I want a Larrivee. ? Which ONE ARRGGGHHH!

[Calvin]

Hi, I'm wondering...from the specs it looks like the only audible difference would be from a bone saddle. Does it make a big difference? When I bought my D-03 the salesperson said there was no difference in sound, that the gloss was just cosmetic, and along with the abalone made the difference in price.. Is he wrong? Anyway, I'm just curious. I bought a blackwood and I don't think a gloss finish was an option for me anyhow.

No there isn't, cept for the saddle/nut and the finish (some prefer the satin).  Personally, I just like the L05's gloss and prettier bindings and shells better + you get archtop case.  And like Randy said, used L05 really dotn cost that much more than an L03.  So unless you have to buy new, I think a used L05 is good condition is a great all arounder.

That being said, there is actually a difference between the L05 and LV05 sonically.  Most claim that they are identical.  But I find the non-cutaway to be superior.  But if I had a choice, however, I'd get the cutaway because I think it's more practical for fingerstyle stuff (not that I am good enough to use it often, just that I like it to be there).

In the end, a guitar is a guitar is a guitar.  I've seen amazing things done with yamaha (Good sound, but can really use the help on the bass, and the guitars weigh a ton) or corts or even some of the ply guitars.

[Acoustic_surf]

So if I do get the LV-03E and install a bone saddle, then it will sound exactly like the LV-05E. Is there anyone who has owned/played these two guitars alot? Thanks

You should read this thread stuco:   http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=11803.0