The Forum VI Waiting Room

[jazzereh]

Pssssst.  Got mine today. 




Really, really nice box. 






And that's as far as I've got.  Tomorrow should be a great day!

[Rockysdad]

Congrats, you're gonna love it ! .......... don't forget the pics.

[Riverbend]

Pssssst.  Got mine today. 




Really, really nice box. 






And that's as far as I've got.  Tomorrow should be a great day!

Great! Keep us posted!
So what's the count on delivered vs waiting?

[mike in lytle]

Great! Keep us posted!
So what's the count on delivered vs waiting?

Three left among the formal orders. Maybe two.
(EDIT - I misinterpreted your question, which is more accurately "who is expecting the guitar, but still waiting in agony?" Don't know that.
Spoke to John today, they have staffing problems due to omicron. 30 percent of staff out.
This is leading to retraining among remaining staff to undertake additional responsibilities to keep things moving.
None of the "extras" will be spoken to until the formal orders have been shipped and received.
Mike

[Riverbend]

Three left among the formal orders. Maybe two.
(EDIT - I misinterpreted your question, which is more accurately "who is expecting the guitar, but still waiting in agony?" Don't know that.
Spoke to John today, they have staffing problems due to omicron. 30 percent of staff out.
This is leading to retraining among remaining staff to undertake additional responsibilities to keep things moving.
None of the "extras" will be spoken to until the formal orders have been shipped and received.
Mike

You actually had it right the first time...I think. These are particularly trying times, and the fact that they got these guitars up and moving along to this point speaks volumes to their skill base. My own Forum VI is nothing short of spectacular. The bridge placement on the gorgeous soundboard, together with the bracing and the walnut, creates a resonance I've not heard before from an acoustic guitar. I'm thrilled to own one of these Forum VI's.

[mike in lytle]

The bridge placement on the gorgeous soundboard, together with the bracing and the walnut, creates a resonance I've not heard before from an acoustic guitar.

Which kind of goes along with my feeling we may have come up with a great guitar by accident, a sentiment I shared with John, and I agree with your assessment.
Mike

[markj]

Which kind of goes along with my feeling we may have come up with a great guitar by accident, a sentiment I shared with John, and I agree with your assessment.
Mike

Count me in on this assessment. The voice on this guitar is something to behold. But then, so are the voices of my other Larrivee guitars.  This one is special in a lot of ways.

[StringPicker6]

Maybe Larrivee is willing to do another limited run? (Hope so!)

[Frasier1]

I am still waiting.  I have played phone tag with John the last couple of days as I am trying to pay the balance and don't know when it will be ready.  I am not in any hurry as I understand the omicron situation as it has hit my work area pretty hard.  We also have had below zero temps so it may as well stay comfortable in Oxnard.
Fortunately I have my LS-03 to keep me occupied which is amazing itself.

I've really enjoyed watching all the pictures and glowing reviews!!

[awarsoca]

I am still waiting.  I have played phone tag with John the last couple of days as I am trying to pay the balance and don't know when it will be ready.  I am not in any hurry as I understand the omicron situation as it has hit my work area pretty hard.  We also have had below zero temps so it may as well stay comfortable in Oxnard.
Fortunately I have my LS-03 to keep me occupied which is amazing itself.

I've really enjoyed watching all the pictures and glowing reviews!!

I'll echo this, though I still don't have my call from John.  My company issued a WFH order on Monday.  It will come when it comes and I am OK with that. 

I do notice some have the black bridge pins and some have the white.  Did y'all order bone pins when you spoke with John?

[Riverbend]

A couple pictures of the gorgeous silking on my top. And the pictures don't even do it justice as there's a 3D quality to the top which a camera can't fully capture.

[mike in lytle]

I'll echo this, though I still don't have my call from John.  My company issued a WFH order on Monday.  It will come when it comes and I am OK with that. 

I do notice some have the black bridge pins and some have the white.  Did y'all order bone pins when you spoke with John?

I swapped out my white pins with black ones I had lying around.
Mike

[mike in lytle]

I am still waiting.  I have played phone tag with John the last couple of days as I am trying to pay the balance and don't know when it will be ready.  I am not in any hurry as I understand the omicron situation as it has hit my work area pretty hard.  We also have had below zero temps so it may as well stay comfortable in Oxnard.
Fortunately I have my LS-03 to keep me occupied which is amazing itself.

I've really enjoyed watching all the pictures and glowing reviews!!

You, Clint (awarsoca), and Tom (teh) are the ones still waiting.
It would have been nice if all the guitars could have been completed as more of a group, though, hopefully soon.
And we are looking forward to a comparison between your new LSV-03 and your Notable LS-03.
Mike

[jazzereh]

Really, really like this Forum VI.  Looks great and sounds even better.  First time opened up today.  Here's a few photos...

Unpacked and opened for the first time

[jazzereh]

Wonderful looking back and the top graining is so, so fine...

[jazzereh]

While I've only picked a few chords and lines so far, this guitar just sings.  Tones ring for an hour.  Full, rich sound.  And, one of the lightest guitars I've got.  The Larrivee [OM-03] in behind this Forum VI has been in the band for a few years, was built in Vancouver in 2009 and the Sitka top has darkened to a beautiful shade.

So very glad I joined in on this special build.  I'm sure this guitar will age beautifully both in terms of the top colour and the tone.  Certainly starting out on a high note!!   
Ralph

[mike in lytle]

While I've only picked a few chords and lines so far, this guitar just sings.  Tones ring for an hour.  Full, rich sound.  And, one of the lightest guitars I've got.  The Larrivee [OM-03] in behind this Forum VI has been in the band for a few years, was built in Vancouver in 2009 and the Sitka top has darkened to a beautiful shade.

So very glad I joined in on this special build.  I'm sure this guitar will age beautifully both in terms of the top colour and the tone.  Certainly starting out on a high note!!   
Ralph

It seems your F-VI arrived a bit sooner than you thought it would!
Does your OM-03 show any resentment to your new American built F-VI? 
Mike

[Riverbend]

While I've only picked a few chords and lines so far, this guitar just sings.  Tones ring for an hour.  Full, rich sound.  And, one of the lightest guitars I've got.  The Larrivee [OM-03] in behind this Forum VI has been in the band for a few years, was built in Vancouver in 2009 and the Sitka top has darkened to a beautiful shade.

So very glad I joined in on this special build.  I'm sure this guitar will age beautifully both in terms of the top colour and the tone.  Certainly starting out on a high note!!   
Ralph

Ralph, what a beauty! We are indeed a very lucky bunch to have had the Larrivee clan create these very special guitars!

[Rockysdad]

Congrats Ralph, it looks great.

[markj]

Another beautiful Forum VI!