the winner is ...

[3kingbees]

 
i was in the market for a cool looking guitar.
as i'm a fingerstylist (main interests are old time country- blues ,rags and traditionals) it hald be a small bodied, slotheaded, hog, heavy strung and 1-3/4".
i had  no choice it had to be a 00.in fact it's  a 00-50 mt.
now my baby's here!!!!
HIGH PRICED indeed but SUPERB LIUTHERIE beyond expectations no issues  PERFECT. you 'll notice her  in a bunch.. eye catching, extra strap included but i'll have no extra drills on her. Size:  she's smaller i used to play an om , it'll take some time to get comfortable but i'm warming up on it. Soundwise: it's compressed as she had be but she's going to age well . Case : a little below expectations compared to a high qualty-high priced guitar and THE WORST: cheap tunings no name machine. they look like plastic (due to consistency?) buttons even if it works well . i think i'll replace it maybe a vintage style open back nickel machine (opinons/brands? ) .btw does anyone know the brand of the tuning gear my guitar came from the factory? can i custom order from LARRIVEE?
OVERALL RATING 9
buy one !!!!!  

[ACE]

Sounds good, Pictures please!
So what was wrong with the case?
ACE 

[unclrob]

The Tuners are custom made for Larrivee,to there spec's.

[dberch]

Let's hear some ragtime on that new puppy!!!

[PortHueneme]

I have a slot head SD-60 and a new O-50. I find the tuners to be excellent.
The hold very well and they are very easy to really fine tune.

The cases that came with both of them seem to be excellent too, so I am interested in why you believe they are below
expectations.

I have not had a chance to take pictures of the new "O", but will be posting them soon and I will stop by the donut shop too.

[mrcolin2u]

Congrats, enjoy 

[3kingbees]

the case is ok but a/b with the cases of guitars i own collings, gibson, goodall ( no hi-end models) looks cheaper and less consistent. i agree  tuners are smooth and work ok. they seem to last forever . i just can't stand the plastic buttons.....on a hi quality liutherie guitar  EQUAL  to my COLLINGS AND GOODALL  and even superior to my GIBSON ...but no complain.  i don't want to be misunderstood , the guitar is fantastic and l like it very much. the instrument is competitive and does not look foolish liken to higher priced gitars i own.  i just paid attention on flaws .btw sound improved in one day maybe the long flight to italy chilled the guitar and now she's slowly coming to life fantastic!!!
on larrivee

[bigmo]

I just received a beautiful OM-03 MQ and I have to agree about the tuners. While they are adequate and pretty with ebony buttons, they are not nearly as precise or nice as the Gotohs on my Tacomas. I did however receive a deluxe case which is a very nice upgrade. 5 tight latches, strap hooks, plush blue interior, arched top and very sturdy feeling.