanadance

still available? Considering trades?

Hi Skretz,

Yes, the guitar is still available.
No trades, I have too many guitars, not enough space.

how about another pic or two?  :thumb

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All The Best

Nort

Given the current market/economic situation i could offer you $1500..

Hi Skretz,

Thanks for the interest and the offer,
However, the current price is the bottom line, otherwise I'm content to keep enjoying it  :smile:

More pix,Nort your a cruel man and I mean that in the nicest way.Hold to your guns on the price as nobody wants to pay whats fair only whats.........

Bump for the NAMM / Vintage Guitar Show weekend in O.C.

I'll be attending the Vintage Guitar Show at the OC Fairgrounds this weekend, if anyone is in town for NAMM etc. that would like
to check this out in person, let me know.

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:wave

Hi Nort,
Are there any blemishes anywhere on this?
Do you think this guitar matches certain playing styles and types of music?
what do you mainly use it for?

No Blemishes, flaws, drips sags bags rips or tears!! this guitar is virtually new 11 year old guitar.  :thumb
no modifications etc.

it's never been "out", only been played by me in my office studio.

this is a fairly loud, well balanced OM, it's an excellent fingerstyle guitar, has enough power for rythmn guitar accompaniment,
the sound is very articulate, works well for lead guitar, I think it would work well for any style genre of music, with the exception
of Bluegrass, and only because the Bluegrass Police would cite you on (2) counts, it's not a Dreadnaught and it's not a Martin  :roll

As stated several times before, I have too many guitars :drool:,  not enough space anymore to comfortably keep them all,
this guitar was so nice after I bought it, I just kind of kept it off to the side.
now I've been selling guitars due to space limitations,  

I've already sold a National Radiotone Bendaway, (2) Santa Cruz OM's a National mandolin,
I've just finished having a "75" BC Rich Acoustic completely re-fretted and setup, so it's going up also
along with a little 3/4 size Stella from the 60's, and possibly my Collings C-10 and a Les Paul Signature.

I'm selling the nicer more cosmetically pristine guitars because that's what people seem to be focused on.
I'm keeping the "player" guitars that have the "tone" but are not cosmetically pristine, (lacquer checks, small dings etc.)
except that the Les Paul Signature is definitely a "player" but they are rare, and I don't play much electric,
if I do there's the Strat and a Tele  :wacko:

Just 10 days shy of a quarterly bump!!!!  :wacko:

Bump O' The Month.... or so  :wave

Bumpin' up  for grins  :bgrin:

Bump_p_p O' the month,   :wave

Just curious if there is a record for guitar for sale for the longest time bump...... :nice guitar: :nice guitar:

"Just curious if there is a record for guitar for sale for the longest time bump......  "

Gearhunter,

That's a good question, I don't know the answer, maybe somebody like Randy would know.

I was planning to wait and bump it up later this month, but I've had some pm's at the AGF
so, I thought  Oh Well, might as well bump it.

So,  Here  We Go Again  :nana_guitar

Nort I know you want to sell it but would concider a trade at this time?I have a 40's Gibson L7 which was refined by Gibson and mabe some other stuff,I mean this is a PRIME guitar.As much as I want a custom Larrivee 12 string or for that matter an OM03/12 I would love to own this guitar as I'm becoming more and more an OM player and the Koa is a tone that I have always adored.Thanks for reading. :wave

Hi Unclrob:

Thanks for the offer, if it were'nt for the situation of having too many guitars and not enough space I'd be interested.
I had looked at the pics of your L-7 when you first listed it,  it's a Beautiful guitar.

I really like the old Gibson artchtops, I used to have a mid 40's Gibson ES-300 with the single P90 pickup, it was a bit of a rare bird
in that the back and sides were Mahogany, but it was a really sweet guitar.

I'm going to be listing some other guitars for sale in order to get my guitar count down since this one and a couple others listed at the agf have'nt sold.

So, who knows maybe one day.

Thanks again for your interest and offer.

Had to ask.ES300 with mahogany is a sweet heart.I had the 2 P90 modal from 49 Maple back and side's.I too love old Gibson Archtops.When the L7 finds a new home I be using my wife's birthyear 65 L48.For the style I'm playing its the better choice.So what else is going?

Unclrob,

These first two are listed along with the OMV-09K over at the AGF
BC Rich Dreadnaught Mahogany/Spruce, just had a complete re-fret and setup with Mark Angus at "The Guitar Shoppe" in Laguna
Stella by Harmony, 3/4 size six string.

