So, my latest project. I am having 2 identical Larrivees made....one for each son. They will be identical in all aspects. 12 fret, SH OM guitars with legacy bracing.
Well, identical in all aspects, save one. The back and side woods will be from different trees.
The first one will have B/S of Austrian walnut.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/travette/DSC_2830.jpg)
The second will have B/S of Hawaiian koa
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/travette/DSC_2832.jpg)
They will both have tops of Austrian alpine spruce.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/travette/DSC_2833.jpg)
As Tom Petty says....the waiting is the hardest part.......
Double Wow :nice guitar: s
You have good taste Steve.
and deep pockets.
Excuse my ignorance, but what is meant by SH? Also curious why those two particular woods for B&S. Did you choose them for any particular sonic characteristics, for their rarity, aesthetic appeal, collectability, because they were recommended by JCL as good tone woods or?
Steve thanks for sharing your Larrivee experiences. We all appreciate it :thumbsup
Your sons are very lucky and will cherish those special gifts from you. Talk about keepsakes!
Quote from: Strings4Him on July 17, 2014, 06:55:46 AM
Steve thanks for sharing your Larrivee experiences. We all appreciate it :thumbsup
:+1:
SH = Slothead
Or in some cases sh*t head. :laughin:
Nice guitars to come. Steve, your sons are lucky fellows. :beer
Quote from: L07 Shooting Star on July 17, 2014, 04:35:17 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but what is meant by SH? Also curious why those two particular woods for B&S. Did you choose them for any particular sonic characteristics, for their rarity, aesthetic appeal, collectability, because they were recommended by JCL as good tone woods or?
Yes to all reasons.
Quote from: headsup on July 16, 2014, 11:59:48 PM
and deep pockets.
Decades of hard work, and living well below our means. Our "newest" car is 13 years old. It's all a matter of priorities.
totally understand, nice to see where your priorities are!!! :cheers
Nice top. Bet they are special guitars.
Beautiful looking.
Not the tops I would have picked to pair with those woods, but if you like a more forward fundamental sound they should serve you well.
Quote from: JOYCEfromNS on July 17, 2014, 07:56:49 AM
:+1:
SH = Slothead
Of course. So obvious. Silly me. Thanks Andrew. :blush:
Quote from: Walkerman on July 17, 2014, 09:54:22 AM
Yes to all reasons.
Can't wait to see pics of the finished products and reports on their sonic characteristics. Your sons are indeed fortunate.
A wonderful legacy. Beautiful guitars in the making.
Quote from: Walkerman on July 17, 2014, 10:24:46 AM
Decades of hard work, and living well below our means. Our "newest" car is 13 years old. It's all a matter of priorities.
:+1:
I don't like my kid that much........BUT I would love a Koa OM again... :nice guitar:
Quote from: unclrob on July 22, 2014, 10:42:26 PM
I don't like my kid that much........BUT I would love a Koa OM again... :nice guitar:
Rob....the caveat is....my kids don't get them till I pass on. They get to play them when they visit us, and I get to play them while I am still warm and vertical...... :beer
Quote from: Walkerman on July 23, 2014, 02:03:43 PM
Rob....the caveat is....my kids don't get them till I pass on. They get to play them when they visit us, and I get to play them while I am still warm and vertical...... :beer
Incentive ...same as making dinner, right?