Larrivee 000-60 string spacing

[ice4351]

Does anyone know the correct string spacing for the Larrivee 000-60?  It appears to measure 2 1/4.  However I think it is supposed to be 2 3/16

Mark

[broKen]

HI Mark, I'm not sure without seeing it. Perhaps you should show us what it looks like.

[tuffythepug]

Mark

My 000-50 is 2 3/16"   at the saddle

T the P

[noyage]

I always thought Larrivee's pyramid bridges were 2-1/4" and the regular "belly" bridge was 2-3/16".

[Danny]

   So we're saying 2 3/16's  Vs.  2 4/16's.   Seems that if you used heavier strings it would be about the same as the narrower with lighter gauge.
   Still I like 2-1/4 better if I can get it.

[noyage]

   So we're saying 2 3/16's  Vs.  2 4/16's.   Seems that if you used heavier strings it would be about the same as the narrower with lighter gauge.
   Still I like 2-1/4 better if I can get it.

I find the difference between 2-3/16 and 2-1/4 to be huge, regardless of string gauge.  I play strictly fingerstyle though so maybe that's why.  I have a couple of guitars that are 2-5/16 and I find them to be perfect.

[leray1]

... I have a couple of guitars that are 2-5/16 and I find them to be perfect.

I don't mean to hijack, but I'm curious, what are they?

[noyage]

I don't mean to hijack, but I'm curious, what are they?

Hi Leray1,

One is a Silver Creek T-160.  Opinions on these and probably the guitars themselves vary a lot but I believe I have a good one.  The previous owner had a nice setup done + bone nut/saddle.  It's got a V-neck which ain't for everyone but I like it just fine.  I have (2) Larrivee OM's and wish the necks had a little more depth.  String spacing at the saddle is actually 2-3/8".  If your looking for an affordable new steel string w/ more than 2-3/16" at the saddle, this is one of the few.  I like the sound as well - definitely more of a Martin tone than a Larrivee tone.  Some pics:

http://noyage.com/T160/

Also have an old P'Mico all birch ladder-braced parlor which is killer for old ragtime/blues tunes and Harmony H-165 (1-3/4" at the nut and 2-1/4" at the saddle).  All mahagony/ladder-braced.  Both had neck resets and have a tone generally not available in new guitars.

Some old posts w/ string spacing info:

http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=17551.0
http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=22352.0
http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=20797.0

[Danny]

   My 93  Martin OM-21 had 2 1/4 spacing at the saddle and a nut slightly wider than 1 3/4, even though specs. say it's 1 3/4. And that extra room does help with finger style, for sure.

[ice4351]

I had the Larrivee 000-60BZ set up at the Podium in St. Paul by my buddy the wizard luthier (Marty).  He measured 2 1/4 at the bridge and tried several Mitchel platemates.  The 2 1/4 platemate fit perfectly.

Mark

[Danny]

I had the Larrivee 000-60BZ set up at the Podium in St. Paul by my buddy the wizard luthier (Marty).  He measured 2 1/4 at the bridge and tried several Mitchel platemates.  The 2 1/4 platemate fit perfectly.

Mark

I'd like to know if the "platemate" really enhanced the sound or diminished it a little.
These sound like a very good idea to protect the bridge plate from damage.

[tadol]

I find the difference between 2-3/16 and 2-1/4 to be huge, regardless of string gauge.  I play strictly fingerstyle though so maybe that's why.  I have a couple of guitars that are 2-5/16 and I find them to be perfect.

  -  1-13/16 at the nut, and 2-5/16+ at the saddle - wonderful setup for us ham-handed types trying to play fingerstyle. Soft C neck, pyramid bridge, 24.75 scale,

Of, wait, I think I need to jump over to the F-V thread -