Larrivee 00 Size Forum Guitar

[ST]

Thanks Randy!

[Dotneck]

But you also need to separate the players from the sayers - Lots of people want a custom guitar that is priced like a factory guitar - and I don't think its gonna happen. When I read peoples expectations, I think, "Wow, they want a custom Collings, or Martin, or H&D, or Petros, Bourgeois, Morgan, Webber, SCGC, etc, but they want it at a discounted Larrivee price - "

These discussions always start to sound the same to me..."We can't do that...its going to cost too much". Not sure why the forum guitar has to be the least expensive model in the Larrivee line up. Some folks are willing to pay for features...like a high gloss sunburst.

Actually, there is a certain amount of wisdom in passing on the affordable forum guitar concept....if its not what you are looking for...and biting the bullet to save for that custom Santa Cruz, Collings or Huss....

[Danny]

These discussions always start to sound the same to me..."We can't do that...its going to cost too much". Not sure why the forum guitar has to be the least expensive model in the Larrivee line up. Some folks are willing to pay for features...like a high gloss sunburst.

Actually, there is a certain amount of wisdom in passing on the affordable forum guitar concept....if its not what you are looking for...and biting the bullet to save for that custom Santa Cruz, Collings or Huss....

Then maybe it's time for you to take charge and push thru the high bling, high cost model. You also said we wouldn't be able to make the F-III. Now you own at least two of them.
              So step up to the plate. It's your turn at bat. We'll cheer you on and do the best to support this effort.

[pigtown]

Could 14 fret be a practical option?  I find 12 fret limiting.

[eded]

Some folks are willing to pay for features...like a high gloss sunburst.

The gloss finish I can almost see, though personally I prefer satin these days.  I'd be curious to hear how many people really consider sunburst a "feature".  I always thought it was a good way to conceal a substandard piece of wood.

Ed

[AZLiberty]

Never really been a fan of sunbursts, I like to see the wood.  Same with slot-head designs.  If someone can tell me an actual advantage other than to "make it look like a 1960's Martin" I'd appreciate it.

I would however like a high gloss reasonably "blingy" guitar for playing out.  Currently my 4 Larrivees are all low gloss models. 

[prof_stack]

I'm in for a stock ("bare bones") 00-03MT.  Save the fancy stuff and get the sound at a forum price.

[BenF]

Can I respectfully ask that you stop this thread right now, because if it goes much further I will have to sell one of my children to be prepared for the resulting order.

[petevee]

14 fret 10 series with rosewood/adirondack body 

[lyric_girl]

I think I'm noticing a trend. It was November 2008 when the "talk" about the forum 3 started.

Best of luck with this if you're gonna push it forward. I won't be jumping on board.