Newbee

[JWhite]

Hello,

I just joined the other day as I'm interested in getting a new or used guitar again. I have a Taylor 410 that I bought new in 1992.  It has been a very good guitar and is still very good. I've never had a Larrivee guitar and I became interested in them. I was poking around on the internet and ended up watching Denis Turbide's 'After the Battle'.  I liked it and requested the tab from him and he responded in short order.  I'm not a very accomplished played and it will take me a long time to learn, if at all possible.

I was thinking about an L-03 but after poking around I also heard about the Silver Creek T-160 which may be what I end up with. Everyone seems to indicate that the T-160 is a good guitar and I'm somewhat of a cheapskate, so that may be my next guitar!

Well, enough for now.

I don't know how to do the donuts -  clicked on it but only got words added to my message.

  :donut

[lyric_girl]

Welcome to the forum or the insanity, however, you would like to view it.

As for your guitar choices, I always tell folks to play both and pick which ever one speaks to you. Of course, everyone here is gonna say Larrivee, but we have good intentions here.

At any rate, welcome. 

[Randy_R]

Welcome Jwhite,

A donut with morning coffee is always appreciated.   

[BenF]

  and thanks for the donuts.  This is a good place.

With regard to guitars, my first good guitar was a Larry D-09, which has now gone in favour of an OM-03 and another 03 series one on the way.  Don't for one second think that the 03 series is inferior to the more expensive lines - bling and a glossy finish is the only thing the extra money buys in my opinion.  I can't profess to be a good player, but I love the OM-03 a lot than the D-09.

IMO the 03 series is superior to anything in the same price range.

(late lunch time donuts and coffee for me!)

[Danny]

  Hi, can't beat the L series.        Welcome,  Danny

[rpm60912]

  JWhite !!!

I'm a self-confessed Taylor fan.  At one point, I had a 2006 410E-LTD Walnut; loved it and had no reason to sell except the dread was too big for me.

I did not pay attention to Larrivees at first and did not care for the satin finish.   I preferred the "expression system" ES proprietary Taylor pick up.

But, I have since changed my position.   Still like Taylors, but for the money, it's Larrivees all the way for me.


The 03 series has got to be the best kept secret in the industry. It's called the "Recording Series" for a very very good obvious reason.

The L is what the new Taylor GS body is imitating - that says a lot - and the L is what defined "Larrivee" guitars.

If I got a dollar for every time I make this statement I'd be rich:   "Larrivee is the best bang for the buck. Period."

Sorry... I've been known around here to be very sedate when it comes to Larrivees. 

  Better have another coffee and play my new OM40.

ricky

[Johnny M]

 

... and thanks for the donuts

John

[ryler]

Hi, thanks for introducing yourself.  Dennis Turbide's stuff is great, I agree.  I hope you are able to learn "After The Battle."

Will you have a chance to demo the L-03 locally before deciding?  I hope so.  It kind of sells itself that way.  In addressing your "cheapskate" self-assessment, would you consider buying used?  I did that for the first time this year and hope to continue the practice.  I don't have any experience with the Silver Creek, so can't comment there, except maybe to say that my philosophy toward guitar purchasing is to buy the most guitar that is reasonable for me.  Fewer regrets that way and maybe less upgrading in the future.  And by most, I don't mean most expensive, I mean best quality.  If a guitar were slightly out of my range (but still feasible) and sounded better, I'd part with a couple hundred extra to achieve the satisfaction.  Conversely if a cheaper one were more satisfying, I'd go that route.

Glad to have you aboard.  Good luck with your decision.

[JWhite]

I have not been able to find a local L-03 but did try a LV-03e.  It was good but somewhat more expensive.  From Denis Turbide's response when I got the tabs, he always got a guitar without electronics and added later, which may be what I do. Thanks everyone for the welcome and advice.

Jerry White

[Danny]

I have not been able to find a local L-03 but did try a LV-03e.  It was good but somewhat more expensive.  From Denis Turbide's response when I got the tabs, he always got a guitar without electronics and added later, which may be what I do. Thanks everyone for the welcome and advice.

Jerry White

Jerry just as a referance I bought my first Larrivee for 625 used, but mint. It was a LV-03R bearclaw.   They can be found, so keep your eyes peeled.    Danny

[Zohn]

  Jerry!! 

[Mr_LV19E]

   to the Forum Jerry

thanks for the donuts