Forum Guitar Orders Being Accepted Again!  One Last Chance to Order!

As many of you know, one of the mahogany top forum guitars was made inadvertantly left handed (aren't they all?   ;) ), and Jean Larrivee jr. was going to convert it to right hand for me. He then decided that he would rather leave this one left-handed and build a new one for me. Since they were going to be making another, I asked if they would consider building more if we received more orders. They said yes, if the forum agreed, and we had interest, they would build the guitars. They will once again be 12 fret OM-03's, mahogany or spruce top, with ebony buttons, pins, and MOP logo. They are excellent guitars, and you have probably read the reviews already. So, if you are interested email me to get on the list. It will take 8-10 weeks, but will be worth the wait. It will take a $300 deposit to place the order, and balance due upon shipping. Thanks to everyone who helped get this off the ground, and thanks to Larrivee for once again going the extra mile for the forum! Jason
 

Oh Boy....  This is going to be too tough to resist!

Couple questions --

1)  What is total price?  Any difference between Mahogany and Spruce top in price?

2)  Can someone give me an idea of the tonal differences between the Mahogany and Spruce top on this model?  I'm leaning toward the Mahogany, but need to be sure...

Thanks in advance!!!

300 deposit.... what is the grand total???
has anyone in canada purchased one?

is there a way to get around the duty?????
cheers
kit

It would be nice if we can change it a little. Hmm... How about Flame maple binding rather than regular maple binding?????

How about a cutaway?

All of these topics were answered during the first order. the only choice besides ordering one is the type of wood you want for the top. You can of course custom order anything you want thru a dealer if your willing to pay for the custom upcharge.

QuoteHow about a cutaway?

THat's exactly what I want. I think we need 10 or more request bofore they can doit. I don't know if 10 + people want to pay the extra$$$

I wish it could be an L body, alas.

Quote300 deposit.... what is the grand total???
has anyone in canada purchased one?

is there a way to get around the duty?????
cheers
kit

There should be no duty. Under the NAFTA Agreement products manufactured in North America are duty free when shipped within North America.

You may have to pay a Customs charge when it crosses the border. Check with the shipper first.

Ron

jason, you're gonna make me regret ever seeing this place. i can't really afford another, but a MT suuuurrrreeee would be nice too :D

Customs Broker fee and GST.
Good time to buy with the Canadian dollar high

Is there a deadline date for having this round of orders in?

:(  Dang Dang and double Dang!!!!
Still beholding to the tax man  :angry:  

Quoteis there a way to get around the duty?????

As noted, for Canada there is no duty, only GST and the brokerage fee.
I just had an amplifier delivered from the states (about $550 US) and UPS charged a $60 brokerage fee.

So how much was the grand total again? How soon do deposits need to be in? I like the cutaway idea as well.

QuoteSo how much was the grand total again? How soon do deposits need to be in? I like the cutaway idea as well.

Wow, so far we have 3 who are interested in cutaway. I wonder if Jason will allow it if we get couple more people who wants it. :ph34r:  

Obviously I'm not Jason, but these guitars will be exactly the same as the original ones.  No changes.

Hello everyone, been pickin and grinnin this afternoon with a customer, and haven't been on the 'puter.  The spec should be the same.  If it changes we would have to do it as a separate custom order, and need at least 10 to do it.  It wouldn't be the "Forum Guitar", but if there are more than 10 requests we can do it as something different.  The cost is available by email, and for the Canadian customers we may be able to get it shipped from Vancouver, and save on the fees.  I can't promise, but it may be an option.  Now back to my learnin'!  This guy I'm playing with is good!  J

Geez, these forum guitars really sound like something special.  I just got back from The Podium in Minneapolis and fell in love with a OM-03MT, and then I get home and see this!  I was interested in possibly getting something with a cutaway (if that happened).  And with choice Mahogany going up in price, it might be time for me to take action (I'm almost wishing I could get taxes done early this year now).

Could I get a price quote on the standard Forum guitar sent to heis0067@d.umn.edu?  Thanks a lot.  This is a great group of guys here.

So Jason, did you say when the deadline for placing an order is?

Can I get a price sent to abros1@yahoo.com?