Then perhaps some or all of the following

National 14 fret Style O
National M2 Lite Prototype 2010 NAMM Show guitar
Ratliff R5 mandolin with one piece back, fern headstock inlay SOLD
Gibson Les Paul Signature Goldtop with Dimarzio Humbuckers (1970's thin semi-hollow "ES-335 style)
Rob Ehlers 16" cutaway S.J.  Indian Rosewood/German Spruce, Koa binding,
Rob Ehlers 16" non-cut S.J.  Koa/Cedar, Tortoise binding
Rob Ehlers 15" cutaway S.J. Cocobolo/Cedar, Koa binding
Tim Laughlin OM/S.J. OM-42 style Brazilian Rosewood/Spruce Top

Even if all those go, I'll still have too many guitars, but I'll have enough room to keep the ones left.

Could you send me picks of the LP signature to my email I know someone who just asked me about one.If he'e interested and its ok with you I'll put him in direct contact with you as I have no desire of getting in the middle.He's an older gent and not very computer wise,hell I'm only a quater above him when it come's to computers.If he has no interest I'll save the info just in case.

unclrob2002   at   yahoo    dot    com

Thanks

Bi-Monthly B-B-B-B-u-m-p!   :nana_guitar

Bump O' the month... or so.... :guitar

Bump up to the top,  NAMM show and Vintage Guitar show/swap this weekend, I'm 10 - 15 min. from the Anaheim Convention Center
where NAMM is held, I'll be there Friday and Saturday. 
and about 30 min. from OC Fairgrounds where the Vintage show is on Sat & Sun, I'll probably be there Sunday.
for anyone who might be interested, for a in hand look over / demo. 

Bumpin' Up,  Just For Grins   :roll

Bump'n 'er up for Father's Day   :nice guitar:

Holiday Bump   :nana_guitar

Bumping up sooner than usual  :wave  I've had several inquiries with questions,  here are answers.

The guitar is still available.
It is still in "as new" condition, no modifications
Eye candy:(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd238/nortongraham/Larrivee%20OMV-09K/LarriveeOMV-09K005.jpg)

Here's a link to pics at photobucket
http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd238/nortongraham/Larrivee%20OMV-09K/

Also: The Vintage Guitar Show is going on this weekend at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds,
        If anyone is in the are and interested, I and bring it to the show.

Saving up the money for this bad buy or until it lowers. Hopefully it doesnt sell by this month  :yak:

sent you an email

ickayR
I've been out of town on business,
Just got back yesterday, I didn't receive your e-mail,
try again, I also sent you a pm with e-mail address

Thanks,
Nort

Just a bump for a pretty guitar plus it has over 20k views :wacko: and its been for sale for 5 years...amazing :cop:

unclrob:  Thanks for the kind words,   :wave :donut :donut2 :coffee

I've held off on replying, trying to get time to record some sound samples,
The best I could do for now was this youtube recorded to a Zoom Q3 and it's microphones
certainly not the optimum sound clip (the guitar sounds better in person)
it'll do until I have time to figure out the Zoom H4N

Here's the link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZASjzsv7Eu8

Here's another:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsPlYNKmu_Q&feature=g-upl

All The Best  :wave

5th Anniversary Bump!   :wave

New Year's Bump!   :donut :donut2 :donut :donut2 :coffee

Bump for NAMM show and Vintage Guitar Show weekend,   :wave  :donut  :donut2  :donut :donut2 :coffee :coffee :coffee

I won't be attending NAMM this year, I do plan to hang out at the vintage guitar show at the O. C. Fairgrounds,
if anyone is in town and would like to check this out hands on, let me know, I'll be glad to bring it to the show

Wow, is this guitar really still for sale? I'm interested...Best email for me is lifewithoutflies@hotmail.com

Yes,  the guitar is still for sale

Once it's sold the ad will be pulled

Thanks for your interest

 :nanadance Whoooah! 25,000 views and still here,  :?   Unbelievable!  Oh Well,   :nana_guitar  Play On!  :nana_guitar

Ok,  26,000 view bump  :guitar

Bumpin' Up for 27K views,  what's up with this?  :wacko:

SOLD Locally Off Forum First person who has actually come to play/look at it  :smile:

Congratulations, it only took 6 years to find the right buyer.   :wacko:   :nice guitar:

OMG

Congrats! You definitely held out for the right buyer.

Thanks for all the kind words  :donut :donut2 :donut :donut2 :donut :coffee :wave

Has seller's remorse set in yet?

No, I don't anticipate seller's remorse.

I'm blessed? with still having a problem of too many instruments, and not enough space, still have 3-4 guitars to sell in order to
be within my available space.

Thanks again for the kind words and well wishes.