Main Forums => Larrivée Guitars => Topic started by: noyage on October 11, 2020, 06:49:25 PM

Title: 12 string that needs repairs
Post by: noyage on October 11, 2020, 06:49:25 PM
Interesting 12-string in this area:

https://newhaven.craigslist.org/msg/d/milford-larrivee-12-string-15/7211669821.html

He doesn't know about Larrivee's truss rod tool apparently...

Title: Re: 12 string that needs repairs
Post by: unclrob on October 11, 2020, 10:41:44 PM
I'll get in trouble for saying this but its me sssssssssssssssssssssooooooooo



Some people are stupid.
Title: Re: 12 string that needs repairs
Post by: Mikeymac on October 11, 2020, 11:55:07 PM
Boy, that's tempting...
Title: Re: 12 string that needs repairs
Post by: AZLiberty on October 12, 2020, 02:42:44 AM
Quote from: Mikeymac on October 11, 2020, 11:55:07 PM
Boy, that's tempting...

Yeah.  If I were local and could inspect it in person...

Bridge kind of looks like a Guild Bridge, and kind of looks like it was hand carved.
Title: Re: 12 string that needs repairs
Post by: Mikeymac on October 12, 2020, 10:45:35 AM
Quote from: AZLiberty on October 12, 2020, 02:42:44 AM
Yeah.  If I were local and could inspect it in person...

Bridge kind of looks like a Guild Bridge, and kind of looks like it was hand carved.

Yeah ... you can order replacement bridges from Larrivee... even the 12-string standard bridge is only $75.
Title: Re: 12 string that needs repairs
Post by: B0WIE on October 12, 2020, 01:40:46 PM
Would inspect in person but no way would I consider getting it shipped. The fact that there's recurring bridge issues along with high action could indicate warping issues. Wouldn't be uncommon with a 12 string. Good chance that this is more than a bridge replacement and truss rod adjustment. The 300 + minimum repair costs (if you do it yourself and nothing is warped) would add up the amount I've seen these go for in good shape.

Like I say, if you can inspect it yourself and you really know what you're looking for, it might be an OK deal. Probably not the steal it seems to be.