FORUM VII ORDER DEPOSIT POST

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February 20, 2026, 06:54:56 PM #460
Quote from: Rockysdad on February 20, 2026, 06:27:13 PMThe photos really don't do the woods justice, in person as you move the guitar the chatoyance of the grain looks sooooooo good.
Oh, the character
Quote from: Rockysdad on February 20, 2026, 06:27:13 PMThe photos really don't do the woods justice, in person as you move the guitar the chatoyance of the grain looks sooooooo good.
The grain dances in the light! Heartfelt thanks to the Larrivee crew for such an amazing guitar.
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
February 20, 2026, 09:30:10 PM #461
Nice collection!!
So, we've seen pictures and you've mentioned how beautiful the guitars are- but how do they sound????  :nana_guitar
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
February 20, 2026, 09:51:07 PM #462
Quote from: StringPicker6 on February 20, 2026, 09:30:10 PMNice collection!!
So, we've seen pictures and you've mentioned how beautiful the guitars are- but how do they sound????  :nana_guitar
Exquisite...absolutely exquisite.
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
February 20, 2026, 10:34:48 PM #463
Even in low light, it's got an iridescence. The mahogany shimmers. I also find the mineral streaks quite pleasing to my eye.
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
February 21, 2026, 05:17:15 AM #464
Even the mahogany side looks gorgeous.

My delivery date is still Tuesday,  Unfortunately, there is a winter storm coming Sunday night...
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
February 21, 2026, 09:57:57 AM #465
Woke up this morning and had to make sure I wasn't dreaming. They say a picture is worth a thousand words...
Your patience will be rewarded, my VII friends (and Mike!)
The seven sevens.
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
February 21, 2026, 11:27:01 AM #466
Quote from: Riverbend on February 21, 2026, 09:57:57 AMYour patience will be rewarded, my VII friends (and Mike!)
Mine is well down the road. I got the email from Larrivee yesterday.
FedEx says Tuesday, but the guitar was only 765 miles away at 4.03 AM this morning, in San Simon, AZ, which is almost at the Texas state line. If I got in my truck right now and met FedEx out on I-10 somewhere, I could be back here a helluva lot sooner than Tuesday.
Mike
Larrivee OM-03, OM-03 laurel, OM-50, L-03 laurel, LSV-03 Forum VI, 000-01
February 21, 2026, 11:41:08 AM #467
Quote from: Rockysdad on February 20, 2026, 06:27:13 PMThe photos really don't do the woods justice, in person as you move the guitar the chatoyance of the grain looks sooooooo good.
Thank you for vocabulary bump.  :thumb
I had to look it up.
These guitars are gorgeous.
Congratulations, guys.
 :nice guitar:
February 21, 2026, 05:20:00 PM #468
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The photo does not capture the beauty of this guitar. I need to take it to the shop Monday for a setup, I had a pickup installed and I think it needs adjustment because of that. I could get lost in the top -- it looks 3D. I also did not get the archtop case.
:blush:
February 21, 2026, 05:33:08 PM #469
Another stunner! Thx for sharing.
February 21, 2026, 06:04:13 PM #470
Congratulations to the Forum VII owners who have received their guitars already. Each of the ones I've seen in photos look like a keeper and I look forward to your comments after you've had a couple weeks to play them. After looking at those guitars, my suggestion would be to leave the pick guards off so you don't cover up that beautiful top wood.

February 21, 2026, 06:11:12 PM #471

The photo does not capture the beauty of this guitar. I need to take it to the shop Monday for a setup, I had a pickup installed and I think it needs adjustment because of that. I could get lost in the top -- it looks 3D. I also did not get the archtop case.
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kaos,     You might want to let it get settled in to it's *new environment* before tweaks. :wink:
February 21, 2026, 08:47:01 PM #472
Quote from: Rockysdad on February 21, 2026, 06:11:12 PMThe photo does not capture the beauty of this guitar. I need to take it to the shop Monday for a setup, I had a pickup installed and I think it needs adjustment because of that. I could get lost in the top -- it looks 3D. I also did not get the archtop case.


kaos,     You might want to let it get settled in to it's *new environment* before tweaks. :wink:
Gorgeous guitar! And I second the suggestion of waiting a bit before having someone "tweak" it. Mine was quite satisfactorily set up out of the box. I'm working on trying to capture how beautiful it sounds amplified thru the LR Baggs Dual. I'm running thru a Baggs Venue DI and am just starting to try and dial it in.     
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
February 22, 2026, 06:25:14 AM #473
Yeah, these guitars are still "bench fresh" and I'm sure there will be a lot of movement going on while you play them in.
My Forum VII is currently in Toledo, OH. We are still expecting a big snow storm tonight here in Pennsylvania.  :crying:
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
February 22, 2026, 07:16:03 AM #474
Wow! Undeniably cool-looking guitars. I'm happy for you all!
February 22, 2026, 10:19:08 AM #475
To everyone suggesting I hold off on the setup: you were spot on. It actually seems to have settled a bit overnight already!

The craftsmanship on this Larrivée is impeccable; the Redwood and Khaya are truly top-shelf materials. The top is especially stunning—it looks like a living, breathing thing. When I play, the entire body vibrates, producing a warm, soft tone that's perfect for my fingerstyle pieces. I couldn't be happier with it.

I'm thrilled with this purchase. My sincere thanks to the Larrivée family for their artistry; they really are masters of the craft.
:blush:
February 22, 2026, 10:06:37 PM #476
Just a bit of advice to those of you expecting your Forum VII guitar in the next few days. Grab one of your guitars right now and play. Play as much as you can until your fingertips start getting sore. Make sure your calluses are ready for a workout. You are going to want to...absolutely need to... play your new treasure as much as you can. You're also going to sit and stare at them in between your new-found obsession to play them until your fingers kindly remind you that they're made of meat and bone and have limits. I believe we have been given a truly wonderful gift from the Larrivee family.   
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
February 23, 2026, 07:27:57 AM #477
Well, my Forum VII is about 1.5 hour's drive away from me, but we got about 10 inches of snow last night. Let's see if it gets delivered tomorrow...
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
February 23, 2026, 12:35:49 PM #478
Well, according to tracking mine is about 5 hours away but at least is now in Ontario having cleared customs.  Delivery is supposed to be tomorrow! 
February 23, 2026, 01:08:33 PM #479
Mine should arrive tomorrow as well. It has been lingering at FedEx in Cypress, TX, which I think is about 10 minutes from Herman's house.
Larrivee OM-03, OM-03 laurel, OM-50, L-03 laurel, LSV-03 Forum VI, 000-01
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