If you head on over to Larrivee's site you will see 2 new models they are working on. Black dreads. I'm not so sure I like the look, but the baritone model has me very interested...
D03 Black
- Standard D03 mahogany body
- Black satin finish on top, back, sides, and back of neck
- Herringbone rosette
- Maple bound body
- Maple Larrivee Logo
- Maple headstock trim
BT03/BT03R Baritone
- Sloped shoulder body
- 27" scale length
- Square headstock (paddle style) - NOT a slothead
- Available in mahogany or rosewood back and sides
*info from Larrivee site
Thoughts?
I'm sure some folks in the country and western set might like the black models. Personally I prefer the look of nice wood.
No doubt a black finished model allows them to use wood that is cosmetically not as nice, but still structurally and sonically sound.
The baritone is more interesting IMHO
Doesn't look like a Larrivee to me. Beyond that it may be a good way to use some mahogany that otherwise would not have made the grade.
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I posed the question of a black Larrivee a while back. I would love to see an L in black. There are a million dreads out there in black, but my favorite black model on the market is the Gibson J-180. Thus, the interest in a black L. (funky pickguards not necessary)
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Not for me. I love the look of an acoustic (or an electric, for that matter) in wood. I've always liked (most) Martins and Larrivees in particular for their understated elegance, almost an organic approach to design.
Some people have asked for an -03 series Baritone at a less expensive price-point. Let see how many pony up to the bar....
black would look so much better in a gloss finish. A low-cost bari is interesting though...
I love black acoustics. Just earlier today I was lusting after a new higher-end Tak that I saw in a magazine for that very reason. I used to have a cheapo Martin DXB (an all-black version of the DXM that was only made for a couple of years) that I'm sorry I sold.
So I'd be interested in these. I agree that a black guitar should be gloss, and maybe also should have a cutaway for that full country-music-video effect, but I'll keep an open mind and will check these out.
Quote from: dependan on August 22, 2010, 02:43:56 PM
Doesn't look like a Larrivee to me.
You're right, it actually looks a bit like something from the Godin line. But I like the funky looks of many of those coloured Godins, and if it sounds like a Larrivee, that's what matters.
Sigh. I could have sworn I ruled out buying any more acoustics.
Would love to find out what the street price will be on the mahogany bodied baritone - that might be very nice -
03 baritone??? Really??? Oh man, GAS strikes again!!!! I'm going to start saving now!!!
The black might look pretty cool buffed out to a soft gloss.
And, as it wears over the years, you get a guitar with cool mojo as the wood starts to show through. I, though, like all Hog Larrivee guitars, so I don't think I would pull the trigger on this one. But, it might be a cool guitar........it all about the sound anyways........if it sounded awesome.....I just might buy a black one.
Almost looks like a midnight blue to me though. :?
Quote from: Randy_R on August 22, 2010, 05:03:10 PM
Some people have asked for an -03 series Baritone at a less expensive price-point. Let see how many pony up to the bar....
I was one of those folks, and I just did!
Quote from: LawDogStrgsAttach on August 22, 2010, 10:46:19 PM
I was one of those folks, and I just did!
Well, I'd say someone at Larrivee read your post and the others. Of course that would probably just be a start of a rumor.
Not a painted wood guy myself, even burst look cheap to me. I just like glossy natural wood. It would be a good use of some blemished wood though, maybe that's why they are tyring the 03 series for the intro.
Not my cup of tea, so to speak.
I've owned and played a custom Baritone for the past 5 years. what a great instrument. fills the niche of a 12 string with its low organ-like sound. Gorgeous. To hear Larri has come out with a reasonably priced version is great news.
Few realize how many configurations can comer out of a Bari. Due to its long scale it supports many tunings and gauges of strings. Mine is a 29" scale and I use Ej-16 lights on it , tuned C to C, though it handles lower tunings. so you don't have to suffer through heavy strings.
Man you get a deep bass no matter what. Very rewarding guitar when set up right. And the price point is amazing.
I'm happy to see the Larrivee baritone return in general, and I think it's probably a better idea to offer it at the lower price point of the 03 series. The solid headstock is, to me at least, an improvement as I am not too fond of a slotted headstock.
I don't mind a painted guitar but I would prefer gloss black.
Quote from: Peter Cree on August 23, 2010, 09:29:29 AM
I've owned and played a custom Baritone for the past 5 years. what a great instrument. fills the niche of a 12 string with its low organ-like sound. Gorgeous. To hear Larri has come out with a reasonably priced version is great news.
Few realize how many configurations can comer out of a Bari. Due to its long scale it supports many tunings and gauges of strings. Mine is a 29" scale and I use Ej-16 lights on it , tuned C to C, though it handles lower tunings. so you don't have to suffer through heavy strings.
Man you get a deep bass no matter what. Very rewarding guitar when set up right. And the price point is amazing.
my non baritone larrivees handle low tunings just fine, even down to a B. I'm daring to try to make a custome tuning down to A and write a song. But of course a baritone would handle it more smoothly. I agree with most statements made on this post, the black dread is just not my thing unless it sounded amazing, which it probably will becasue it's a larrivee but i'm not sure i could get past the plain black look. But the baritone has my interest. Theres no pics of the baritone on the site, im excited ot see what it looks like. And i realllllly want one. Larrivee please get these baritones out to your authorized dealers!
