Marketplace => For Sale => Topic started by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PM

Title: PULLED - 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PM
For sale, $4000 USD ono, this immaculate 1995 Larrivee C-09 with a stunning spruce top and gorgeous walnut back and sides. This plays like a dream, and sounds like it too. Love the white tiger headstock inlay

It was owned by a collector before me. And it is in immaculate condition. John Jnr himself mentioned how he loves this period of guitars.

An undersaddle pickup was installed at one point but is no longer there. So a pickup could be easily installed if you want.

Offering it to the Forum first to see if any takers. I can't justify holding o to this any longer so seeing if any interest. I'm in New Zealand but can have it sent across to US.

Open to offers. Let me know if you have any questions.

Michael
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Queequeg on January 05, 2025, 04:54:24 PM
Buy, Sell & Trade Rules. *** Please read *** 
Started by Steve, August 15, 2006, 07:29:35 AM



August 15, 2006, 07:29:35 AM
Please also read the complete Forum Rules here .

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Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 07:00:29 PM
Quote from: Queequeg on January 05, 2025, 04:54:24 PMBuy, Sell & Trade Rules. *** Please read *** 
Started by Steve, August 15, 2006, 07:29:35 AM

Thank you. I've added that in now.

August 15, 2006, 07:29:35 AM
Please also read the complete Forum Rules here .

General Rules

The Buy and Sell section is provided to use at your own risk.  Forum administration will not get involved in a transaction under any circumstances.
Posts in the Buy & Sell section should be on topic and any replies should only be by interested parties.
The Marketplace is for personal use only, don't link to items for sale by other parties.
The Marketplace is for guitar and music related items only.
All items for sale must have a price.  No best offers, etc.  This is not the place for an auction.
Please limit posts in the Buy & Sell section to inquiries about items only.  Random discussion just bumps others posts down.
Links to eBay are not to be posted here on the For Sale board. No eBay links on the For Sale Board.
Please add 'SOLD' to your post title when item is sold. (Use the 'MODIFY' button to change the title.)
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 08:16:21 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PM1995 Larrivee C-09 with a stunning spruce top and gorgeous walnut back and sides.
What is the guitar serial number?
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 08:36:59 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PMFor sale, $4000 ono, this immaculate 1995 Larrivee C-09
Is this New Zealand dollars, or whatever it converts to depending on what country the buyer is in?
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 08:59:19 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PMLet me know if you have any questions.
Can you verify there are no marker dots for fret position on the fretboard? Can you supply photos of the marker dots on the side of the fretboard (visible to the player)?
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:03:47 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PMimmaculate 1995 Larrivee C-09
What is the nut width? 1-3/4 or 1-23/32? Please measure precisely.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:10:50 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PMAn undersaddle pickup was installed at one point but is no longer there. So a pickup could be easily installed if you want.
1. Please provide a closeup photo of the saddle such that we can see kinda guess how high it is above the bridge.
2. Please provide the height of the BRIDGE in it's middle, between the G and D string.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:22:21 PM
Please supply a photo of the Larrivee label inside the guitar.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:29:53 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PMIt was owned by a collector before me. And it is in immaculate condition.
Please supply a closeup photo of the back of the headstock showing the tuners. Need to know what they are. And if it is possible they have been replaced, based on what we already know about original tuners.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:36:33 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 04:46:14 PMJohn Jnr himself mentioned
We know John. John is a friend of the group.
In case you haven't figured it out, I am trying to help you get to 10 posts, after which you can send PM's to members.
I haven't yet figured out if you can be trusted, however that is not my call.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 09:37:27 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 08:16:21 PMWhat is the guitar serial number?
Mike

18248
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 09:41:57 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:36:33 PMWe know John. John is a friend of the group.
In case you haven't figured it out, I am trying to help you get to 10 posts, after which you can send PM's to members.
I haven't yet figured out if you can be trusted, however that is not my call.
Mike


Hi Mike, I understand. I bought a whole lot of gear just before Christmas, he shipped it to me here in Auckland. Feel free to ask him a question privately about the order or what we talked about over email and I'll be able to confirm it once you know what it is. Essentially it will be something only I'll know. I'm happy to jump on a FaceTime or Zoom as well once you're satisfied.
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 09:43:42 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 08:59:19 PMCan you verify there are no marker dots for fret position on the fretboard? Can you supply photos of the marker dots on the side of the fretboard (visible to the player)?
Mike

There are dots on the fret board binding but not the fret board itself. I'll post a photo of that and the label below.
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 09:48:26 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:29:53 PMPlease supply a closeup photo of the back of the headstock showing the tuners. Need to know what they are. And if it is possible they have been replaced, based on what we already know about original tuners.
Mike