Thanks fellas  :D

Price Quote please  sent to omv4me@gmail.com
thanks
kdonovan

please email the price to me at walkandtalk @ netscape.com

Thanks

Hello everyone, sorry for the delays in answering.  I was busy playing guitar with a friend.  He is very good, so I was trying to soak up as much as I could.  The emails have been sent.  I was thinking we would let the orders come in for about a week, and then place them with Larrivee.  Maybe we'll go through next Sunday, and place the order on Monday.  That should give everyone enough time to get in touch and decide which one they want.  Thanks to Larrivee and the forum for making this happen again!  Now, back to the woodshed!  Jason

:o  :huh: Ouch Too Bad I have to wait for the tax man as well.
Right now money is tight around here But I am curios as what the price might be. If I can do it another time so send me an email  to Jason.

SCR378@YAHOO.com

I just checked my account and I have at least enough for  some Larrive Swag though :D Like this and this


(http://store.larrivee.com/prodimages/polish2.jpg)


(http://store.larrivee.com/prodimages/strapv1-1.jpg)

As the owner of #17, let me make a couple of comments.  Generally, I don't like small body guitars.  But the Forum guitar is close to one of a kind!  It is loud, has full bass, beautiful mids and highs, and the MT has a warmth that's to die for.  It's amazing for fingerpicking and holds it's own better than most small bodies with medium to hard strumming.  It's a GREAT guitar and, IMHO, worth far more than you're going to have to pay for it if you get one.

I guess it sounds better to me than any other small body I've ever played because it's a 12 fret.  Whatever the reason, I am very, very, very glad I got one.  If you can swing it, go for it!

Jason -- please send a Forum guitar price quote to aklayton@pcisys.net.

I'd also like to know if the scale length is the same or different compared to the regular 14 fret OM? ( Are the Forum guitar specs listed somewhere?) A number of folks have commented that their Forum guitar is loud -- if it is louder then the regular OM, is this because the bridge is (perhaps) located at a different spot on the body compared to the regular OM, or ...what? I assume the overall body dimensions are the same as the standard OM. Why are folks so excited about a 12 fret neck -- what is (are) the advantage(s) of 12 vs 14 fret necks?
Thx,
Al

Boy talk about timing, is this called when it rains it pours?  Picking up an OM-10 on 15th, so timing isn't really right & don't know if I would be able to swing this also... but would like to know the price just incase.  And if not now maybe next go round.  Could you email me also jason @ ccline02@charter.net

Chris

Could I still get a price quote to heis0067@d.umn.edu Jason?  I actually didn't recieve one from the first batch.

Thanks!  

Quote please, Jason. deferrall@earthlink.net.

Quote pls Jason
dtiller@gto.net

Thanks
dave

Emails Sent.  Thanks!  J

Jason,

Please send a quote for an MT Forum to pd@cinghiale.org.

This will be a tough to explain to the "boss", but when opportunity knocks...


Paolo

Price quote for me too please.  peter@creestudios.

and specs.

I'd like a quote too.
hsojeel@gmail.com

So what are the second batch going to be called?

I have a Forum Guitar that says it's nnumber 6 of 17. This denotes it was a limited run. Not to be a pain, but that's actually part of its value now and in the future...  

if the second batch are going to also be Forum Guitars, then will they be starting with number 18 of 17?

If they start with number 18 of XX, then mine is no longer number 6 of 17, which makes the tag inaccurate.

Or will it be Forum Guitar II number 1 of X?

QuoteOr will it be Forum Guitar II number 1 of X?

That sounds like a winner to me.   :)  

Gulp --  me, too, Jason.  Price quote - billie.blt@gmail.com
thank you

oh my bank account is not gonna like this :(

Hi Jason, I sent you an email through this sight but I'm not sure how it works.  So just to be sure, can you send me a quote for a forum guitar MT possibly in CANADIAN DOLLARS.  My email is: andrewlieu@hotmail.com.
Thanks so much and sorry to be bothering during your jam session :)

Andrew

If it wasn't for my shop/studio going in in the next month or so,I'd be all over a mahogany top to go with my spruce top. :(  

QuoteOr will it be Forum Guitar II number 1 of X?

This is really not a bad idea as it would allow this batch (Forum Guitar II) to have a cutaway. Seems like their's quite a bit of interest in the "c". Could we follow up with Matthew to see what the additional cost would be?

