Hey All,
As you can see I'm a newbie to the forum. Just want to say that the opinions and info I've read here have been so helpful and to thank you all for your posts. OK. I've done the research. At first I went to the websites (Larrivee, Notable etc.) to get specs and general info. Now I go to the websites just to look at the pictures. Well, looking is one thing playing another. The other day I was able to audition an L-03R. Oh my gosh!!!. You all know of what I speak. I thought they were going to have to pry the guitar from my hands. Even with semi dead strings the sound that came from it was beautiful and I was surprised how easy it was to play. I play almost exclusively fingerstyle now and even with the dead strings I could tell the L-03R is the guitar I've been looking for. I've been playing off and on for many years and I've owned some pretty awesome instruments. But alas life happens and we had to part ways. So, I've picked up some cheaper guitars along the way and have convinced myself that I'm satisfied. It worked for awhile but it's not working any more. So, I'm in love again and in the near future I will be stimulating the economy and acquiring my first Larrivee (the L-03R). My ultimate goal is to pick up an OM-03R also. Got to dream big!! By the way-donuts for everyone (Krispy Kremes from Atlanta)!!!
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Hey dwortman........

The L-03R is an excellent choice.  :thumbsup

Welcome to the Forum.   :welcome:

Nice choice dortman,
I just bought my first Larrivee (OM-02) and I'm already looking forward to when I'll be able to get another, and the L-03R could be it !!! 

 :welcome:

As you already know, the forum is a great source of information and experience, plus we are a friendly and helpful bunch here.  Enjoy that new L-03R.

Thanks for the donuts!  :coffee

Hi dwortman and a midwest welcome to the forum.  :+1:

:wave

Thanks for the welcome.

Great guitar choice. :welcome:  I love my LV, (if you couldn't tell from my previous posts).  :whistling:

 :welcome:    :wave
:coffee  :coffee

Hello everybody. Hope everyone's doing well. I've been busy dreaming about a new Larrivee, listening to sound clips, etc. -you all know the drill. I've changed direction a bit and decided to go with an OM-03R. I'm doing 99% fingerstyle these days so it makes sense for me. I've got a beauty on layaway with Jim at Trinity and hope to get everything finalized this week. And of course, picking up the OM doesn't mean there won't also be an "L" in my future.  Also, More donuts for y'all.   :coffee:donut :donut :donut :donut :donut :donut :donut :donut :donut :coffee

Quote from: dwortman on February 12, 2008, 11:10:30 PM
I play almost exclusively fingerstyle now and even with the dead strings I could tell the L-03R is the guitar I've been looking for.

Rereading my first post it became clear how important it is to actually play the instruments. When I first auditioned the L-03R there were no OM's in the shop. Had I not been able to locate an OM to try I would have ordered an L-03R and been very happy. Having tried both guitars I know that I have the order right: OM first.
P.S. It also shows how awesome these Larrivee guitars are.  :coffee :donut :donut2 :donut :coffee

I'm fully convinced that if you play guitar, there is a Larrivee in your future. Consider yourself ahead of the learning curve. Welcome :)

Good choice!   :+1:

The OM-03 is the first Larrivee I bought.  I will never part with that guitar!   :nice guitar:

I just took the coated strings I had on it since September off and put on a set of DR Sunbeams.....  I am in love again!   :guitar

I did about 6 months of EXTENSIVE

I got so excited I hit the enter key...let's try again...
I did about six months of EXTENSIVE research before I bought my LV05E recently.  I, too, considered the L03R and I've got to tell you that I don't think there's a better value or bang for your buck in the whole high end guitar market.  The materials and craftmanship blow away any and all competitors at that price point.  Go ahead and get it!   PS welcome!

Welcome to the Forum!  :welcome

This is the friendliest guitar spot on the web IMHO  :wave


I got an OM-03R A year or so back and it just keeps sounding better all the time.

I'm sure you'll be real happy with its versatility - I play both fingerstyle and with a pick and it sounds great either way.

I always get compliments on the tone and how easy it plays, and you're right - it is the best bang for your buck you can find in a high quality instrument.


and Thanks for the donuts (Urp!)


KG

Thanks KG-glad you enjoyed the donuts. I whole heartedly agree with you. This forum is just great and the opinions and insights have been very helpful. Thanks again to all for the welcome.  I've ordered the guitar from Jim at Trinity. And the wait begins!!!!  ...hmmm sounds like  the title of a new post.
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