Which one would you buy? L-03-12 or D-03-12 ?? PLEASE HELP

[Busker]

I'm looking into getting a Larrivee 12 string in the next couple DAYS. I can't find a dealer of Larrivee in my area, so I have to buy one blind. SO I TURN TO YOU, if you could either get a L-03 OR D-03 in a 12 string which one would you get??

PLEASE HELP ME........

[Ratishna]

You can't go wrong either way.  The body shape on the L is a little different, but the D is like any other D-type guitar you might be able to find.  Personally, I would get the L.

E. Shoaf

[LaminateBoy]

I tried a D-03R-12 and found that the overtones were just too overwhelming and sound became muddy. I switched to the L-03-12 and like it a lot better. The sound is more focussed and there is greater note separation. It's hard to say how much of the tone change was from the change of body shape and how much from the change from rosewood to mahogany. In any case, I certainly like the L-03-12.

[sixpickn]

My '97 D-05-12 (mahaogany) is all you could ask for in a 12, sweet tone, a very balanced low end for a dread, and easy easy action, even at the octave, and near perfect intonation.  It's the same as an -03 but with a gloss finish.  There's no currently listed D-12 string models on their web site which may speak to general demand,  but if you can find a deal on either a dread or an L I supect you'll be pleased with either one.  There might be a neck width difference worth considering, as an L 6 string neck is slightly wider than the D.  Good luck.

[Randy_R]

D-03-12...

I have one. Its a great sounding guitar.

[Busker]

I know we can't put a price down BUT can someone link me to a site that has a D and L for a good deal??

I looked at Trinity and they have both and I got a price quote from them and it looks like that is where I'll get it IF I can't find a better deal...

I was leaning towards the L-03-12, just because one of my FAVORITE artist (John Butler) uses the L-03 6&12 strings

[Cowgirlie]

Go with the L...like the other guys saud, you can get a dread anywhere!

[Busker]

What is the soun difference that the L body produces??

I know what a Dread sounds like but I'm not really that familiar with the L shape or sound....


P.S
   THANKS EVERYONE FOR ALL THE HELP !!!!!!!!!

[ducktrapper]

The L body is the Larrivée body.  I loved the L03-12 that I played. Much better than a dread, imo.

[Fergy07]

Dave's GuitarAdoptions web site has sound samples for most of the Larrivee guitars. I think the issue of which is right for you depends on whether you like a Dread or more rounded guitar shape. Personally, I'd go for the L as I prefer a more rounded shape to the guitar. But you may prefer a dread shape.

Andy