Rare? An Lv-03e With B-band A2.2

[lewivee]

Not that this makes the guitar worth anything more, but I see on the Larrivee website that B-Band's A2.2 dual-source pickup is usually only a standard feature on the 10 series. My LV-03 came with it, though, from the factory (part of the reason I bought it!). Does anyone else know how common these are, from the factory? How much does Larrivee truly vary their electronics from what they show as "standard" on their website? Does a special pickup system cost extra (aside from the extra cost of the pickup), or do you usually just have to wait longer?....

[Dark Paniel]

hey lewivee,

did you custom order your LV-03e? or did you just go and pick it up from a shop??

when i was looking to purchase my L-09e, i knew for a fact that i couldnt tolerate a hole in the side of my gorgeous guitar.. so i went ahead and custom ordered mine with the A2.2 instead of the A6...

but yeah, i've never really seen any other 03 series with the A2.2... maybe it was just a lucky find for you.. in which case, congrats! its an awesome system...

-dp

[mazareth]

I got my new D-09 with the B-band A2.2 in it. I've played out with it twice now, once at a gig and last night at an open mic. I'm still jiggering with the PA EQ to get the most natural sound possible.

Anybody out there use a Baggs Para DI or similar box with there with the A2.2?


Mark

[lewivee]

dyp --
It was just a stroke of luck finding this guitar -- it was in stock at Notable Guitars (on-line) and I happened upon it at the right time. It pays to be patient and keep your eyes open. And I wasn't necessarily looking for that pickup system, but when I heard it was available in the 03 that I WAS looking for, I snatched it up and was really happy I found it.

[burton13]

Lewivee,
The same thing happened to me.  My D60SH has the B-band A2.2 in it from the factory, and its awesome!!!!!!!  I'm assuming they didn't put too many of these in the D60SH.  Great find.

[lewivee]

I think I'll send this question to Larrivee and see what they say. I'll post any response I get here. I just wonder how some otherwise non-stock options, like pickups, occasionally make their way into the non-standard guitar. Not complaining though -- I love mine!

[jankymutt]

Awesome snag! I wanted a pickup but didn't want a big hole cut in the side of mine! Post some pics! :D