I recently ran across an interesting Larrivee in Grapevine, TX at Grapevine Guitar Works (grapevineguitarworks.com). It is a twelve-fret 000 body, but has the regular headstock (not slotted). The nut width appears to be 1 13/16 like the 000-50. It is definitely a spruce top with Mahogany back and sides. The sticker in the Guitar says Larrivee, Made in USA, 2011 ... and the designation inside the guitar (above the serial #) says: 000-03. What guitar is this???
Larrivee announced some new models at the NAMM show. One was a 000-03. Looks like you found one....
Quote from: straggler1 on February 21, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
and the designation inside the guitar (above the serial #) says: 000-03.
Yep, thats what it is.
Would appreciate you not posting dealer prices on the forum. People might think you're a shill for the dealer. I've editted that out of your post.
Sorry about posting the price. Does anyone know the msrp? Also, are they making a rosewood version as well?
One of the dealers made this report from NAMM a fe weeks ago...tr
SD03 - 12 Fret Neck, Non Slothead, 1-13/16" neck $2166.00
SD03R - 12 Fret Neck, Non Slothead, 1-13/16" neck $2466.00
00-03 - 12 Fret Neck, Non Slothead $2166.00
00-03R - 12 Fret Neck, Non Slothead $2466.00
000-03 - 12 Fret Neck, Non Slothead $2166.00
J03 $1916.00
J03R $2107.00
BT03 $2166.00
BT03R $2466.00
OMV03R $2202.00
OMV03 $2013.00
Quote from: straggler1 on February 21, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
It is a twelve-fret 000 body, but has the regular headstock (not slotted). The nut width appears to be 1 13/16 like the 000-50. It is definitely a spruce top with Mahogany back and sides. The sticker in the Guitar says Larrivee, Made in USA, 2011 ... and the designation inside the guitar (above the serial #) says: 000-03.
:+1: Cool!!!!
Quote from: straggler1 on February 21, 2011, 08:26:00 PM
The sticker in the Guitar says Larrivee, Made in USA, 2011 ... and the designation inside the guitar (above the serial #) says: 000-03.
Quote from: Randy_R on February 21, 2011, 08:38:28 PM
Yep, thats what it is.
:laughin:............................................................... couldn't help it :blush:
I have heard great things about the OOO-03. In fact, I spoke with Matthew Larrivee regarding these recent NAMM 03-models. He said he was particularly pleased with the sound of the OOO-03 :smile:
The OOO-03 is made at the Oxnard facility.
Are there no pics of this guitar anywhere??? I know it will induce GAS but I want to see one regardless...
check out this link:
http://elderly.com/new_instruments/items/03LE.htm
Nice guitar - I just don't get the ($650 heavier) price tag over a standard 03 though, it is after all a 03-series with a plain bridge, paddle head, micro-dot fret board markers, Tusk nut/saddle and the satin finish. The list price is just below that of the 05 series.
It does have Schallers and hog b&s though. :thumb
:drool:
Why did they have to come out with that now...I'm broke!
And I can't sell the baritone...or the FIV...even the rarely-played-these-days FIII
Oh well, one day. I'd love an SD-03 too.
It looks real nice. The case is an upgrade as well. I would like to see the herringbone perfling as well as the rosette, but that is another upgrade.
Just got one of these delivered from Jason at Notable a week ago. Really solid guitar with excellent tone and volume and as usual plays like a dream right out of the case and really does sound out with the finger playing which is why I got it, I don't use a pick. Got into that after my daughters would always tell me to turn down the D-03 back when I used a pick. Thanks again Jason. I think this was a limited run but it should be a regular model in my opinion. The extra 16th on the nut width makes it much friendlier for my fat fingers. It is a beautiful plain Jane guitar with the satin finish and all. I guess guitars are like women in a way some just don't need all the makeup and frills to make them fine. This guitar is one of those.
I'll try to put some pics up if I can get them together.
Quote from: Zohn on February 22, 2011, 11:50:49 PM
Nice guitar - I just don't get the ($650 heavier) price tag over a standard 03 though, it is after all a 03-series with a plain bridge, paddle head, micro-dot fret board markers, Tusk nut/saddle and the satin finish. The list price is just below that of the 05 series.
It does have Schallers and hog b&s though. :thumb
In reference to the price, I talked with Jason at Notable Guitars about the 000-03 and it was offered at quite a bit (alot) lower than the Elderly price. It sounds like 'SLARRIVEE' picked up the guitar and I'm very envious. Now I want one even more! LOL.
:cheers
It's a beautiful looking guitar and I always wanted a Larrivee 000 but except for the wider nut width it's just too close to the F-III in size for me to justify. :donut :coffee
Oh man, this is compelling for a guys who's always dreamed about a 000-50. Can't find specs and the Elderly photos don't really show - do we think this has the same specs as the 000-50 with the exception of the slothead and matt finish; specifically would it have the shifted X bracing and the enlarged sound hole?
Quote from: Gregg E on February 23, 2011, 04:39:12 PM
Oh man, this is compelling for a guys who's always dreamed about a 000-50. Can't find specs and the Elderly photos don't really show - do we think this has the same specs as the 000-50 with the exception of the slothead and matt finish; specifically would it have the shifted X bracing and the enlarged sound hole?
By the pictures I would say yes, that looks like a pretty big sound hole to me, at least compared to my LS. I don't think it would make any sense for them to change the basic design.
Plus, the soundhole labels are being signed by Jean on these limited 03's. :nice guitar:
Don't have the camera right now to take any pictures for you but there are those at Elderly online. The measurements for the 000-03 seem identical to the 000-50 taking some rough measurements. The soundhole is 4.25 inches across if that helps you. I can tell you this baby is nice and loud fingerpicking. I haven't taken a pick to her I just thumb strum but it is sweet. It comes with an archtop case with a blueish inside. As I remember someone had some video on YouTube playing one but I'm not sure if it was one of these newer ones. I could be wrong but it appears to me to be the 000-50 without the slothead or the finish. Just the nice satin finish no frills guitar. If you can find one I don't think you would be dissappointed by it at all. This one is a keeper. I might have to take this one to the grave with me, yeah I think I will take this one to heaven with me. It might give me the edge I need to get in.
I've fallen for 12-fret 000s and would love to see Larrivee reinstate this into the line-up, at least temporarily....
I agree! :nice guitar:
I've been wanting one for a while. When one comes up for sale, I'm never ready. I can't really justify more yhan ine guitar at a time so guess I just need to decide which suits me better, my L-03w or a OOO-03.
I wish that Larrivee would produce some 000 12 fret guitars and at least give us the option....
I thought the 000-50 was part of the catalog lineup. I know it is twice as much or more than 03 but it is a beautiful guitar. My OO-05 SH is a little nephew to a 000-50.
My forum III LS-03 MH/IS is basicly a 000-03 in Martin sizing.
If you want a good guitar in the 000 size you can't beat the forum III in my view. Of course you would have to find one used. They were made four years ago along with some others in 14 fret for a few Larrivee dealers. Their may be a stray new LS out there somewhere.
I prefer the size of the LS to the larger Larrivee 000.