Identical twins from different mothers

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July 16, 2014, 09:24:45 PM
So, my latest project.  I am having 2 identical Larrivees made....one for each son.  They will be identical in all aspects.  12 fret, SH OM guitars with legacy bracing.
Well, identical in all aspects, save one.  The back and side woods will be from different trees.

The first one will have B/S of Austrian walnut.



The second will have B/S of Hawaiian koa



They will both have tops of Austrian alpine spruce.



As Tom Petty says....the waiting is the hardest part.......
July 16, 2014, 11:03:54 PM #1
Double Wow :nice guitar: s
July 16, 2014, 11:54:11 PM #2
You have good taste Steve.
A Hebrew, under the Spell
Pain is a good thing
July 16, 2014, 11:59:48 PM #3
and deep pockets.
"Senior" member means "old" right?
Like over 50?

Too many guitars to list here.
Too few brain cells to be bothered with...
July 17, 2014, 04:35:17 AM #4
Excuse my ignorance, but what is meant by SH?  Also curious why those two particular woods for B&S.  Did you choose them for any particular sonic characteristics, for their rarity, aesthetic appeal, collectability, because they were recommended by JCL as good tone woods or?
"Badges?  We don't need no stinkin' badges."

Became a Shooting Star when I got my 1st guitar.
Back in '66, I was 13 and that was my fix.
Still shooting for stardom after all this time.
If I never make it, I'll still be fine.

:guitar
July 17, 2014, 06:55:46 AM #5
Steve thanks for sharing your Larrivee experiences.  We all appreciate it  :thumbsup

July 17, 2014, 07:07:46 AM #6
Your sons are very lucky and will cherish those special gifts from you. Talk about keepsakes!
Larrivee 000-03 Forum VII
Larrivee LS-03WL Forum VI Limited
Larrivee OM-40M
Larrivee O-01W
Taylor AD12E
Martin 000-16 (gone for now)
Epiphone Olympic Solid Body Electric (1967)
Larrivee F-33 Mandolin (8/1/2008)
Larrivee A-33 (8/21/2009)
Kawalek Octave Mandolin
Eastman MOD 305 Octave Mandolin
July 17, 2014, 07:56:49 AM #7
Quote from: Strings4Him on July 17, 2014, 06:55:46 AM
Steve thanks for sharing your Larrivee experiences.  We all appreciate it  :thumbsup


:+1:

SH = Slothead
Larrivee Electrics - My Dream then and Now!!!!!<br /><br />Forum IV     00-03MT       #4      (Treasured)
July 17, 2014, 08:50:32 AM #8
Or in some cases sh*t head.   :laughin:

Nice guitars to come. Steve, your sons are lucky fellows.  :beer
July 17, 2014, 09:54:22 AM #9
Quote from: L07 Shooting Star on July 17, 2014, 04:35:17 AM
Excuse my ignorance, but what is meant by SH?  Also curious why those two particular woods for B&S.  Did you choose them for any particular sonic characteristics, for their rarity, aesthetic appeal, collectability, because they were recommended by JCL as good tone woods or?

Yes to all reasons.
July 17, 2014, 10:24:46 AM #10
Quote from: headsup on July 16, 2014, 11:59:48 PM
and deep pockets.

Decades of hard work, and living well below our means. Our "newest" car is 13 years old.  It's all a matter of priorities. 
July 17, 2014, 10:31:01 AM #11
totally understand, nice to see where your priorities are!!! :cheers
"Senior" member means "old" right?
Like over 50?

Too many guitars to list here.
Too few brain cells to be bothered with...
July 17, 2014, 04:25:45 PM #12
July 17, 2014, 04:42:17 PM #13
Nice top. Bet they are special guitars.
Larrivee:
P09
OM03
OMO3R
OMO5
LO2
LO3R
LO3W
LO3K
July 18, 2014, 09:06:57 PM #14
Beautiful looking. 

Not the tops I would have picked to pair with those woods, but if you like a more forward fundamental sound they should serve you well.
July 19, 2014, 01:16:12 AM #15
Quote from: JOYCEfromNS on July 17, 2014, 07:56:49 AM
  :+1:

SH = Slothead

Of course.  So obvious.  Silly me.  Thanks Andrew.  :blush:
"Badges?  We don't need no stinkin' badges."

Became a Shooting Star when I got my 1st guitar.
Back in '66, I was 13 and that was my fix.
Still shooting for stardom after all this time.
If I never make it, I'll still be fine.

:guitar
July 19, 2014, 01:19:11 AM #16
Quote from: Walkerman on July 17, 2014, 09:54:22 AM
Yes to all reasons.


Can't wait to see pics of the finished products and reports on their sonic characteristics.  Your sons are indeed fortunate.
"Badges?  We don't need no stinkin' badges."

Became a Shooting Star when I got my 1st guitar.
Back in '66, I was 13 and that was my fix.
Still shooting for stardom after all this time.
If I never make it, I'll still be fine.

:guitar
July 22, 2014, 08:20:42 PM #17
A wonderful legacy. Beautiful guitars in the making.
1975 Larrivee L style
2006 Larrivee OM-03 MQ
1967 Ovation Josh White signature, 12 fret, shiny bowl
washburn mg-70
line6 variax 300
Parker pm20 quilted bubinga
epi Thunderbird IV bass
Classic vibe 60's thinline tele.
July 22, 2014, 09:21:28 PM #18
Quote from: Walkerman on July 17, 2014, 10:24:46 AM
Decades of hard work, and living well below our means. Our "newest" car is 13 years old.  It's all a matter of priorities. 
:+1:
10-1614 more than a number, it's body and soul.
July 22, 2014, 10:42:26 PM #19
I don't like my kid that much........BUT I would love a Koa OM again... :nice guitar:
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