D-50......Thoughts?

[magictwanger]

Just wondering who can give some feedback on "this" model,especially with regards to other similar Hog dreads?

  Thanks in advance

[ducktrapper]

Having tried both and owning a D-05, I have to say I prefer the D-05. It's just more ... I dunno ... "Larrivée". 

[KenHolden]

I have a D-50 TSB, and its one of the nicer hod dreads I've played. Even after owning it for almost 5 years now, it still amazes me.   

I have played some good others over the past few years D-05s, Hummingbirds and martin D-18s, but I don't think I'd trade my D-50 for any of them. 

You'd be best off to play some side by side to pick the best one for you. 

[magictwanger]

Thanks Duck.Always nice to see you post

  KEN....since I also have a D-O3R,like you,and I do understand the differences,which of the 2 gits do you prefer,and why?

  Thanks to all

[ducktrapper]

Don't get me wrong, they are both really nice guitars but the Traditional series with its squared off headstock and appointments is a nod to the Martin company or at least an attempt to woo those leaning towards that style of guitar while the 05 (especially the L-05) is distinctly Larrivée in design and appointments. Either way no one does mahogany better than Jean Larrivée and for pure playing pleasure, I doubt you could go wrong with either one.   

[DaveyO]

I had one, didnt do it for me but I am a Rosewood guy,
but intersetingly I do like a d03 just fine.
Better than the D50, more natural, no bling , basic and beautiful
Dave

[magictwanger]

C'mon Dave...You know you are dying to get your hands on a D-O3R....No?

[DaveyO]

C'mon Dave...You know you are dying to get your hands on a D-O3R....No?

Oh yes , I will have one again, that is a for sure!
It will be mine again
DAve

[magictwanger]

I knew you would,and will be happy for you,when that time comes

  Btw,as you surely must know,I have one(a D-O3R)...but I also have a Custom Bourgeois DB Signature dread in Braz/Adi.The Bourgy is rediculously amazing,in every way....but it was also very costly(when I actually had some money..yuk,yuk).

  You might be interested to know that,though the Braz/Adi Bourgeois is of course different and "fabulous",in all honesty,every time I pick up the Larri I am in a state of disbelief at how such a low-ish cost "product" can be SO GOOD!...I mean,in build,fit & finish,it is fantastic...and...though EIR/Sitka it is SO DAMN SWEET(why it matches so well with the powerful/drier/ring-ier  Bourgeois)that I sometimes wonder why it is really necessary to spend more on a guitar....No kidding!!

  Best of luck