Which Larrivee guitars have you let go of and why?

[kwakatak]

Despite the fact that folks here are all obviously Larrivee lovers, I've noticed that there is still a lot of turnover. I'm curious to know what the most frequent reasons were. I'm also curious to know which model or models are most likely to be sold off.

BTW, I know I should have made a poll, but it would take too long to type out every last model (both current and discontinued) and it doesn't really have to be scientific. If I change my mind I might just start a spreadsheet though.

[flaggerphil]

An L-03MT because once I got my Forum guitar, I couldn't see the point of keeping the -03.  The Forum had more of the sound I was looking for.

An all-mahogany Parlor because I thought I'd be cutting down on my traveling.  That turned out not to be the case and I replaced it with a P-05MT.  Still like to have the original Parlor back, though.

A walnut Parlor that I replaced with the all-mahogany Parlor, because I liked the sound better.

[oneeyedjack]

A gentlemen in Ontario bought my D-02 with all the autographs. After playing a D-18GE I knew just how good and versatile a dred could be with a 1 3/4" nut. I commissioned Roy McAlister to build me his take on it.   The Custom Shop OMV-09K is for sale only because my other McAlister 00 fills the same functional space that the Larrivee did only a little better. I had an old C-10 that I sold to get a Goodall cedar/koa. I sold a JV-05-12 because it just didn't perform quite as well as I had hoped and imagined it would. I really thought it could be the equal of the Breedlove and Taylor 12's I've owned.

[norcal99]

Recently let go of my D-03BW mainly b/c the dreadnaught was just too loud and I was going starting to go deaf in my right ear. I'm mainly a strummer so naturally, it was a very loud guitar. But man... i miss that thing  :<>

[Larriveeplayer67]

Recently let go of my D-03BW mainly b/c the dreadnaught was just too loud and I was going starting to go deaf in my right ear. I'm mainly a strummer so naturally, it was a very loud guitar. But man... i miss that thing  :<>

LMAO!!!!!!Thats why she is called the "Cannon"!Get rid of a Larrivee???Might as well stop playing guitar...

[Bruce Chiriani]

Sold my L-09 . It didn't measure up to my OM-10K, and it was fickle with sound and playability, depending on the day. I like a guitar that I can depend on no matter when I pick it up, thus, my current stable below.  I may try an OM-09 or 10E. I've never played or heard a bad one in all the ones I've tried.

[knight_lite_1974]

I've seen the term used, but what exactly is a forum guitar?

[Denis]

Last year, I bought and sold an LSV-05.  It was a sweet guitar but I thought with the second baby coming that I would need the cash more than the guitar.  I had the OM-03R at the time that I was spending more time with that anyways.  Then, about 3 months back, I found out I was getting a bit of a bonus at work. I thought and decided that I wanted a parlor sized guitar and had set my sights on a Simon and Patrick, cedar topped parlor.  Then, I went to a store to try one out and on the wall was a sweet little barely used Larrivee Special Edition Rosewood.  They had stopped making them a couple of years ago.   Layaway for that, paid it off back in Feb.  Then, as time went on, I found myself playing mahogany guitars more and more.  I had two rosewood guitars at home and the parlor was fast becoming my new favorite guitar because it's a killer fingerstyle machine.  So then I hear about these new sapele OM's.  I think, hmmm, that would nice.  I started looking into prices and who has them.  I got an offer I couldn't refuse, truly a crazy off, from Dave at guitaradoptions on one of these new OM's so I sold the OM-03R to dcarey here on the forum.  He seems to be happy with it and he has also procured a sapele OM...I know he's happy with that too!

[sixpickn]

Is there a category for "none" yet? :mellow:  Can't . . . .  let . . . .  go . . . .

[ronmac]

I sold my LV30, and have had regrets.  :<> :<>

[ducktrapper]

I gave my rosewood parlor to my girlfriend. We've bought a house and are moving in togther in June. I hope she lets me play it.

[ronmac]

Congratulations on the move Duck! Are you planning on needing more parlors in the future? :GRN>

[JasonA]

A shorter answer might be which ones I haven't owned and sold...   :WNK> :GRN>

[unclrob]

I have let go of 5 Larrivee's,My old 00-09 that was and is a killer guitar.I sold 2 L03BW bouth when to really good home's and I traded away a CS10 and a C09 BUT i got my J05 that is now my go too guitar.

[Denis]

A shorter answer might be which ones I haven't owned and sold...   :WNK> :GRN>

You sound like fitness1!!! :WNK>

[DaveyO]

Took back an L05 ,the neck was too wide for me, but i did buy a d05 ,very happy now.

[prof_stack]

My first was a JV-05E I bought from Brad166.  Had it for 11 months and sold it to KDonovan after I bought the magnificent SD-50 from Jim Holler at TrinityGuitars (via ebay).  Kevin sold it about a month later.  It didn't have a strong enough mid-range for my ears.  But that bass just boomed, in a good way.

Flaggerphil wrote:  "An L-03MT because once I got my Forum guitar, I ..."

I bought this MT from Phil last August and sold it to Cybernator in January after buying the Martin 000-15S.  The MT was definitely more refined in build-quality and very smooth in sound.  Something about the Martin, though, ...  But Cyber says the MT is his go-to guitar right now. 

[bing4sons]

A LV-05 - I was really looking for a JV-05 when I got this, but when the seller went to ship, he noticed a hairline crack in the neck.  I sustituted the LV-05 instead.  It didn't have the bass response I was looking for.

A L-09k that I got from unclrob.  I chose this over a J-09 that Rob also had.  I had a chance to try it out for 24hours and fell in love with the tone.  This is one of the best sounding guitars I have ever played.  However, after playing the guitar for a while, the neck was a little clubby for my short fingers.  My nephew, who's an awesome gutiar player with LONG fingers, bought it from me.  He LOVES that guitar.  If I ever get a chance, and have the money, to get another "L" with koa back and sides, I won't hesitate.

An OM-03.  The ended up being one of my son's guitars.  When I got my J-09fm, I asked if he wanted to keep the OM-03 and an electric, or sell them and get my J-05.  He chose the J-05.  The jumbo is much more suited to his playing style.  He is more of a singer, so the jumbo is great for strumming and fronting a band.

[JasonA]

You sound like fitness1!!! :WNK>

Okay, just for fun I tried to make a list of all the Larrivees I've had.

OM-09, OM-09W, OM-09K, OM-10, OM-50, OM-03BW, OMV-03K, Forum MT, P-03W, P-03R, P-03K, P-03MT, P-09, 00-05, 00-09, L-09, D-09Braz.

I think that's all.  :GRN> I wonder if fitness has me beat...

[Finalannsa]

I sold my Satin Rosewood Parlor because it was too much like my SD-60.  I bought a P0-5MT.  Just to balance them a bit.  BTW, GAS is beginning to build.  I was thinking about selling them both to buy one guitar that had the best of both worlds.  Any suggestions Forum Mates?

I want something interesting that is more couch friendly then the SD-60 but with the appointments and the wide neck of the SD-60. I'd like to stay with Larrivee but since they are not building custom guitars due to thier backup I would go with a Martin or something of similar quality.

Didn't mean to stray from the subject, my apologies.

Finalannsa