Larrivee om-19 vs. Morgan OM

[timvanderlaan]

Hi all-
I am debating whether to sell my brand new om-19 for a rosewood Morgan OM.  Is anyone here familiar with the differences in bracing between the two?  I have heard that the Morgans have a forward shifted bracing lending to a more powerful sound.  Also, would it be worth it to upgrade?  the specs are very similar and i do love my om-19, but like a few of the features on the Morgan that larrivee doesn't have.
any input is appreciated.
thanks
-Tim

[dermot]

Hi Tim...

I would ask David directly, he would know best...

I have played several of his guitars (He lives near me, and our local store carries a great selection of his work) i own an OM19, and love it, But i have yet to play an OM of his that would tempt me to trade in my OM19.... actualy i have yet to play an OM of any maker that would tempt me to trade in my OM19.. even El Mcmeen's Martin OM28 that he records with

David's L & C body clones in rosewood are amazing tho..... alive, resonant, sweet......  I have been absolutly floored by one of David's "LV09's", It's absolutly amazing.. full stop.

As always YMMV.....

Ta

d.