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Marketplace => For Trade, Wanted => Topic started by: honkytone on August 04, 2005, 06:18:58 PM

Title: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: honkytone on August 04, 2005, 06:18:58 PM
I've never seen one but have been told they exist.  Had an OM-03FM very briefly that was nice, indeed, but really want to find an L.  Okay, who gots?
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple ???
Post by: honkytone on August 08, 2005, 04:31:04 AM
I'd be interested to know if you've ever even SEEN one!
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: honkytone on September 02, 2006, 03:38:13 PM
Well, it's been almost 13 months and I've still not seen an L-03 in maple, but all the guys who'd know say they do exist.  Would still like to get one if anybody has any leads.  Thanks.
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: HangFire on September 02, 2006, 07:10:46 PM
Here is a Maple Dread which would give you more bass than an L. That is not a bad thing with a Maple guitar...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2572643842&category=2385

Didn't see a date on this auction so you may want to contact the seller.

Amazing flame on the back!
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: honkytone on September 02, 2006, 07:17:41 PM
Thanks.  D's I've seen, just no L's.  Maybe they feel that's a better combo than maple and L.  But I just can't hang with D's these days.
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: HangFire on September 02, 2006, 07:21:27 PM
Yes I think the lower bout is larger but that is where the extra bass comes from, I don't have a problem with the added size if I am standing... :WNK>
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: ronmac on September 03, 2006, 08:46:05 AM
Actually the L and D are both the same size in the lower bout. The waist and upper bout are smaller on the L, making it more comfrtable for most folks. The D has a deeper body, and this extra air volume contributes to its additional lower register power.

L - Larrivee Body
Lower Bout · 16"
Upper Bout · 11.625"
Waist · 10.25"
Depth · 4.75"
Overall Length · 40.75"
Scale Length · 25.5"

D - Dreadnought
Lower Bout · 16"
Upper Bout · 11.875"
Waist · 10.875"
Depth · 5"
Overall Length · 41"
Scale Length · 25.5"
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: HangFire on September 03, 2006, 10:01:09 AM
I stand corrected, thanks ronmac! :cheers

For some reason I perceive the Dread's lower bout as larger when I am sitting... :?

I've also noticed the Dreads, IMO have a richer/fuller tone than the L's which could be attributed to the added depth. (Not to offend L lovers in the crowd;-)
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: ronmac on September 03, 2006, 10:12:00 AM
No problem, Hang. My specialty is spewing mostly useless facts to the unknowing, and often uncaring, public.  :yawn
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: razputin88 on October 12, 2006, 03:15:18 PM
I think this is what you're looking for? I'm kicking myself for not bidding on it  :<> Check out that bear claw  :SHK>

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250034806789
Title: Re: WTB: L-03 Maple * Have you even SEEN one?
Post by: honkytone on October 12, 2006, 05:33:00 PM
Quote from: razputin88 on October 12, 2006, 03:15:18 PM
I think this is what you're looking for? I'm kicking myself for not bidding on it  :<> Check out that bear claw  :SHK>

No, not at all.  They've made plenty of -09 series Ls in maple, no question about that.  I'm really talking about a satin finish L-03.  Until I see one, if ever, I remain unconvinced they exist.
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