Does anyone know if the archtop cases are available for sale. I'm talking about the ones that come with the 05 series and up. Does anyone else have issues with the case that came with their 03?
Hi There,
Any larrivee dealer can order an arch top case for you - Just make sure to tell them what your model is. They are usually shipped out within a couple of days - So you would not have to wait more than a week or two.
Matthew
Ok, I am replying to this subject again after a few months. I tried to order a new Larrivee case from an authorized dealer and was told that they "cannot order just cases only from Larrivee" I found this surprising after following the earlier posts on the new plush cases. My case that came with my D-03RE is inferior considering the quality of the guitar it is protecting. The lining was pulling away after only a couple months and it immediately lost what little loft that it had. I am willing to pay for the upgraded case because the guitar deserves it. I would rather keep the Larrivee brand instead of a 3rd party case. Any ideas out there?
There have been reports of case only purchases made from some of our on-line dealer/posters. Contact Jim at Trinity, Dave at Guitar Adoptions or Jason at Notable Guitars.
Yeah, same here. I've been looking for a Larrivee parlor arch top case and the dealers don't have them. If anyone finds these online, please post it.
Quote from: pickngrin on July 05, 2006, 03:54:20 PM
Yeah, same here. I've been looking for a Larrivee parlor arch top case and the dealers don't have them. If anyone finds these online, please post it.
I did find the new archtop parlor size case here. They don't seem to have the D or L size though.
http://store.gruhn.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=LARRIVEE%20CASE
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Write customer service and I'm sure you can order one directly from larrivee. I ordered other parts direct. Give it a try.
Quote from: stuco on July 05, 2006, 03:59:30 PM
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Write customer service and I'm sure you can order one directly from larrivee. I ordered other parts direct. Give it a try.
I'll give that a try. I have ordered a beveled pickguard, strap, tuners etc. but that was when the store was up and running. I was curious as to why the dealer seemed to wave off my request. Maybe Larrivee just isnt pushing the accessories like other manufacturers.
dleahy,
Does your case have the gold hardware, 3 buckles, black felt, or silver hardware, 4 buckles, maroon felt? I have both. The gold one is smaller and the D fits tight. The silver one is bigger, longer, and the D is a better fit, IMHO.
FWIW -
I use an aftermarket ATA SKB dread size when I schlep my L-09 around town.
MUCH lighter than the Larrivee case, w/ adequate protection.
Not enough to ship unboxed, but certainly enough for general use.
- Richard
Log on to www.notableguitars.com
I think Jason will order you an arch top case for a D05 or D03. Get his phone number off the web site and give him a call. He has been very helpful when I have contacted him. Teddeo1000
Mine has the gold hardware, 3 latches and black interior. It is a tight fit and the liner is more like cheap costume fur. No real padding to it. I am currently using my tweed Rockcase which is well padded with a velvety liner over soft foam. It is a heavy s.o.b. though. Maybe I'm just a sucker for that classy blue interior. It seems to be the equivalent of the Martin Geib case.
I really like the way the gold hardware, black felt case fits my OM-03. But I don't like the way the D-03R fits in it's gold hardware, black felt case.
If I were you I would try some cases out and buy the one that fits the best.
Of course I am not you so you will have to do what you want to do. -_-
Quote from: Teddeo1000 on July 05, 2006, 04:35:49 PM
Log on to www.notableguitars.com
I think Jason will order you an arch top case for a D05 or D03. Get his phone number off the web site and give him a call. He has been very helpful when I have contacted him. Teddeo1000
Jason ordered a case for me recently. I know he doesn't keep them in stock because they are expensive to ship, but he's willing to order them.
Deb
I recently ordered this archtop hard shell case from Musicians Friend for my 12-string. This case is the best quality case, especially for the money, that I have ever come across. It is the same identical case as the case that that my friend's Martin OM-28V came in. I love it. And my D-03 fits very snugly in it. It just exudes quality when you place your guitar in it! ^_^ It has a total of 6 gold latches with the plush green velvety lining inside.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Friend-Vintage-Dreadnought-Archtop-Case?sku=541694
Jeff
Quote from: Fstpicker on July 06, 2006, 07:57:37 PM
I recently ordered this archtop hard shell case from Musicians Friend for my 12-string. This case is the best quality case, especially for the money, that I have ever come across. It is the same identical case as the case that that my friend's Martin OM-28V came in. I love it. And my D-03 fits very snugly in it. It just exudes quality when you place your guitar in it! ^_^ It has a total of 6 gold latches with the plush green velvety lining inside.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Friend-Vintage-Dreadnought-Archtop-Case?sku=541694
Jeff
The reviewers say its smells really bad. lol and Is It really the same quality as the martin cases. If So how can they sell it so cheap?
They can sell it so cheap because it doesn't say "Martin" on it...and if it doesn't say Martin or Larrivee on the outside of your case, theives will be less tempted to steal it...
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anyone have a price on one of those larrivee cases?