Larrivee L-03hh thoughts????

[Lordmischief]

First of all I would like to say hello to all on the forum.
I'm curious about the Larrivee L-03hh??
Have you played one??
Do you own one?
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Ler

[JOYCEfromNS]

  Lee

What does hh stand for

[Lordmischief]

Please excuse the typo it's Lee not Ler.
I've been told that Larrivee obtained a substantial amount of Hondorus mahogony and the H refers to this? Perhaps the second H refers to herringbone trim?
Many thanks
Lee

[Dru Edwards]

Mr. Mischief, I can't add any comment to your question (and I too do not know what the HH refers to); however, I just wanted to say hello and welcome you here!

Are you seeing this guitar from a retailer or used from someone online?

[tuffythepug]

Well the "hh" is not a designation you see everyday.    I believe there was such a designation when we were in the midst of the Forum III spec. formation.    In that case the hh stood for herringbone rosette and herringbone purfling.    This wouldn't be standard on a 03 style guitar though.   It would have had to be a special run.

I guess my question to you would be  "where did you see the L-03hh moniker"  was it in an ad ?   on the website ?

[HAMFIST]

Well the "hh" is not a designation you see everyday.    I believe there was such a designation when we were in the midst of the Forum III spec. formation.    In that case the hh stood for herringbone rosette and herringbone purfling.    This wouldn't be standard on a 03 style guitar though.   It would have had to be a special run.

I guess my question to you would be  "where did you see the L-03hh moniker"  was it in an ad ?   on the website ?

Indeed. The WHERE is critical.

I would want to see a photo of the label in the soundhole at least.

[Lordmischief]

Thank you to all that have replied.
I just purchased the guitar from a guitar shop in Liverpool called frailers.
After much deliberation, and an insurance that if I was not satisfied in any way the 'used' guitar could be returned.
Frank, the owner, has been in the buisness for over 30 years and purchases all his guitars in the us and Canada.
The guitar arrives tomorrow and I'm not sure if when he read what was in the sound hole it said 'Hondorus mahogony' or 'south American mahogony'? I'll let you know. Also I remember having a conversation about herringbone. I also remember him saying something about limited run.
Someone here used the word 'critical' with regards to the guitar. I'm curious why??
Many thanks
Lee

[HAMFIST]

Lordmischief ... I am confident you will like the guitar. When it comes to shorter run Larrivees, figuring out the nomenclature can be a challenge. But you will have a hard time finding an actual dud.

Dealers I have dealt with on distance transactions have tended to ask for a restocking fee or used other disincentives for sending a guitar back. That always sends a red flag up with me. Sounds like your retailer has a bit more class than that, which is nice to see.

[Old Blue]

Frailers is a well respected shop, I can't imagine you will have any trouble with them. Looking forward to hearing what you think of the guitar!!

I've seen a few 03 HH's for sale over here, though mainly from German shops - possibly they were made for the European market?

[BenHermanski]

The -03 HH series that is retailed in Germany, is advertised as having Honduras mahogany back and sides. In the one picture of a D-03 HH that I came across there seems to be no herringbone purfling or rosette.

But either way, since it is a Larrivée, you will not be disappointed 

[Old Blue]

This one's got the herringbone:

http://www.latelierdalexandre.com/instrument-neufs/81-guitare-larrivee-d03hh

[JOYCEfromNS]

http://www.latelierdalexandre.com/instrument-neufs/81-guitare-larrivee-d03hh

a fine looking D03

[BenHermanski]

edit:

comparing the one that Old Blue linked with the one that I came across, it likely has the herringbone rosette as well.

Guess that pretty much solves the riddle about the HH 

[tuffythepug]

So the HH is the same as the HH on the forum III guitars.   Herringbone rosette and herringbone purfling.  That is a fantastic look.   

[Danny]

So the HH is the same as the HH on the forum III guitars.   Herringbone rosette and herringbone purfling.  That is a fantastic look.   

I like the herringbone purfling when the rosette is as well. My F-III has both and I'm really glad I chose that option. But with the F-IV there was no option and it has the rosette only. The F-IV would have really looked special with the herringbone purfling as well.

[Mr_LV19E]

So the HH is the same as the HH on the forum III guitars.   Herringbone rosette and herringbone purfling.  That is a fantastic look.   

This one's got the herringbone:

http://www.latelierdalexandre.com/instrument-neufs/81-guitare-larrivee-d03hh

The D-03HH doesn't have the herringbone purfling, just the rosette.

[BenHermanski]

The D-03HH doesn't have the herringbone purfling, just the rosette.

Correct, one H for the Honduran mahogany, the other H for just a Herringbone rosette. Might be different for the forum guitars, though.