Hi all, does Larrivee make the LJ model? I saw one on Ebay and
a couple through google search, but came up with conflicting info.
From what I understand, its suppose to be inbetween the L and J
model. With height and width close resemble the L, but with the
depth of the J? Also, I did not see this on Larrivee website, so I'm
assuming this body, if exists, would be a custom job?
Sevenup can't give you much info but the body style sort of fell to the wayside.If you email larrivee I,m sure they will be glad to give you the spec's.
Yes they do make the LJ - in fact I have one for sale right now. "LJ" stands for "Larrivee Jumbo" - it is a larger version of the L body shape. While the L body has a 16" lower bout, the LJ has a 17" lower bout. It is distingushed from the Larrivee Traditional Jumbo - the J series by its wider waist and rounder upper bout. Once again - it is a jumbo L body, just as the name implies. As I understand it, all LJ's are custom shop items and are, as a result, relatively rare. They are balanced with a deep piano-like bass and are very loud. The only reason I am selling mine is to pay for my Collings acquisition.
Ken
I've got an LJ-05-12 (actually my son's but he's away in Ireland, heh,heh). This is a fabulous guitar. I've never heard a guitar with a better bottom end than the LJ. When he bought it, we compared to a L-09-12 and the LJ was a clear winner. Highly recommended.
BTW, if you;re worried about the 17"lower bout, my son is only 5'3" and he's never complained about the size of this guitar.
Thanks guys for the clarification. The guys at Larrivee also confirmed it. Its basically a larger L with the lowerbout at 17". Could you guys tell me how the LJ sounds different from the J size?
As you can see at the bottom, I have an LJ-10 that I had custom made in 1967 with a "Gryphon" headstock and Engelmann spruce top. Many of us keep ragging on Matthew to re-introduce this amazing instrument. It is shaped like an "L" body but is larger in every dimension. It also has a relatively large soundhole which gives it a somewhat "dry", and loud sound.
I would really love to have an LJ-10-12 to add to my collection, but I sense I will have to wait till you-know-where freezes over. My L-10-12 is pretty darn nice, so it will do for now.
Griff