Forum VII guitar based on Larrivee -01 or -03

[mike in lytle]

If I may add a personal preference, I'm fond of fret markers in the fingerboard, and I'd hope for that as standard...but would not be dissuaded if they weren't there. On the Forum VI, the group decision was to leave them off, but I ended up with them because the CNC was still programmed to bore the holes, and I was pleasantly surprised.

All the standard fingerboard markers will be there. There have been "no change" to standard -03 spec.
John will post the proposed prices, like he did to help kick off the F-VI.
Not sure when he will do it, who knows maybe today.
Mike

[B0WIE]

The slothead is currently a $650 option.
I was just tossing a bit of humor in Bowie's direction.

Thanks. While it's something I prefer, $650 is too costly.
Out of curiosity, what is the price increase going from 01 to 03?

[mike in lytle]

Thanks. While it's something I prefer, $650 is too costly.
Out of curiosity, what is the price increase going from 01 to 03?

John will post the prices for the -03 versions shortly (I think).
Since I don't know for sure what the -03 prices will be, I can't provide an answer to your question.
Mike

[kaos]

Is it still a 12 fret guitar?

[mike in lytle]

Is it still a 12 fret guitar?

Yes, both the 00 and 000 are 12 fret.
Mike

[Riverbend]

There is a new post from John on the VII

[jazzereh]

In order to keep the discussion in this thread, I'm excited to see the pricing and specs posted by John in the other thread. 

However I'm going to have to give this some serious consideration between now and the deadline.  Given the exchange to CAD, shipping and the sales tax that will be applied as it arrives here, that puts the price very close or at CAD$5000 for me.  Serious change.

I would be going for the OOO mahogany.  With the redwood top I think it would be an outstanding guitar. 

Anyone want to jump in to help convince me?      

[mike in lytle]

Anyone want to jump in to help convince me?     

You want it.
You need it.
You gotta gotta have it.
Besides you were the one who started the discussion about the F-VII.

I like the way John packaged it all. Specifying the upgraded mahogany, arch top case, and JCL logo increased the value without adding non-musical bling. John worked on the package for 3 days so I got to see the improvements.
The redwood guitars Larrivee recently made had the vine headstock logo, vine inlay on fretboard and bridge which makes it more attractive to those who emphasize looks, but also had a flat top case. The two guitars still listed on reverb are 2899 and 2999. Our guitars can be upgraded to walnut and pay a bunch less than that. Our guitars are better.
Mike

[jazzereh]

"Besides you were the one who started the discussion about the F-VII."

Yea, I know.  Didn't expect things to get this far.   

So what's the issue with the case?  What's wrong with a flat top case?  Would that make any difference to the price?

[Riverbend]

In order to keep the discussion in this thread, I'm excited to see the pricing and specs posted by John in the other thread. 

However I'm going to have to give this some serious consideration between now and the deadline.  Given the exchange to CAD, shipping and the sales tax that will be applied as it arrives here, that puts the price very close or at CAD$5000 for me.  Serious change.

I would be going for the OOO walnut.  With the redwood top I think it would be an outstanding guitar. 

Anyone want to jump in to help convince me?     

I might've opted for walnut, but then they went and spec's their 05/09 grade mahogany and it became an easy choice for me. My Forum VI and 0-01 are walnut, and my OM-40 is Mahogany, and after playing them so much I can't tell much difference anymore. I love the walnut, and the mahogany on the 00 and 000 in the video's sound spectacular, so I'm willing to go with it and put the money towards a pickup. As far as convincing you? How about a rare, if not once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a very unique guitar? Not to mention the kindness and generosity they are extending to us with such nice appointments! 

[jazzereh]

I miss-typed in my post, now corrected, about walnut.  I have 3 other guitars that are walnut and they are great.  I'm actually going for mahogany on this one.

It's the 'rare, once in a lifetime' that I'm going to lean on, for now.

[Riverbend]

 

[mike in lytle]

So what's the issue with the case?  What's wrong with a flat top case?  Would that make any difference to the price?

The arch top case cost 100 dollars more than a flat top, and John is adding it as a no cost upgrade. The arch top case is the standard for Larrivee higher level guitars. They look cooler.
I'm telling ya, people who are out there paying 2899 for the "other" redwood topped Larrivee guitars are going to feel ripped off and cheated when they see ours.
Mike

[LawDogStrgsAttach]

Thanks, Mike.  This is super.  Quick questions -

-With the inlay, is the fretboard blank with just the 12th fret VII?  If not, then is it big dots, or the older micro dots?
-Is the walnut the black walnut, or claro/other?

Thanks!

MJ

[mike in lytle]

Thanks, Mike.  This is super.  Quick questions -

-With the inlay, is the fretboard blank with just the 12th fret VII?  If not, then is it big dots, or the older micro dots?
-Is the walnut the black walnut, or claro/other?

Normal fretboard dots, with VII at 12th.
The wood is "American Walnut" per the custom price list. I "think" that is black.
I will ask if additional information is available, but if it is like the F-VI, it will be the stuff they source on the west coast.
Mike

[mike in lytle]

Any info on the shape of the headstock? I'm hoping Larrivee's original paddle shape.

The guitar is an -03. Go look at any -03 on the Larrivee website and you will see what kind of headstock it is.
I actually cannot believe you are asking this question.
EDIT: the headstock on all -03 guitars is paddle head. So is our VII.
Mike

[LawDogStrgsAttach]

Normal fretboard dots, with VII at 12th.
The wood is "American Walnut" per the custom price list. I "think" that is black.
I will ask if additional information is available, but if it is like the F-VI, it will be the stuff they source on the west coast.
Mike

You're the man, Mike - thanks!  Yes, that is Black (or should be).  The best for tone, though Claro is pretty.

I should not ask, since the post by Jr indicates things are final...but any chance a blank FB can be requested, since it is a deletion and not an addition?  With the 12th fret inlay being custom, those giant dots are an aesthetic distraction.  I'm 100% in if blank, and will still consider if not.  This is a stellar deal.  Thanks for your shepharding!

[Pilgrim]

Based on JM Larrivee's pricing post, I'm assuming these will feature standard 00/000-03 series features and appointments except as specifically noted in the features and options he listed.  That would mean:

-03 Series...
tuners
standard dot fretboard markers (except for 12th fret)
herringbone rosette
maple body and neck binding, and neck heel
multi-strip top purfling
standard curved top Larrivee headstock shape
symmetrical parabolic bracing

Not sure about the bridges.  The standard OO-03 has a simple rectangular bridge.  The only current standard 000-03, the 000-03MT has a belly bridge.

Please clarify as needed.

[mike in lytle]

Based on JM Larrivee's pricing post, I'm assuming these will feature standard 00/000-03 series features and appointments except as specifically noted in the features and options he listed.  That would mean:

-03 Series...
tuners
standard dot fretboard markers (except for 12th fret)
herringbone rosette
maple body and neck binding, and neck heel
multi-strip top purfling
standard curved top Larrivee headstock shape
symmetrical parabolic bracing
Not sure about the bridges.  The standard OO-03 has a simple rectangular bridge.  The only current standard 000-03, the 000-03MT has a belly bridge.
Please clarify as needed.

The standard bridge for the 00-03 is "rectangular". That is the spec.
The standard bridge for the 000-03 is "belly". That is the spec.
The specs for the F-VII are same as "-03", except and as specifically as noted.
Please ask away if I can clarify, that is how we get things done.
Mike

[LawDogStrgsAttach]

Ah!  Forgot about the herringbone rosette...

Between that and the big dots, I'll probably pass with thanks for the superb offer from Jr.  Just too much design tension. 

Thanks, Mike!