Is L-09CE better than L-09 (pics) ??

[mrkpower]

Larrivee's Collectors Edition L-09CE was made in US in 2004. It uses Master Grade solid Sitka Spruce top and  AAA grade highly-figured Indian Rosewood sides and back.

If it was used better woods, I was wondering if L-09CE is better than regular L-09 in terms of sounds and playability?

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[Zohn]

  This is one serious L-09, I love the appointments and especially the somewhat "odd" but delightful herringbone purfling on the sound board perimeter.
I would imagine that the setup and overall build on this one might've been done with a little more extra care...

[petesmithguitarist]

 
In a blindfold test you`d be VERY hard to tell any difference, the difference is basically cosmetic. Cheers, Pete

[Denis]

In a blindfold test you`d be VERY hard to tell any difference, the difference is basically cosmetic. Cheers, Pete

But without the blindfold, it would depend on your taste for bling.  That is some seriously nice looking EIR though!!!

[petesmithguitarist]

Bling?...did someone say bling? I LOVE bling so I LOVE that guitar, it must be the magpie in me! Pete

[Denis]

Bling?...did someone say bling? I LOVE bling so I LOVE that guitar, it must be the magpie in me! Pete

I don't mind a bit of bling but Pete, the Madagascar rosewood on your new custom...that would be enough bling for me right there!

[petesmithguitarist]

It is a nice piece of wood on it`s own and as you say, it doesn`t really need any bling... in the same vein Jennifer Aniston is lovely as she is...hang a few diamonds on her and she sparkles!!!!!!  Pete

[arriflex]

Dayum. Love those sides.

[Denis]

It is a nice piece of wood on it`s own and as you say, it doesn`t really need any bling... in the same vein Jennifer Aniston is lovely as she is...hang a few diamonds on her and she sparkles!!!!!!  Pete

Something like that... 

[Dotneck]

it sure is a pretty thing...but if its better depends on if you prefer pretty or homely things.

Dayum. Love those sides.

You talking about Aniston? She's not bad from the side either....

[identicalstranger]

I lost an ebay bid for that guitar (by $5.00) a couple months ago.

Then I noticed it back up on ebay two weeks later....with the same seller.

He must have gotten it returned for some reason.

I found a beautiful L-10 SE instead and am very happy with it.

[fongie]

Nice guitar but you may as well call it a 'L-10'
cheers
fongie

[leftync]

If you like it more it's better. If you don't, it's not. The guitar in those pictures is gorgeous, but I've never seen a Larrivee that didn't have great looking wood. My guitar is from a relatively limited run, but that's not why I like it, and I don't care if it ever becomes collectible, b/e I have no intention of getting rid of it.

[mrkpower]

I lost an ebay bid for that guitar (by $5.00) a couple months ago.

Then I noticed it back up on ebay two weeks later....with the same seller.

He must have gotten it returned for some reason.

I found a beautiful L-10 SE instead and am very happy with it.

I have the same concern because I saw the seller sold the guitar on ebay about a month ago, and dont know why it back up again on ebay???????????????

[tadol]

You could ask - I've met more than a few flake buyers, and it would be a shame to have one of them reflect on the instrument. Or it could have been returned due to an issue.  If you want to bid - definitely ask -

Tad

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Larrivee's Collectors Edition L-09CE was made in US in 2004. It uses Master Grade solid Sitka Spruce top and  AAA grade highly-figured Indian Rosewood sides and back.

If it was used better woods, I was wondering if L-09CE is better than regular L-09 in terms of sounds and playability?

No, but it is worth more..

[gitnoob]

Looks like the seller pulled the auction.   Another mystery....

[mrkpower]

Looks like the seller pulled the auction.   Another mystery....

right...........................be careful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[petesmithguitarist]

I think the term is "Caveat Emptor"...let the buyer beware. Cheers, Pete