OMV-03RE surprise.

[imwjl]

Wow I came across an OMV-03RE that's either old stock or used looking for Martin dreads. The place is not a Larrivee dealer but it did not have a sticker that said consignment or used.  I was on way to a work site and can look closer later in the day. I've considered myself a dreadnought and Telecaster guy, but it seemed like a fun sweet little item. Anything I should know about the B Band electronics? It has a visible scratch on the top, and clear pick guard with few signs of much play. The price looks to be about ½ of MSRP. It seemed to have wider nut or fretboard than my Larrivee D.

Mental anguish now because I was going to make a trip for the D-28 I always wanted, but this is ½ that price and it's not like I don't have a dreadnought with my D-03. Any comments on this little guy would be appreciated.

[Tycho]

The only thing to know about the B-Bands is that they're not super high output compared to some other pickups, but they work just fine. 

I've got one in my D-03RE and have played out with it many times in a duo format in which the other guitarist is using an LR Baggs M1 in an old Gibson J-50. I've noticed the output issue on occasion, but it's solved by just boosting the the volume on the board a little bit.

[stuco]

 

That one is a couple years old at least(clear pickguard, b band electronics) nothing wrong with the b band stuff.  The nut width is going to be 1 3/4 on an om an L Larrivee.  If you like it more than a D-28 get it, if not get the d-28.  Does that help?

[JWWRMA]

There is an OMV-09RE for sale on this site.   What price is the one you are looking at?

Jim

[imwjl]

There is an OMV-09RE for sale on this site.   What price is the one you are looking at?

Jim

I thought we're not supposed to mention prices, so I'll say a little more than $550 less than this OMV-9RE. It has a scratch above the sound hole. I will try to get back to the place this evening and check it out more and sort out it's status. I consider it used no matter what the shop says, but it did not have the same stickers as their consignment stuff.

Oh, and then of course sort out whether I want it. It did seem like a neat little guitar even though I've only had dreadnoughts and my Tele. I'll do some research on the B Band too.

;)

[JWWRMA]

I thought we're not supposed to mention prices

Opps, sorry about that. 

[stuco]

 

We are not supposed to discuss new prices, used prices are fine

[imwjl]

I went back with more time, tested the pickup and got it for less than $800. So much for my thinking I only liked dreadnoughts and Telecasters. It is very pleasant with finger picking which is not playing I usually do, and when cleaned up it will still probably be less damaged and used than typical stock at a Guitar Center.

Now I'll have to search all the threads I passed up on removing or replacing the clear pick guards because it's pulled up or shrunk in one corner. I suppose also get the finger picking DVD I passed up at the library.

;)

[JWWRMA]

I too am picking up (no pun intended) finger picking and I found a book my Lou Manzi - Beginning Fingerstyle Guitar.  It seems pretty comprehensive, but I have just started it.

J