Marketplace => For Trade, Wanted => Topic started by: jazzereh on June 28, 2026, 03:30:30 PM

Title: Looking for F 1 or F 2 guitar
Post by: jazzereh on June 28, 2026, 03:30:30 PM
If I'm right, the first two Forum guitars were both OM size but with a 12 fret to body build. 

If that is correct, and if anyone has one that they no longer play, I'd like to hear from you.  Looking to buy one of these.
Thanks
Ralph
Title: Re: Looking for F 1 or F 2 guitar
Post by: teh on June 28, 2026, 04:32:46 PM
The link to past Forum Guitar builds seems to be gone. Someone can confirm or correct my comments below.

I can't recall the Forum I/II specs, production totals or the dealers who handled the orders on these two builds. Trinity Guitars closed shop in 2018 and they handled the Forum III guitar orders back in 2008/09 (Forum III) and I believe they had three wood combinations on an LS-03 body shape. I believe there were a total of 78 made and there were several that showed up for sale from time to time over the past several years. The Forum IV came a little later and I believe there was a smaller number ordered (maybe 29) and I think there was one option only, possibly a 00?

The Forum VI was coordinated directly through the Forum and John Jr. in May/June 2021. Larrivee had enough Moonwood Spruce and American Walnut to make 19 guitars. The options included a 12 fret LS-03 body, 25.5" scale, non-cutaway and two options: a Venetian cutaway, plus a choice of factory installed pickups. I ordered mine in June 2021 with the optional cutaway and an Anthem No Cut Dual Source pickup. I actually ordered a second one with the same specs for a co-worker. All 19 were ordered and purchased and I've only seen two come up for sale.

The Forum VII was coordinated between Larrivee and the Forum with seven guitars ordered and a choice of 00 or 000 body shapes, Redwood tops and a choice of rosewood, mahogany or walnut back and sides. I had passed on the Forum VII because I had just purchased a 00-24 and Baker T Pro.
Title: Re: Looking for F 1 or F 2 guitar
Post by: Queequeg on June 28, 2026, 05:36:56 PM
Quote from: teh on June 28, 2026, 04:32:46 PMThe link to past Forum Guitar builds seems to be gone.

Yes. First I've noticed this.
The Wikipedia page for Larrivee Forum guitars is corrupted.
Nothing we did here.
I will contact Wiki and see if they can resurrect it for us.
Title: Re: Looking for F 1 or F 2 guitar
Post by: B0WIE on June 28, 2026, 11:48:23 PM
I recommend setting up alerts on Reverb and eBay for "Larrivee forum". They will email you if anything goes up for sale.