Love the guitar; terrified of the Larrivee case. NEW CASE HAS ARRIVED: Pictures.

[Gemnoc]

whiskeyjack,

I stumbled on this site this week, you may find something that fits. They offer a large selection of cases.

http://www.finecases.com/

Good luck.

P.S. I'm in no way affiliated to this company. I hope it's OK to post the link.

[didymus21]

Per the posted pictures....LARRIVEE this is unacceptable!

[whiskeyjack]

Thanks, Didymus for voicing what I also think.

Thanks for the link, Gemnoc:  I also knew about that site.  Actually, here is the case I intend to buy for my OM-O3R Twelve String with or without Larrivee family customer service. . . .even if I have to sell an OM-O3 to do it!! It has a few bells and whistles (hygrometer, nickel latches, tweed, velvet interior) but it's for a guitar I intend to keep.  About $388 shipped.

http://www.finecases.com/shopping/viewcart.html?rand=33978552

Question:  are built-in case hygrometers accurate enough to justify the expense? or are they just an expensive option nobody really needs?

[jimmyd]

The OM series cases are flat top units and are not as nice as the arch top units that come with the 05 and up guitars. I don't know if those arch top units have more room for the headstock or not. If they do it would be a cheaper fix than the $399.00 case you are looking at. I'm probably off base here as I'd think Larrivee would have suggested this option if it would work. If you can find a dealer who handles TKL cases and give them the measurements of your OM03-12 that also may be an option. Those usually run less than $150.00. I hate seeing you have to lay out 4 bills for a case.  I have a hygrometer in my mandolin case. It's accurate  but it's not worth more than $20 bucks to me. That's what I can get a hygrometer for from a hardware store.

[musicman]

I have an OM-03R 12 string as well. I'll check my case to see if it is that tight of a fit. probably is....

[NotRevGDavis]

You may want to contact Larrivee again. In fact the dealer that sold you this guitar SHOULD contact Larrivee for you.

[-CM-]

I'll be very surprised if Larrivee doesn't resolve this to your satisfaction. I had an minor issue with a case once, and they not only sent me a brand-new case, but included a strap and a T-shirt as a bonus. And I didn't even make a big stink about it, I just sent pictures to the rep and he handled it. Granted, that was on an expensive 10-series, but I have confidence they will fix this problem too.

[didymus21]

I'll be very surprised if Larrivee doesn't resolve this to your satisfaction. I had an minor issue with a case once, and they not only sent me a brand-new case, but included a strap and a T-shirt as a bonus. And I didn't even make a big stink about it, I just sent pictures to the rep and he handled it. Granted, that was on an expensive 10-series, but I have confidence they will fix this problem too.

How long ago was this?  Maybe they are starting to slide a little with the increase in demand...

[whiskeyjack]

I'll be very surprised if Larrivee doesn't resolve this to your satisfaction. I had an minor issue with a case once, and they not only sent me a brand-new case, but included a strap and a T-shirt as a bonus. And I didn't even make a big stink about it, I just sent pictures to the rep and he handled it. Granted, that was on an expensive 10-series, but I have confidence they will fix this problem too

It looks like you're right, CM.  The company appears to be moving to resolve the issue with a handful of new cases. 

[Daddyo]

The Larrivee case that comes with the 03 series is not very good. The only reason I don't toss it is because it says Larrivee on it. I bought an $70 aftermarket case for my daughter's beginner guitar that is twice the case the larrivee's is. But it doesn't say Larrivee. Oh, the pain.

[dhill]

I hope to read soon that Larrivee has resolved this by sending you a case that the guitar fits properly in. I still feel irregardless of the guitar's series, be it a lowly 01 or an ornate 10 series, if it is advertised as coming with a hardshell case, it should fit properly in that case.

[Roman]

irregardless

Is this a new word???

[dhill]

Sorry for the redundant affixes.... how about irrespective?

[ronmac]

Irregardless is OK.  -_-

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/dict.asp?Word=irregardless

[whiskeyjack]

Well, for all intensive purposes,  ^_^  I knew what he meant.

[Fredmando]

The cases that come with the D-03's are very basic and the glue around edges of the liners seems to come loose after a while. Larrivee was very cool about switching out my first case for a new one. But, I often look at the TKL my Guild D-40 came in and think it's a better case all around. Maybe I will upgrade the Guild case to a dome deluxe and let the Larrivee live in the TKL Guild case.
I really don't know what Larrivee can do in a situation like yours. They probably didn't have any other case options with their main supplier.
Good luck and thanks for the info. I was drooling over the OM-03r 12 myself.
Fred

[whiskeyjack]

Fred:

There's a resolution in progress on this issue.  I'll know more Wednesday, January 18.

Don't be afraid to take the plunge on a Larri OM twelve.  They're lovely guitars and might be more in demand after the case situation gets straightened out.