NEW models on Larrivee site.

[OutWithTheBlue]

If you head on over to Larrivee's site you will see 2 new models they are working on. Black dreads. I'm not so sure I like the look, but the baritone model has me very interested...

D03 Black

- Standard D03 mahogany body
- Black satin finish on top, back, sides, and back of neck
- Herringbone rosette
- Maple bound body
- Maple Larrivee Logo
- Maple headstock trim

BT03/BT03R Baritone

- Sloped shoulder body
- 27" scale length
- Square headstock (paddle style) - NOT a slothead
- Available in mahogany or rosewood back and sides

*info from Larrivee site

Thoughts?

[AZLiberty]

I'm sure some folks in the country and western set might like the black models.  Personally I prefer the look of nice wood.

No doubt a black finished model allows them to use wood that is cosmetically not as nice, but still structurally and sonically sound.

The baritone is more interesting IMHO

[Danny]

   Doesn't look like a Larrivee to me. Beyond that it may be a good way to use some mahogany that otherwise would not have made the grade.

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[pigtown]

I posed the question of a black Larrivee a while back.  I would love to see an L in black.  There are a million dreads out there in black, but my favorite black model on the market is the Gibson J-180.  Thus, the interest in a black L.  (funky pickguards not necessary)

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[leftync]

Not for me. I love the look of an acoustic (or an electric, for that matter) in wood. I've always liked (most) Martins and Larrivees in particular for their understated elegance, almost an organic approach to design.

[Randy_R]

Some people have asked for an -03 series Baritone at a less expensive price-point. Let see how many pony up to the bar....

[Dotneck]

black would look so much better in a gloss finish. A low-cost bari is interesting though...

[Tycho]

I love black acoustics.  Just earlier today I was lusting after a new higher-end Tak that I saw in a magazine for that very reason.  I used to have a cheapo Martin DXB (an all-black version of the DXM that was only made for a couple of years) that I'm sorry I sold.

So I'd be interested in these.  I agree that a black guitar should be gloss, and maybe also should have a cutaway for that full country-music-video effect, but I'll keep an open mind and will check these out.

[Tycho]

  Doesn't look like a Larrivee to me.

You're right, it actually looks a bit like something from the Godin line.  But I like the funky looks of many of those coloured Godins, and if it sounds like a Larrivee, that's what matters.

Sigh.  I could have sworn I ruled out buying any more acoustics.  

[tadol]

Would love to find out what the street price will be on the mahogany bodied baritone - that might be very nice -

[Denis]

03 baritone???  Really???  Oh man, GAS strikes again!!!!  I'm going to start saving now!!!

[saintandsinnerguy]

The black might look pretty cool buffed out to a soft gloss.

And, as it wears over the years, you get a guitar with cool mojo as the wood starts to show through.  I, though, like all Hog Larrivee guitars, so I don't think I would pull the trigger on this one.  But, it might be a cool guitar........it all about the sound anyways........if it sounded awesome.....I just might buy a black one.

[saintandsinnerguy]

Almost looks like a midnight blue to me though.   

[LawDogStrgsAttach]

Some people have asked for an -03 series Baritone at a less expensive price-point. Let see how many pony up to the bar....

I was one of those folks, and I just did!

[Danny]

I was one of those folks, and I just did!

Well, I'd say someone at Larrivee read your post and the others. Of course that would probably just be a start of a rumor.

[Michael T]

Not a painted wood guy myself, even burst look cheap to me. I just like glossy natural wood. It would be a good use of some blemished wood though, maybe that's why they are tyring the 03 series for the intro.

[Strings4Him]

Not my cup of tea, so to speak.

[Peter Cree]

I've owned and played a custom Baritone for the past 5 years.    what a great instrument.   fills the niche of a 12 string with its low organ-like sound.   Gorgeous.    To hear Larri has come out with a reasonably priced version is great news.

Few realize how many configurations can comer out of a Bari.   Due to its long scale it supports many tunings and gauges of strings.    Mine is a 29" scale and I use Ej-16 lights on it , tuned C to C, though it handles lower tunings.   so you don't have to suffer through heavy strings.

Man you get a deep bass no matter what.   Very rewarding guitar when set up right.   And the price point is amazing.

[Big In Japan]

I'm happy to see the Larrivee baritone return in general, and I think it's probably a better idea to offer it at the lower price point of the 03 series. The solid headstock is, to me at least, an improvement as I am not too fond of a slotted headstock.

I don't mind a painted guitar but I would prefer gloss black.

[OutWithTheBlue]

I've owned and played a custom Baritone for the past 5 years.    what a great instrument.   fills the niche of a 12 string with its low organ-like sound.   Gorgeous.    To hear Larri has come out with a reasonably priced version is great news.

Few realize how many configurations can comer out of a Bari.   Due to its long scale it supports many tunings and gauges of strings.    Mine is a 29" scale and I use Ej-16 lights on it , tuned C to C, though it handles lower tunings.   so you don't have to suffer through heavy strings.

Man you get a deep bass no matter what.   Very rewarding guitar when set up right.   And the price point is amazing.

my non baritone larrivees handle low tunings just fine, even down to a B. I'm daring to try to make a custome tuning down to A and write a song. But of course a baritone would handle it more smoothly. I agree with most statements made on this post, the black dread is just not my thing unless it sounded amazing, which it probably will becasue it's a larrivee but i'm not sure i could get past the plain black look. But the baritone has my interest. Theres no pics of the baritone on the site, im excited ot see what it looks like. And i realllllly want one. Larrivee please get these baritones out to your authorized dealers!