They are still original. Look the similar as my D-03 from 2005
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 09:59:49 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:10:50 PM1. Please provide a closeup photo of the saddle such that we can see kinda guess how high it is above the bridge.
2. Please provide the height of the BRIDGE in it's middle, between the G and D string.
Mike


I'm trying to find an accurate ruler as I don't have callipers or a decent ruler. I did have a guitar tech check it once and he was happy. And that is without the under saddle pick up in there, which would have raised the saddle a bit. Just trying to figure out how to add photos...
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 10:06:00 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:22:21 PMPlease supply a photo of the Larrivee label inside the guitar.
Mike

https://share.icloud.com/photos/08fHRebK7Ccd2FIcMAfO6ZbVw
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 10:07:51 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:03:47 PMWhat is the nut width? 1-3/4 or 1-23/32? Please measure precisely.
Mike

I'm confident it's 1-3/4. Again, similar to my D-03

https://share.icloud.com/photos/069pn7Mq--jvd-JwLE5kShDAg
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 05, 2025, 10:09:17 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 05, 2025, 09:29:53 PMPlease supply a closeup photo of the back of the headstock showing the tuners. Need to know what they are. And if it is possible they have been replaced, based on what we already know about original tuners.
Mike


https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e0-Nw5VI8nfNhgePczaXl9Fg
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 06, 2025, 05:39:51 AM
Michael,
Thanks for all the answers.
If there were an award for patience and helpfulness, you would get it.
Good luck.
 :donut  :donut2  :coffee
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 06, 2025, 01:39:01 PM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 06, 2025, 05:39:51 AMMichael,
Thanks for all the answers.
If there were an award for patience and helpfulness, you would get it.
Good luck.
 :donut  :donut2  :coffee
Mike

Thanks, Mike. Appreciate the questions too.
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 08, 2025, 12:57:42 PM
Would anyone be interested if I could get this on consignment somewhere in the US? If so, where would be best? I could even get this to NYC in Early Feb for a private sale.

**edit**

I give you permission to give me advice, and if I act on it, the risk is all mine.

Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on January 08, 2025, 09:48:12 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on January 08, 2025, 12:57:42 PMWould anyone be interested if I could get this on consignment somewhere in the US? If so, where would be best? I could even get this to NYC in Early Feb for a private sale.
Forum rules are pretty strict. You need to allow us permission to give you advice.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on January 09, 2025, 04:39:18 AM
Quote from: mike in lytle on January 08, 2025, 09:48:12 PMForum rules are pretty strict. You need to allow us permission to give you advice.
Mike

I'm give you permission to give me advice, and if I act on it, the risk is all mine.
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on February 04, 2025, 02:00:25 PM
Hi All, this guitar is no longer for sale. It's too nice to let go. Thanks for your interest.
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: mike in lytle on February 04, 2025, 04:24:02 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on February 04, 2025, 02:00:25 PMHi All, this guitar is no longer for sale. It's too nice to let go. Thanks for your interest.
You have made an excellent decision.
Mike
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: StringPicker6 on February 04, 2025, 08:10:18 PM
Quote from: Michael Howard on February 04, 2025, 02:00:25 PMHi All, this guitar is no longer for sale. It's too nice to let go. Thanks for your interest.

Good choice, Michael. That is a really special guitar and I'm happy that you decided to keep it.
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on March 12, 2025, 07:20:45 PM
Hi all, circumstances have changed, I am now selling this, through a local dealer in New Zealand. A very favourable exchange rate for anyone in the US, Canada, UK.

You could even have a holiday down here and pick it up at the same time :)

Any questions feel free to talk to Ed or Nick at Studio 1.

https://studio1-vintage.com/products/larrivee-c-09w

Michael
Title: Re: 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on April 07, 2025, 06:54:14 PM
Still available if anyone interested. Happy to answer questions, or as in above, contact the dealer. They have shipped internationally before so not an issue. Studio-1 is no doubt the best independent guitar shop in New Zealand.
Title: Re: PULLED - 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on July 03, 2025, 03:06:25 PM
I was intending to sell this because we needed to be financially responsible for a period earlier this year but we're out of that now and am no longer selling.

Following the forum VII also gave me a bit of fomo. Plus the fact I've owned a Larrivee for 20'years and I couldn't face not having one.

Sorry, not sorry for the flip flop.
Title: Re: PULLED - 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: StringPicker6 on July 03, 2025, 06:39:03 PM
I'm glad you are keeping it, Michael. Did you sign on for the forum VII build?
Title: Re: PULLED - 1995 C-09 Walnut with White Tiger Headstock
Post by: Michael Howard on July 03, 2025, 07:44:46 PM
I am too. Not this time. Tempting but I wasn't really in a position to buy, especially being in NZ. Love to one day. I do have my eye on an LSV though, biding my time.