NAMM Show 2006 Breaking News!

[guitaradoptions]

Larrivee unveils their new Fingerstyle guitar!
The LSV-11E
A short scale guitar with cutaway and LR Baggs Dual Source pickup.
I haven't played one yet, but a source at the show says "the most amazing Larrivee ever!".

...more details to follow.

[Randy_R]

OK,

everyone who's been hollering for a short scale guitar, shake out your piggy bank...

:WNK>

[Daysailer]

 :TON>        SOME  of us have used up all our 'piggy's'

Does Larrivee take donuts.     ??????

phill          :mellow:

[poki]

i'm very game for this one but i hope it can be had without elctronics.

[guitaradoptions]

New Fingerstyle Guitar!

After several years of research, Jean has developed what we believe is the ultimate fingerstyle guitar.  This instrument is amazing and the playability is unbelievable! The specs are:

New LSV body - slightly smaller than our LV body with an enlarged sound hole
Rosewood back and sides
Rosewood binding
Abalone rosette
Short scale (24 3/4)
1 13/16 nut width
Pyramid bridge
Bone nut and saddle
10 style fingerboard inlay
No pickguard
Slightly modified symmetrical bracing
Delivery in 10 weeks
Model number LSV11E

Retail price is $3498 USD with a pickup.

These ship with the new LR Baggs Dual Source IMIX pickup

Mandolins!

The mandolins are almost ready to ship!  We have re-voiced the tops and lightened and shifted the tone bars slightly.  They feature a very nice "old style" sunburst with a very thin polyester finish.  They are loud with a great tone and excellent playability.  The mandolins should start shipping in 4-6 weeks.

LR Baggs/Larrivee Pickups

We have developed a new pickup with Lloyd Baggs.  These will be available along with the Bband product we have used for the past three years.  Details will follow shortly.

[guitaradoptions]

i'm very game for this one but i hope it can be had without elctronics.

Only WITH electronics! (At least initially)  :WNK>

[rpg51]

I don't think this is the exact guitar for me but its darn close.  My hope is that it is the forerunner for more Larrivee short scale guitars.  That would be a good thing.  Seems like if they are making one they must have tooled up to do the short scale neck and they might want to use that tooling on other guitars as well. 

[drathbun]

Oh crap! I'm skint now with the Ricky 4003 on the way! I'm sure I'd love this fingerstyle guitar!

[Big Martin]

love the one you're with

love the one you're with

love the one you're with

do do do do do do da dah!

i want one with no electronics too

That little LS body shape can be exceptionally surprisingly LOUD

[rpg51]

Pics?

[whiskeyjack]

They sure picked the right pickup.  Those things are amazing.

I wannna see a picture of it.  Wait.  Maybe that's not a good idea. ^_^

[guitarcrazy]

I am at NAMM, but I won't be able to upload pics until Saturday.  That is assuming I can get the pics from my laptop to my FTP site!  I'll be happy to post pics and other info then.  I brought my family with me, and I promised them a Sea World trip tomorrow, but on Saturday I'll get back on.  It does sound like a great fingerstyle guitar.  Jean hasn't been wrong before, so I am sure this will be a winner.  J

[Calvin]

Man I just got a LSV-05, why do you tease me like this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mdrulez]

I wish Larrivee would let people try the display guitars at NAMM.
Taylor's really good about that, and so is Martin.

I saw Jean today and he was probably making a new deal with dealers.
I didn't see the new fingerstyle guitar, but I'll look for it tomorrow.

[JasonA]

At least this lays out a little hope for a future no-electronics no-bling version...  :WNK>

[drathbun]

I wish Larrivee would let people try the display guitars at NAMM.
Taylor's really good about that, and so is Martin.

I saw Jean today and he was probably making a new deal with dealers.
I didn't see the new fingerstyle guitar, but I'll look for it tomorrow.

Take photos... report back... that's an order!! ;)

[poki]

yes please get some pics and pass on a message to jean and crew to offer a no bling  LSV-11.  poki no likee blingee neckee :mellow:

[jimmyd]

Fingerpickers 1  ^_^--- Flatpickers 0  :EM> Just a little jealous of all who can use your right hand too. I want a short scale 1 3/4 neck 12 fret, L body, no electronics. The new L11E It sounds like a very nice guitar. All that real estate on the fretboard would be a bit much for me. I bet Jean is used to this. Comes out with a new model and we all say thats great except can you change that spec to,,,,,,,,,,,Still I'm glad to see them continue to expand their product line.

[Calvin]

Take the same thing, thin it up 2 inches, do it in maple, give it PUTW #57 (or the Dynamic Duo) along with a Sunrise Mag, Taylor T5 players can kiss their guitars good bye.

[unclrob]

 :POL>You can get them witout the pickup.



I've got my armer on!!!! Come get me!!!!!!