I'm not liking that one bit but if folks like it then then there's nothing wrong with it. I'm pretty sure if one came up used I wouldn't consider it even if the price was really good. But I'm not a fan of sunburst on acoustics either so at least I'm consistent!
Hmm - a new black mahogany Larrivee baritone with a little custom decoration by Peter Cree - That would be really wonderful! I'm thinking something Escher-esque, a "negative" print, perhaps -
If only I had enough money to support my imagination -
Hello my name is Johnny Cash...
Quote from: Denis on August 22, 2010, 06:59:45 PM
03 baritone??? Really??? Oh man, GAS strikes again!!!! I'm going to start saving now!!!
No kidding! I have a baritone, and an 03 as a backup has me doubled over looking for door to the porch... Cuz... See, I have really bad Gas...
I'm happy to see that Larrivee is comming out with new models. The satin black finish although not beautiful is unique. The Baritone has me intrigued.
It will be interesting to see if the baritone BT03 models sell. There are a few BT-60s on fleaBay that don't seem to generate any interest.
Well, a baritone is a niche purchase almost by definition.
I'm a sucker for wood, as many are. Just love the color & variations. Like '67 says, not quite for me, but a baritone @ an -03 price sounds interesting.
Had a black Guild D-25 that was a MONSTER, from mid '80's? Got over the color after the first strum! It had a gloss finish, though, which made the black a little more appealing? But if the sounds there, just close your eyes!
Like Dan said, just doesn't look like a Larrivee. Some more new colors to follow, like tangerine? :humour:
J
2 of the eBay BT-60s are dealers, which never seem to generate too much interest - and the third is actually a great deal. But as we have all seen, there are too many great deals out there, and not enough cash -
I'm just very glad to have mine. Its a wonderful thing.
An 03 in satin sunburst finish,maybe an OM :whistling:
Though a great idea an 03 bari but with the market flooded with used guitars and most people just don't have the cash or space on the old credit card.Me being one of them.
:yak: :yak:
I'm crossing my fingers for the same action on the baritones as we've seen with the electrics. Used BT-03s in a few months. Nobody had better get in my way! :whistling:
Quote from: ducktrapper on August 30, 2010, 12:28:48 PM
I'm crossing my fingers for the same action on the baritones as we've seen with the electrics. Used BT-03s in a few months. Nobody had better get in my way! :whistling:
In YOUR way??? Get in line ducktrapper!!! :wink:
Quote from: Denis on August 31, 2010, 09:11:49 AM
In YOUR way??? Get in line ducktrapper!!! :wink:
Hey age before beauty, mon ami!
Quote from: Denis on September 01, 2010, 02:48:00 PM
Well...ok this time!
You could at least put up an argument! :laughin:
Quote from: tadol on August 23, 2010, 06:35:48 PM
Hmm - a new black mahogany Larrivee baritone with a little custom decoration by Peter Cree - That would be really wonderful!
Just the D-03 is black. The bari is natural.....
Quote from: Dotneck on September 01, 2010, 08:39:21 PM
Just the D-03 is black. The bari is natural.....
Oh crap - that means I REALLY need to hear one - as much as I love my BT-60, I've always wondered if it wouldn't be better in mahogany. The black finish was enough to hold me off just a little -
You will all be seething with jealousy when I have my none-more-black D-03.
Quote from: Tycho on September 02, 2010, 08:25:49 AM
You will all be seething with jealousy when I have my none-more-black D-03.
Seething, eh?
So, the black D-03...is that for Johnny Cash fans?
I've always wanted a Martin Johnny Cash Signature D-35 - but who's got $4,500 for one?!
This could scratch that itch for a heckuva lot less - but I'd want to try to buff it out...
Natural baritone? WOW! That might be a deal-sealer? Tad, the way you're always talking about your baritone, this just might be a great way to get one for a great price, esp. if used. Plus, as you said, HOG body? Glad only the dread is black...
J
I happened to walk into a store today and they had the new Furch collection, and guess what - satin black dreadnoughts. A trend....
Quote from: frankhond on September 02, 2010, 05:50:32 PM
I happened to walk into a store today and they had the new Furch collection, and guess what - satin black dreadnoughts. A trend....
Not sure where I saw it...but Seagull is offering a new black guitar too. A trend for sure!
Quote from: Dotneck on September 02, 2010, 06:29:16 PM
Not sure where I saw it...but Seagull is offering a new black guitar too. A trend for sure!
And Seagull is offering an all solid wood dread with cutaway and pick up for not much dinero. Lots of competition in North America right now.
Quote from: dependan on September 02, 2010, 07:59:55 PM
And Seagull is offering an all solid wood dread with cutaway and pick up for not much dinero. Lots of competition in North America right now.
Seagull is a part of a great guitar making company. Lots of good stuff coming out of La Patrie, QC!!
A black D-03 is still a D-03 after all. It will still play and sound the way D-03 sounds. I know I ouldn't get a black one but hey, some people like that.
The baritone... :drool: I've played a couple of them in the past and it's like a parlor, not physically or sound wise, but in it's difference from a regular scale guitar. Like a parlor but at the low end of the spectrum..hard to describe, I just know I want one!
Forgive me for mentioning the "T" word but I strummed a few chords on a Taylor 8 string Baritone. It's quite a remarkable instrument. If money were no object I would love to add one to the collection but I can't so I won't :crying: