Larrivee OMV-09K For Sale

[FlyingSubmarine]

Still have this guitar? Flexible on price? I'm in OC.

[Nort]

Thanks for the interest,  Bottom Line Price is $2100.00

Otherwise I'm content to keep it, they don't make them like this anymore 

[Nort]

Bump for 5,000 views?  Unbelievable,   
I will be at Namm this week and also plan to visit the Vintage Show at the OC Fairgrounds, anyone local or in town who would like
to setup an appt. for in hand inspection/demo.  feel free to contact me.

Also, in response to several inquiries, 

(1) bottom line price is in my previous post, otherwise I'm happy to keep it.

(2) 1-3/4" nut width, string spacing at the bridge is 2.200" between 2-3/16" & 2-7/32"
     string height at 12th fret (from top of fret to bottom of string) Bass E String 3/32" Treble E string 1/16"
     neck is straight, action is as originally setup by Larrivee for the 2000 Namm Show, no modifications or adjustments.

(3) description of volume/tone issues: The Larrivee is fairly loud, it's equally as loud or louder than my Santa Cruz om's
     it has a very open/resonant sound, I've heard some describe this as having an open/airy/dry sound.
     its' very well balanced tonally from Bass to Treble, the harmonics ring very clear, with a sweet sound, great sustain.
     it's not lacking in terms of Bass response, has a full clear bass, string mid-range, trebles are very clear, well defined,
     the notes sustain well, volume even all the way up the fingerboard.

(4) I've been asked for comparisons to other tonewood combinations, this is difficult to address because of the wide variety of
     wood combinations, guitars sizes and shapes, and the individual guitar companies/builders tonal biases built into the guitars.
     So that being said, There is an article on Wood combinations that was published in Taylor Guitars Wood & Steel publication.
     written by Jim Kirlin, it's one of the best articles I've read on different tone woods and their sonic qualities, as well as a short
     glossary of terms used to describe tonal issues.  His descriptions in a general sense with regard to the characteristics of the
     different tone woods are very good, and worth looking over for anyone curious.

(5) The article is archived on their website www.taylorguitars.com  look at the pull down menu "resources"  go to Wood & Steel
     open the archived pdf for  Wood & Steel volume 57  Fall 2008  pages 19 & 20  It's very informative, worth reading over.

Thanks for your interest

All The Best 

Nort

[Dotneck]

I don't know if it will help any but I will vouch for Nort as a seller. I've done business with him before. He's a straight shooter and has nice guitars.  

Good luck with the sale...all good things take time....

gary

[danerada]

I am very interested in this guitar. I just had my guitar stolen and if this is still available when my insurance claim comes through I will be giving you a call!

[Nort]

Hi Danerada,

Still available,  I'm still enjoying it in the meanwhile 

[Nort]

US Tax Day Bump!  or Just for the heck of it !!

[draven451]

Nort,


I can't believe this beautiful guitar is still for sale! I have been watching this posting for 3 years now and its killing me! 
I haven't read in the description or any of the posts - does this guitar have a pickup?

Please somebody buy this guitar already the GAS is too much! 

[Nort]

The Guitar is completely stock as new, when it was made for the 2000 Namm Show.

No pickup,  No endpin,  No strap pin in the neck heel, the action is as it was setup by Larrivee, no modification.

It's completely virtuous, unblemished 

[Nort]

Wow!!!  Bump for 6,000 views,  unbelievable! 

[unclrob]

Nort I'm very sorry you haven't sold this yet BUT I'm very glad that your stiking to your guns.If I had the dime I'd buy it.Keep sticking to guns its worth every penny.

To those looking and low balling,You will never find a better made or sounding Koa guitar by ANYONE ELSE.

[Nort]

unclrob: 
Thanks for the encouraging words,  True enough, this is an incredible guitar and is responsible for me re-thinking Brazilian R'wood
as the "Holy Grail of Tonewoods" (Although there is no doubt that Brazilian is special) I believe Koa to be right there with it.

I do intend to stick to my guns    The desire to sell is due to limited space and the fact that this guitar is so nice that I never
played it out or modified it, so it should be the most attractive to a buyer, don't know where else you can find a 10 yr. old
"new gutar",  The side benefit to me is that I continue to occasionally enjoy it while in my care.

I've no doubt, somwhere down the road after it's gone I'll probably kick myself but until then, it's all good! 

[Nort]

Bumping with some pics, just for grins 

[unclrob]

Geeze what I'd give to have money!!!

[bhika]

I once owned the left handed sister to this guitar and out of all the guitars that have passed thru my hands in the last 5 years it is the one that I miss the most.

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[AgeOfEmpires]

I wish everyone would stop replying to this note and bumping it to the top - I want this guitar to remain in obscurity until I have the money (aka - "permission")   

Koa hasn't really peaked my interest until I saw this one.  This is one stunning guitar.  Are there any audio clips anywhere?  I'd love to hear what it sounds like

[Nort]

AgeOfEmpires:

Thanks for the kind words,

I've done my part for you to keep this guitar in relative obscurity until you have $$$/permission by only bumping once every
month or two 

Due to lack of space, my recording gear is packed away. 

I might try to record an audio sample using a Belkin unit with my Ipod, the downside of the audio sample would be several,

1) not the highest audio quality in the recording 

2) not the highest quality playing (mine)   

3) not the highest quality playback (through computer speakers)

If I can manage some free time this weekend, I may give it a try just to see what kind of result it yields.

[Nort]

UP!  For The Bump of the month club! 

[Nort]

Bump O' the Month! 

[gearhunter420]

Stunning