L05 update

[Denis]

canoe65,

I also have a 2006 L-03.  One of the last with the true mahogany back and sides...cutoff is ser.#90 000...mine is less than 30 away for that.  I too would have bought an L-05 had my finances allowed for it or that special edition L-05 with the quilted mahogany back and sides   I've never played a mediocre L-05 let alone a bad one! 

The L body matched with Jean's bracing pattern, then add the quality materials...now look at the price!!!   Unreal!  How do they do it???

I've only had mine since Dec 06 but already, I can safely say it's one of my favorite guitars that I've ever owned.  A true keeper that has matured just a bit but like I said, I haven't even had it for 3 months yet.  I'm sure a year from now it'll be rattling windows.

Larrivee does mahogany right!

[canoe65]

canoe65,

I also have a 2006 L-03.  One of the last with the true mahogany back and sides...cutoff is ser.#90 000 ..... mine is less than 30 away for that ..... I've only had mine since Dec 06 but already, I can safely say it's one of my favorite guitars that I've ever owned.  A true keeper that has matured just a bit but like I said, I haven't even had it for 3 months yet.  I'm sure a year from now it'll be rattling windows.

Larrivee does mahogany right!

Denis, you sure are a lucky son-of-a-gun ..... only 30# away from 90,000.  That's cutting it close.  I bought mine in July 2006 so I had a little bit more breathing room.
You really know how say things plain and simple ..... my 2006 L-03 is, "One of my favorite guitars ..... A true keeper."   

Oh, Denis, bye the way, GO LEAFS GO !!   

[yumanike]

I love my L-05! It is very hard to beat for the money.

[Denis]

Denis, you sure are a lucky son-of-a-gun ..... only 30# away from 90,000.  That's cutting it close.  I bought mine in July 2006 so I had a little bit more breathing room.
You really know how say things plain and simple ..... my 2006 L-03 is, "One of my favorite guitars ..... A true keeper."   

Oh, Denis, bye the way, GO LEAFS GO !!   

canoe65,

It's actually a bit less than 30# away from 90 000...

Yeah, last night, I went to my usual Monday night open mic but first I stopped off at saffronboots' place for a beer and to look at the guitars he built under the tutelage of Sergei DeJonge...a ziricote/redwood classical, a braz RW/Englemann 00 and, my favorite, a sweet, sweet walnut/cedar 000 with a cutaway.  Then he's got a Martin D12-28 and an early 90's Larrivee D-09.  Very nice stuff. 

I brought my L-03 over, we sat down in his guitar room and he played my L-03 after I had played all of his.  I knew it sounded good but I hadn't had someone talented play it in front of me....always try to do this from time to time, it makes all the difference in the world to hear your guitars from the perspective of the listener.  I loved it before and last night, after hearing Warren play some Don Ross on it, I was blown away.  I think he kinda liked it too.

Oh, and BTW, the Leafs Suck!!!    They did lose to the Habs last night though...
The last time they won the cup I was a couple of weeks old.  Maybe they'll win it again after I've been dead for a couple of weeks!!!

[Jeff]

Has anyone done business with Notable Guitars? They have some pretty darn good prices on L's right now, free shipping and a pro setup.

I got my LV-03 from Jason at Notable.  I couldn't have been more pleased with both the guitar and the service. Did I say pleased?  I love the guitar.  And he stands by his customers.  I've had the guitar for about three months and just yesterday I emailed Jason about a slight buzz it's developed on the low E.  Within hours he replied with a suggestion on tweaking the truss bar for some relief in the neck. 

[Ponte]

When was the L05 first introduced?.
Did it exist before moving to US?
When was the clear pickguard changed from transparent to tortis?
I love my L05
Thanks

[Denis]

When was the L05 first introduced?.
Did it exist before moving to US?
When was the clear pickguard changed from transparent to tortis?
I love my L05
Thanks

The L-05 has existed for years.  They were making them in Vancouver for several years before the move to California.  The tort guards, ebonite tuner buttons, bone saddle...etc on the 05 series and up was a change that took place nearly 2 years ago now I think?

[Ponte]

Thank you denis

[John R]

Hello everyone, sorry that its been so long since I have been on the forum. I have been working awful shifts. If my post gave the impression I was leaving, then it must be the effect of playing too many blues songs The forum is great and I cant see me leaving, ever. The folk here are genuine and so helpful. Like an extended family. Its my day off today and yet again I have sore fingers courtesy of the L09 and the L05, but Im not complaining, honest

Life would be a little less nice without reading comments from Denis, UncleRob Old Geezer etc etc. [theres not enough room to mention everyone folks so please dont be offended] John

[kwakatak]

IMO the L-05 is the quintessential Larrivee guitar. The L body is very versatile and still comes in that tasteful honey brown mahogany. When I get the financial means and get my GAS priorities sorted out I'm certain that it would be my next Larrivee.

I'd also recommend Jason at Notable too. The guy is the salt of the earth! 

[ElJefe]

Bought my 000-50 from Jason at Notable.  Nobody wants to buy a guitar unseen or unplayed.  I did.  I even had him lay the phone down and play it for me.

Tell him your style of play and he will set it up for you.  I would buy another from Jason.

[aaronjnoone]

Sounds like a sweet deal. I'm playing 3 venues on St. Patty's day, so there's my new guitar fund. I hope he's still got some deals going by then.