What's available in maple from Larrivee these days?

[Casino_Phil]

...other than the Parlour and bindings? 

I used to have a Framus dreadnaught which was spruce/maple and that was a great sounding guitar.  I only sold it so I could buy my first Larrivee...   

[roknroll]

maybe a few mandos

[Casino_Phil]

maybe a few mandos

Hmmmph.  I was hoping for something a bit bigger! 

Anyone care to shed any light on what models (guitars) ever got the maple treatment?  I know there were the jumbos but what about dreads?  Would they all have been in the high-end ranges? 

[Calvin]

I have a LV-09FM.  Looks great that's for sure.

It's a very different sound than even most L's.  You thought mahogany was balanced.  This thing is about as even as it gets across all frequency regsiters. Doesn't really have a sparkle with the sounds.  It's very punchy/perky, has a snap like sound.  Kind of like the flamenco of the steelstrings.  It's like a more cutting edge version of the Taylor 614.  The 614 has a much mellower bass, this thing (while not heavy on bass) has a very very tight drum-like bass.  It's a very dry sound.  All the rich harmonics are there, but they dont come out after the note, they come out with the note.  What's it good for?? I am not good enough player to tell you, but I think this would make a bossa nova player very very very happy.

BTW, There is a sunburst (top) one for sale somewhere in the buy-and-sell I think.

[Casino_Phil]

Thanks Calvin. 

Any maple Larrivee I end up chasing will have to have my beloved 1 11/16" nut, though, which I guess is most likely going to lead me to dreads.  Your description of the sound is very good!  There are some oft-quoted characteristics about maple which I've never found to be true in any instrument using it which I've tried; maybe I've been lucky. 

I can't help but contemplate the sound of a Larrivee maple dread, given how much I liked my Framus.  So far, whatever style of guitar I've tried, the Larrivee version of it outclasses any of the others, so this is an enticing prospect.  Still, no hurry! 

[roknroll]

I thought my mando comment was pretty helpful...jerk.










































































J/K

[Sordello]

This maple is available, and pretty gorgeous too!  Larrivee knows his maple!


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[dbirchett]

Phil,

I think just about everything was available in FM, for an upcharge. I believe that I have seen listings for -03 models in maple but wouldn't swear to it.

[wyodeb]

Thanks Calvin. 

Any maple Larrivee I end up chasing will have to have my beloved 1 11/16" nut, though, which I guess is most likely going to lead me to dreads. 

The early run of the Pete Anderson maple OM 12-fret has 1 11/16" nut. Mine is one of these. They turn up from time to time. It really is a great guitar!

Deb

[Calvin]

Just dont expect a thundering bass out of them.  It's a very tight kind of sound.  I think a Taylor 614, but not as easy/mellow sounding (especially on the bass) is pretty close description.  Eitherway it's going to sound NOTHING like mahogany or rosewood.

There are 2 or 3 (very few) om-03's in maple I think, people have tried to sell them on E-bay for what a om-09 would cost.  The OM maple and the L maple sounds very very different.  The OM maple is alot easier to get a sweet sound out of.  The L has more overhead for strumming.  I really like the maple OM I've tried, cept it (new) was more than twice the cost of the LV maple I have (used).  I'd like to have both though ahahah.


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BTW...  Speaking of maple dread... I've tired a Maple dread (one of the infamous cherry burst ones), probably the least favorite Larrivee I've ever tried.  But then again, it will still be better than a Takamine anyday (sorry Takamine lovers hahahaha).  I would put my money on OM maples, they are the best for general purpose.  And L maples are probably gonna be better for bossa jazz.

[Casino_Phil]

Thanks for all the info, everyone. 

Sordello, that's very nice but I suspect it has a 1 3/4" nut, right?   :UND>

[Walkerman]

Larrivee makes woderful maple 12 strings......esp quilted maple.  With the maple, you get that nice jangly sound we associate with the 60's.

[stuco]

 

Wow, I really like that Dark hog neck on that flamed maple body!  I like the sound of maple as well. soooo bright but defined.  I've never experienced a maple guitar with enough bass for me as a main guitar.  I guess that's why guitar makers use it on Jumbos its a good match with size. 
Don't know if you would be interested but there is an older maple guild on elderlys site(not flamed but it's a dread)

http://www.elderly.com/vintage/names/guild-g37-bld-%281980%29--20U-10332.htm

[Casino_Phil]

Thanks, Stuco; that's an intriguing Guild.  From what I've read, people who have G-37s really like the sound, even though the back and sides are apparently laminated.  I don't mind the 'plain' maple.  However, although I can't buy anything at this moment, it's worth adding to the list...

[Sordello]

Thanks for all the info, everyone. 

Sordello, that's very nice but I suspect it has a 1 3/4" nut, right?   :UND>

Sorry Casino. I'm afraid it is a 1 3/4. Which is why she and many of my other Larrivees are for sale. I need at least 1 7/8 now, much more comfortable for me.  Pickup included, I used this for jazz stylings for that bright maple clarity. Now, I use my Hancock 7 string archtop for jazz - 2 1/16 nut and made from Queensland maple with violin finish though. The Larrivee L body, even with cutaway, still provides volume to fill a house. Maple really is an amazing guitar tone wood! I prefer koa myself, but maple and jazz are like Lennon and McCartney!  ^_^

[Casino_Phil]

Sorry Casino. I'm afraid it is a 1 3/4. Which is why she and many of my other Larrivees are for sale. I need at least 1 7/8 now, much more comfortable for me

Your nuts are getting bigger whilst mine are getting smaller...let's not dwell on this!   :TON> 

[Walkerman]

Here's my pair o' maple Larry's

[ttchen]

I have an OM-03 with flamed maple b/s.  http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=9641.0
I may need to put it up for sale again, for financial reasons. : (
This guitar sounds great, really defined bass and mid.  The treble is not harsh or tinny at all.  I am surprised Larrivee doesn't make more of maple guitars.

[Casino_Phil]

That's a nice OM, Tim.  It does make you wonder why there aren't more maple Larrivees but I guess they have their reasons.  Spoilsports!   :GRN>

[Sordello]

 

Your nuts are getting bigger whilst mine are getting smaller...let's not dwell on this!   :TON> 

You'd think it would be the other way 'round: you're heading into summer up there in the northern hemisphere, and we're heading into winter down here!