Mahogany top Larrivees

[Chuck40]

I've been looking over (read, drooling over) some of the pictures of mahogany topped Larrivee OMs. Since these are not regular catalog items, where do you find them? Custom orders? Special editions? Fill me in, please.

[Mikeymac]

I think you can order one from a Larrivee dealer.   A few Larrivee dealers may have a couple in stock.  Or they may be able to order one that is 'done' but hasn't been ordered from a dealer, meaning your wait time would only be a week or so.  Check with a Larrivee dealer that you trust, and have them call their supplier to see what's available.

I keep gassing for one of these too, but my office manager (AKA wife) says, "No more guitars!"

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[jeremy3220]

I ordered mine from Guitar Adoptions.

Have you played a mahogany top guitar? They are not just prettier versions of the spruce top guitars. They have a unique sound that alot of people don't care for. that said, they are my favorite of the Larrivee line up.

http://www.guitaradoptions.com/store/product.php?productid=17850&cat=257&page=5

[prof_stack]

Also try Jim at http://www.trinityguitars.com
Or Jason at http://www.notableguitars.com

Good luck!

[Chuck40]

Yes, I have played a mahogany topped guitar - I own Martin D-15! The only thing that might stop me from getting another mahogany guitar is I might not want two guitars with the same sort of sound.
But, I REALLY like the sound of my D-15, so a OM would be just fine with me.

[sayheyjeff]

I'll be happy to let you try my L05MT if you are in the washington dc area.  Its a beauty.

jeff

[Casino_Phil]

Yes, I have played a mahogany topped guitar - I own Martin D-15! The only thing that might stop me from getting another mahogany guitar is I might not want two guitars with the same sort of sound.
But, I REALLY like the sound of my D-15, so a OM would be just fine with me.

D15s are amongst the best Martins in my opinion; I was close to getting one before I encountered Larrivee guitars.  I may be biassed but I think my D-03MT is the best sounding acoustic I've played!  (I'm allowed to be proud of my instruments, right?!) 

The all-mahogany D-03 has the qualities that make Larrivees sound so good with that wonderful mahogany tone added to the mix.  Let me reiterate, I have a great fondness for the Martin 15 series; however, in my opinion Larrivee's mahogany models are better in many ways.   

[ronmac]

There is a new L that just showed up at Twelfth Fret that Dave is gushing over.

Actually,  I would go beyond "good" and say that this particular instrument is one of the nicest sounding 03-series guitars to come through in a while!

http://www.12fret.com/new/larrivee_L-03_MT_Mahogany_Top_pg.html

[Teddeo1000]

I was looking at Martin guitars before I bought my all Mahogany D03. I played an all Mahogany Martin at our local guitar shop and it sounded great. I guess I chose the Larrivee D03 because I thought it looked a little better. Never had played a Larrivee until I bought this one from Natableguitars. I am very pleased with it.  :GRN> Teddeo1000

[Chuck40]

I'll be happy to let you try my L05MT if you are in the washington dc area.  Its a beauty.

jeff

That's nice of you; a year or two ago, I might have taken you up on your offer, as I used to travel to the DC area quite a bit on business. Alas, no more - I live in central Kentucky.
Do you prefer the L body to the OM?

[Gemnoc]

I hope I won't offend hog top Martin owners, but to me the Larrivée hog tops are much more easthetically pleasing. I guess Martin stains the mahogany to make it dark, but why do that?

[prof_stack]

but to me the Larrivée hog tops are much more aesthetically pleasing. I guess Martin stains the mahogany to make it dark, but why do that?

Good question.  I liked the looks of my L-03MT a lot.  But I like the sound of my 000-15S better, which is why I sold the L.  YMMV.

[Steve]

Those Martin 000-15S 12 fretters got me looking at a Hog Top.  I tried to make a custom Martin to my specs but it was just getting very pricey.

I ended up with a L-05MT and although it does not sound exactly like the 15S Martin, it has a very nice Mahogany sound!  Larrivée does not stain there mahogany at all.  Pure natural color.



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[FNG]

http://www.guitaradoptions.com/store/product.php?productid=18241&cat=0&page=1

Dear Santa....

[Mikeymac]

Steve K is right...just as Larrivee's don't sound like Martin's, Larrivee hog tops don't sound like Martin hog tops...at least that has been my experience, too...

[Rickie-S]

I went with Om-O3-Mt's
The twins as I refer to them. A 6 string first and then I added a 12 string. Both are smooth sounding and balanced but the 6 string can have nice overtones when I dig in when playing fingerstyle.They are my go to instruments and just seem to do it for me for solo singer songwriting material. I also have the rosewood/sitka combination which is sweet but doesn't get the play time that the all mahogany's do.
  I adopted them all!! And he still has some. Larrivee discontinued the Mt's in the O3 series.
  The 05's sure are pretty all dressed up,just were out of my range for a gigging guitar.

                                                                               Rick

[kwakatak]

Those Martin 000-15S 12 fretters got me looking at a Hog Top.  I tried to make a custom Martin to my specs but it was just getting very pricey.

I ended up with a L-05MT and although it does not sound exactly like the 15S Martin, it has a very nice Mahogany sound!  Larrivée does not stain there mahogany at all.  Pure natural color.

Yeah, I like the idea of a Martin 000-15S with body/fretboard binding and no ugly stain to muck up the aesthetics. I'm guessing that that's too much to ask without having to pay the piper.

To keep it on-topic though, somebody planted the idea of a satin Larrivee 000-50 MT and I have to say that (although I know it's a pipe dream) I'm intrigued.

[jwieties]

I love all mahogany guitars.  I find the tone to be very pleasing and more versatile (particularly larrivees)  then most give it credit for.  It is also great for open tunings.  I prefer my hog top parlor to all other guitars I have owned.
-josh

[sayheyjeff]

I recommend giving the L05MT that is in the for sale section some consideration.  Don't know the seller or the particular guitar, but I know I love mine.  I feel like anything I am capable of playing at this point maxes out on sound and tone on it.  Bought mine over a year ago after watching the Little Brother vids at the AGF.  Mine is from Jason at Notable and was priced (used) similarly to what is being asked.  For me the L is more useful than the OM because I already have a smaller guitar and needed something with a little more umph and depth.  Can't say buying a guitar you don't and can't try from someone you don't know is the easiest thing to do, but to me, this model in this price range has some big pluses.

jeff

[Blue in VT]

The more I play my Hog top the more I lover her....I think that for fingerstyle blues it is the funkiest guitar I've had the chance to play.  While I appreciate the brightness and clarity of my spruce topped parlor...the richness and thick tone of my OM really make my mouth water.  ITs funny...I'll sit down with the parlor and be grooveing along and think....man that sounds great....it couldn't sound better on the OM could it?  Of course the body shape makes a difference...the the tone....oh th tone....It really adds another flavor to each note.

Oh....and its gorgeous too....

cheers,

Blue

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