I am the second owner of this guitar, originally purchased in 2003. It has an exceptional sound, well suited for picking, strumming, and finger picking. Really resonant but not muddy. This is a gorgeous, amazing sounding guitar. Whenever I play it, people are astounded at how good it sounds. And I'm not really a great player. Great action, easy to play, comfortable size, neck is straight as an arrow.
Serial Number 67351, made in Vancouver, British Columbia. Includes original purchase receipt, warranty card, care booklet. Original Hardshell Case with Larrivée logo (case is made in Canada, not China.)
Mahogany back and sides with lovely flame, spruce top (it has deepened into a lovely honey color from being kept out of the case). Curly maple edge banding front and back with black inner banding (see photo). Gorgeous maple grain.
The specs below are what I can ascertain from visual observation and from the Larrivée website. A few things have changed in the last 10 years, and the upper bout on this guitar seems a bit smaller than the current model. In addition, the current OM-03's have a herringbone rosette, and this one has a black/white alternating band pattern (see photo). The construction specs are verified to the best of my ability. I am not an expert.
OM - Orchestra Model
Lower Bout · 15.25"
Upper Bout · 11.5"
Waist · 9.4375"
Depth · 3.5" to 4.1875"
Overall Length · 40.5"
Body Length" 19.375"
Scale Length · 25.5"
Nut Width 1.75"
All Solid wood Construction
Single Piece Mahogany Neck (beautiful grain at the heel),
Canadian Sitka Spruce Sound Board & Bracing,
African Ebony Fretboard & Bridge,
Canadian Curly Maple Body Binding,
Mahogany Back & Sides, Radiused Fretboard,
Symmetrical Parabolic X-Bracing,
Hand fit Dovetail Neck Joint,
Rounded Larrivee Headstock,
White Inlaid Larrivee Logo,
Black and White Inlaid Rosette,
Ping Tuners w/ 18:1 Ratio,
Ivoroid Fretboard Binding,
clear pickguard,
Microdot Fretboard Markers,
side fret indicators,
Original owner changed the saddle to one made of mastodon tooth material (these guys have been extinct for a long time, so no guilt. ). The nut is original and has darkened.
There are NO cracks or repairs on this instrument. There a a few very minor blems but nothing thru the finish; condition is excellent for 10+ years old. There is one small (1/4"x1/4") area of discoloration (lighter) on the top near the rim adjacent to the bridge. It is under the finish and appears only at some viewing angles. No luck so far trying to get a good photo. There is very little play wear; I am very particular with the care I give my instruments. Frets are in great shape with very little wear under B and E on frets 1-5. The case is in great shape. It's mostly been in storage. Interior of the case is super clean.
See more photos here - https://plus.google.com/photos/118335172949033160070/albums/5942763226797120961
$775 shipped CONUS insured Fedex Ground. Add 2% for PayPal.
Call Jim at 518-eight five two-2199 or email jpbpe at yahoo dot com
I WILL ONLY SHIP TO THE USA. Thanks :donut :donut2 :coffee
I'm interested...will send you an email.
Mike H.