What to Buy L-03W or L-03QS

[pickaxe]

Hi,

I have been lurking around for a while trying to learn abut Larrivee guitars and acoustic guitars in general.  I will be starting lessons soon and am looking to purchase a new Larrivee guitar.  I am considering two models one is an L-03W limited edition, I noticed several on the forum really like this model and I thought the walnut sounded really nice and warm.  The other model is just a bit more money but I am told it is one of ten made L-03QS.  This model is beautiful it has a spruce top, quilted African sapele back & sides, abalone soundhole rosettes and pearl inlaid headstocks, and included is a slight upgrade case.  Both are wonderful guitars the L-03QS has a bit more "punch" and sounded a little brighter.  Do any of you have any comments or know which one will open up more with time?

Thanks

Pickaxe

[rrgguitarman]

pickaxe, welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to chime in.
I own  L-03WL and a L-03E and they are both great sounding guitars.
They should open up up about the same...I would think?
Which one is talking to you?

[pickaxe]

Thanks for the reply,

I prefer the looks of the L-03QS but both guitars look wonderful.  Tone wise I like different aspects of both with a slight preference towards to walnut.

[Kevinpenguin]

Either one, if you decided a year later it wasn't right for you... you could unload pretty quickly here on the forum.  I wouldn't sweat the decision. Go with your ears and hands and pick the one that is the best for you.

Kevin

[imwjl]

Both are great and in the realm of you needing to make the decision and not others - as in what flavor of ice cream is best?

If you're just starting you might want to delay the gratification and wait until you know what you really want or what will really be best for your playing. You can get a great learning or beater guitar for much less and then still have something for travel and spend the bigger $ when you have played more.

Have fun one way or another.