I am also interested....how can I find the specs, pics etc.? I would like to know the cost also...

my912c@yahoo.com

Hi Jason:
Please sent me a price quote as well to  nsfgp at comcast dot net
Thanks!!

HI Folks,

What is the problem with posting the price and spec's of the forum guitar on the forum?  After all it is a forum guitar.  That way all of us can make an informed desicion.  :(  

The specs have been posted.  In short :  12 fret OM-03, mahogany or spruce top, with ebony buttons, pins, and MOP logo.

The price cannot be posted because of Larrivee's MAP policy.  You must contact Jason for a price.

Quote please, specify american or canadian

Thanks,

Ken

QuoteEmails Sent.  Thanks!  J

Hi Jason -- well either you missed me because of all the activity that's going on or your email got lost in cyberspace somewhere :o , so please try again to send a quote to:  
aklayton@pcisys.net.
Many Thx,
Al

I'm going to sit this one out ~ I've got 2 beautiful guitars here already.

You guys are going to get some sweet guitars.  Enjoy the buildup until the day it arrives on your doorstep.  You'll be happy campers!

John in Japan

price quote and how to order please

jajafofo at gmail dot com

thanks

Please send me a price quote also - thanks - Steve in Ga

Bump..Bump..

Jason,

Can you post how to order ?

I am also a little confused.  I know this is a 12 fret model and the OM-03MT is a 14 but the 14 fret costs less !  Why all the excitment over this model ?

Also, what does the MT stand for ?

QuoteAlso, what does the MT stand for ?

Mahogany Top.

Price quote to wcbird1@yahoo.com, please.

Thanks, Jason.

Hey Jason,

I too would like a price quote!

Thanks!
ziggysf21@yahoo.com

Could I get a price quote at jeff@peaceofplymouth.org?  Thanks.  Also, with all the interest, why doesn't Larrivee simply make this a regular guitar in their line?  I bet it would do quite well having a 12 fret OM-03!  Make it a regular flag ship guitar for anyone to get.
just my 2 cents.

QuoteCould I get a price quote at jeff@peaceofplymouth.org?  Thanks.  Also, with all the interest, why doesn't Larrivee simply make this a regular guitar in their line?  I bet it would do quite well having a 12 fret OM-03!  Make it a regular flag ship guitar for anyone to get.
just my 2 cents.

We wanted something special or unusual for forum members and got it. Larrivee went out of their way with extra/unusual work contrary to their standard business policy to do this for us.

Many thanks to Jean, Matthew and John Jr. for this effort on our behalf. And to Jason/GuitarCrazy for being our intermediary.

Hi Jason,

Can I have a special uk price quote!

info@leighbarnard.com

Thank you!

So is the "mistake-made" lefty still available??

Hi Jason:
Can you send the price information to tntchen2@juno.com ?
Thanks,
Tim

Jason -

Just out of curiosity, please email the price...

THanks

Don

jaminn@gmail.com

Hello everyone, I apologize for the delay in posting, I've been out of the shop.  It is easier for me if you email me directly for the quotes so that I can just reply to your email.  I will put these addresses in my Outlook and send the quotes in a bit, but for the future if you could email me direct I would appreciate it.  Also, to order just call or email with your choice of top wood, and make a $300 deposit to start the order.  Thanks again to all.  J

Can I get a price too, If its not too late

Thanks!

gburman@burman.com

I did it. I'm in. Talked to Jason today and ordered my Forum II :D A small body all mahogony has been on my wish list for some time now and I just couldn't pass up this opportunity to own such a unique guitar. The reviews (and the pictures) of the Forum I were all so great I just had to get in on this one.

Thanks to Jason for putting this together and to Larrivee for giving us another shot at this. This will be my third guitar purchase since October. That's about the same time I discovered this forum. Hmmmm.

Now where is that thread about coming up with good justifications for the wife???  

QuoteNow where is that thread about coming up with good justifications for the wife???

Those only work BEFORE you order the guitar!   :lol:  

'tis always better to ask for forgiveness than permission :D

means alot comming from a single guy doesn't it :lol:

QuoteSo what are the second batch going to be called?

will it be Forum Guitar II number 1 of X?

I like Forum Guitar II as well

What if Forum II was inlayed on the 12th fret with no other fret markers, that would look pretty cool !!

What do you think ?  Maybe something like this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v685/LookingforLarri/ForumIIFretboard.jpg)

Jason ?