-01 and -02 series Larrivees

[Blue in VT]

Can some one give me the lowdown on the -01 and -02 series...is it an oranmantaion level? different wood types?  whats the deal?

I am currently...in the early stages on considering a second OM for my stable and thought that an -01 or -02 might be an afforable option.

Thanks,



Blue

[Gordon]

Blue,

I don't have the answer to you question, but there was one on Ebay recently, with a bunch of pictures, which should give you an idea about oramentation:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=230095075478&rd=1&rd=1

[hatofthecat]

There's an OM-02 just listed on ebay with some really detailed pics and there's info and pics for
OM-01 here http://sylvanmusic.com/inventory.php?function=view&id=349&search=Acoustic%20Guitars


I've just noticed there's a 2002 "Rosewood Special Edition" parlor on ebay just now that unlike my 2004 version has no binding.... I know which I prefer....       "plain" but not "homely" 

[rounder]

Hey Blue,

My OM-1 is solid mahogany with a spruce top.  White binding on the neck.  No body binding.  Zero bling.

The OM-2's are sapelle with black binding on the body.

[Larrivee4me]

There's an OM-02 just listed on ebay with some really detailed pics and there's info and pics for
OM-01 here http://sylvanmusic.com/inventory.php?function=view&id=349&search=Acoustic%20Guitars


I've just noticed there's a 2002 "Rosewood Special Edition" parlor on ebay just now that unlike my 2004 version has no binding.... I know which I prefer....       "plain" but not "homely" 

I thought that was odd too. The last run of satin finish parlors called "special edition" all had maple binding and bound fretboards.

[hatofthecat]

I thought that was odd too. The last run of satin finish parlors called "special edition" all had maple binding and bound fretboards

Whilst a little fuzzy the pic of the guitar label in the ebay listing is clearly readable as "Rosewood Special Edition"...... perhaps my 2004 should have a label saying "Rosewood Special Edition... and this time we really mean it, look we've put binding and stuff on, cool eh !"    ...oh well, maybe there just wasn't space on the label   

Which though kinda begs the question... who out there is writing the "definitive history and guide to Larrivee miodels"    ....and it would have to be better than the vague mostly inaccurate drivel that is the "blue book".....  or should this be a forum project ? 

Pete

[bogie]

I've just noticed there's a 2002 "Rosewood Special Edition" parlor on ebay just now that unlike my 2004 version has no binding.... I know which I prefer....       "plain" but not "homely" 

I feel that it's necessary to defend the honour of my 1999 satin sitka/hog parlor "Charlene."

For me, there is nothing more beautiful than a "homely" unbound and bling-free guitar. It shows off the quality of the wood and workmanship.
Consider the Martin 0-15 and 00-15 hog tops from the 30's. They are unbound and IMHO some of the most beautiful-looking guitars ever made. 

[Blue in VT]

I feel that it's necessary to defend the honour of my 1999 satin sitka/hog parlor "Charlene."

For me, there is nothing more beautiful than a "homely" unbound and bling-free guitar. It shows off the quality of the wood and workmanship.
Consider the Martin 0-15 and 00-15 hog tops from the 30's. They are unbound and IMHO some of the most beautiful-looking guitars ever made. 

my p-01 is still a great guitar...no binding nec. 

Thanks for the info on the -01 and -02...it was actually the OM-02 on Ebay that got me curious...looks like a decent price too.



Blue

[hatofthecat]

there is nothing more beautiful than a "homely" unbound and bling-free guitar

unfortunately bogie my head was turned from my own plain 1999'er by a brazen hussy rosewood special with her short scale and curvaceous body all adorned with maple bindings and such   ...and the plain satin, well she's run away to Scotland   

Check out this thread for pics of both http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=15156.0 and see if you think I made right choice..... me, I wake up sweating nights thinking of that pureeeety little satin darlin' in another man's hands     homely she may have been but she sure put out    .............................a good tune 

Pete

[phil]

I've got an OM-02 that I really love. It plays and sounds just like an OM-03. It's got black binding everywhere, which I think looks pretty nice on a mahogany or sapele guitar. The one that's on Ebay right now looks like it has  white binding on the neck. You see that sometimes with -02's. Also, the -02's seem to have tops that were supposed to be cosmetically inferior to 03, 05, etc. The ones I've seen in pics on the net have developed a lot of color and striping over time. Mine has very pronounced stripes on the top. Here's a pic:

http://www.bigyellowhouse.net

Also, 02's have narrow necks. I believe they're all 1 11/16. I'm sure that mine is.

[Blue in VT]

Phil,

thanks for the info...you have included a very important piece for me...the slimmer neck may be a deal killer for me on the -02s...I really want to have consistency with my guitars...for the time being.  I think your -02 looks great!!!  love the strips.  What a great little collection you have there....just what I want...an OM...a 12 fret OM and an old Gibby...NICE!!!!  what model is that Gibson?

thanks again,



Blue

[phil]

Phil,

thanks for the info...you have included a very important piece for me...the slimmer neck may be a deal killer for me on the -02s...I really want to have consistency with my guitars...for the time being.  I think your -02 looks great!!!  love the strips.  What a great little collection you have there....just what I want...an OM...a 12 fret OM and an old Gibby...NICE!!!!  what model is that Gibson?

thanks again,



Blue

You're welcome. My gibson is an LG-0. It's a funny little guitar. Sometimes it sings like a bird and other times it sounds like a cowboy guitar with rubber bands. The neck is very narrow but it's fun to play.