Lj Body?

[sevenup]

Hi all, does Larrivee make the LJ model?  I saw one on Ebay and
a couple through google search, but came up with conflicting info.
From what I understand, its suppose to be inbetween the L and J
model.  With height and width close resemble the L, but with the
depth of the J?  Also, I did not see this on Larrivee website, so I'm
assuming this body, if exists, would be a custom job?

[unclrob]

Sevenup can't give you much info but the body style sort of fell to the wayside.If you email larrivee I,m sure they will be glad to give you the spec's.

[KenS]

Yes they do make the LJ - in fact I have one for sale right now.  "LJ" stands for "Larrivee Jumbo" - it is a larger version of the L body shape.  While the L body has a 16" lower bout, the LJ has a 17" lower bout.  It is distingushed from the Larrivee Traditional Jumbo - the J series by its wider waist and rounder upper bout.  Once again - it is a jumbo L body, just as the name implies.  As I understand it, all LJ's are custom shop items and are, as a result, relatively rare.  They are balanced with a deep piano-like bass and are very loud.  The only reason I am selling mine is to pay for my Collings acquisition.

Ken

[charlies3]

I've got an LJ-05-12 (actually my son's but he's away in Ireland, heh,heh).   This is a fabulous guitar.   I've never heard a guitar with a better bottom end than the LJ.  When he bought it, we compared to a L-09-12 and the LJ was a clear winner.   Highly recommended.

BTW, if you;re worried about the 17"lower bout, my son is only 5'3" and he's never complained about the size of this guitar.

[sevenup]

Thanks guys for the clarification.  The guys at Larrivee also confirmed it.  Its basically a larger L with the lowerbout at 17".  Could you guys tell me how the LJ sounds different from the J size?

[Griff]

As you can see at the bottom, I have an LJ-10 that I had custom made in 1967 with a "Gryphon" headstock and Engelmann spruce top. Many of us keep ragging on Matthew to re-introduce this amazing instrument. It is shaped like an "L" body but is larger in every dimension. It also has a relatively large soundhole which gives it a somewhat "dry", and loud sound.

I would really love to have an LJ-10-12 to add to my collection, but I sense I will have to wait till you-know-where freezes over. My L-10-12 is pretty darn nice, so it will do for now.

Griff