Must Haves For Your Larrivee???

[Dark Paniel]

hello everyone!

this coming wednesday, a local guitar shop is having an annual invite only, customer appreciation sale... and during this sale, supposedly everything in the store goes on sale with a considerable discount.. well if i had the funds, i'd probably pick up another larrivee, but thats not the case.. but what i do have sufficient funds for are strings, picks, tuners, capos, etc.. basically, all the little accessories to compliment my baby...

so, my question to all you forumites is... what are the must have accessories for your larrivee??

so far, i'm looking to get a shubb deluxe, a chromatic tuner(probably a korg), and a butt-load of strings.. speaking of strings, so far i've only tried the stock nano's and alchemys on my larrivee... any suggestions as to what other sets i should give a try??


thanks,

-dan

[alieu]

I'd suggest getting a G7th capo instead.  Better yet, get them both :D .  I don't have one myself but if it was on a ridiculous discount I'd definitely buy one.  I've tried one in the shop and they work pretty well and has a very sleek design.

Just trying to give you more options,

Andrew

[Fredmando]

I know there is a lot of talk about using t-shirts for guitar rags, but if I had the chance to get a few high quality polishing cloths--whether microfiber or regular--to stuff in my guitar cases.
I am convinced that some of the lower quality microfiber cloths out there can scratch your guitar's finish.
I like the ones I got with my Larrivee LSV and my Weber mandolin the best.
Otherwise, load up on capos-- :lol: Capos all around!
Fred

[sayheyjeff]

how about a the gadgets that monotior relative humidity?

[danerada]

I definitely agree with the polishing cloth. Also, capos are definitely something you shoul dhave a couple of...mine are always getting lost. As for strings, there are some lists on strings in this forum. Just do a search for them and you will get plenty of information. Also, as for tuners, I love the Intellitouch clip-on tuner. I can tune in any environment, regardless of noise.

[bing4sons]

I definitely agree with the polishing cloth.

I was able to get 5 of the 3m microfiber cloths for under $10, at Kroger.  I like to keep a cloth in every case.

[jmhyer]

G7th capo, Intellitouch tuner, and polishing cloths all are great suggestions.

Other things to consider...guitar stand or wall hanger, nice leather strap, and a variety of picks with which to experiment.

As for strings...if you've only tried the Elixir Nanos and the Alchemys, then you really must at least try Martin SPs (plain and coated), D'Addarios (plain and coated), and John Pearse.  That would pretty much hit the most popular string choices except for a few that usually have to be ordered on-line (e.g.- Newtones).  I would also add that you should try different guages of each string type (e.g.- lights, mediums, and hybrid guages that fall in-between).

[scrank]

Here's my list:

Kyser and G7th capo
Chromatic tuner
Leather strap
Polishing cloth
Folding guitar stand
Wall hangar
Case of Elixirs (nano or poly)

[naboz]

dyp,
Where are you located?  ;)   I wish Elderly would have a BIG Sale!  
I, too, would get a G7th capo if it is seriously discounted.  A Shubb Deluxe is a good choice, try the D'Add' EXP16's (strings) on your 'L.  How about one of those fold-up stands?  Do you have one of those?  I love my Fender; $16 and it folds up really nicely.  Great for going places and not having to lay it on the couch etc.

[acousticmom]

My 2 cents :D

G7th capo - or shubb deluxe capo
sabine chromatic tuner with metrenome -
Ebony tuner buttons
ebony bridge pins
John Pearsh Phosphor Bronze strings
Longhollow softy leather strap
John Pearse Lil nipper string winder
Cool picks - med or delrex med
good polishing cloth
lemon oil - for your fretboard
Dampit humidifier - for when the heat is on all the time
Fretboard Roadmaps book

[Nephidoc]

If anyone sees extra talent hanging around e-mail me.

That's the one thing I just can't seem to find enough of.

STan

[wyodeb]

I love my Intellitouch tuner! I wish I had one for each case.

Deb

[Queequeg]

get a humidifier and a hygrometer.
for the room or for the case.
or for both.
or get the combination humidifier/hygrometer for the case.

unless you live in Florida.

if so, then get another Larivee.

[dermot]

Here's my list (stolen from Scrank, and almost the same):

G7th capo
Korg Chromatic tuner with clip-on piezo pickup
Leather strap
Polishing cloth
Folding guitar stand
Wall hangar
Case of Ej19's
Case of Pierce slack key's
if you fly with a guitar - a Calton case

Ta,

d.

[nineowls]

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[Fstpicker]

Larrivee leather strap
Intellitouch tuner
Planet Waves NS Capo
Stringwinder with stringcut
Extra set of strings
Cloth to wipe guitar down after playing