Autumn NGD!! OM-03R maple leaf

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October 20, 2026, 06:55:41 PM
Hi All!
This OM-03R beauty arrived a few days ago, and I finally came up for air to post some pics.  It's from the L-01R forest guitar special issue.  I asked for an OM body and added maple binding.  Overall, I'm completely in love with it.  The top wood is so new it looks snow-white and the grain is super tight and gorgeous.  I have always loved the maple leaf inlays on the fretboard and bridge wings, so I wanted to grab this one.  I had no idea that Larrivee would also include the stunning maple leaf headstock inlays, so I am absolutely smitten.  Sounds like heaven as well. 
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
Larrivée OM-03R maple leaf inlay
October 20, 2026, 07:40:14 PM #1
Looks fantastic! Congrats!
October 20, 2026, 07:44:09 PM #2
That's beautiful, SP! I love the headstock and maple leaf inlays. Congrats!

That "moon" spruce is pretty dang good, isn't? I love my "moon" 000 :thumb
October 20, 2026, 07:47:22 PM #3
I'm not even sure that it is moon spruce, I just think it's so new. The grain is incredibly tight, it's almost hard to see. It should be the -01 series specs, so I'm thinking it's just standard Sitka. Whatever it is, the sound is gorgeous.
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
Larrivée OM-03R maple leaf inlay
October 20, 2026, 08:16:00 PM #4
Quote from: StringPicker6 on October 20, 2026, 07:47:22 PMI'm not even sure that it is moon spruce, I just think it's so new. The grain is incredibly tight, it's almost hard to see. It should be the -01 series specs, so I'm thinking it's just standard Sitka. Whatever it is, the sound is gorgeous.

Fooled me! That's some pale spruce. Glad you're digging it. It really is a looker  :nice guitar:
October 20, 2026, 11:02:12 PM #5
Congrats on the NGD SP6, enjoy it forever.
Herman
L-10, L-03 Custom shop Flamed Maple, OM-05, Forum VI, Forum VII.
And *others*
Today at 05:06:25 AM #6
 :nice guitar:
Larrivee 000-03 Forum VII
Larrivee LS-03WL Forum VI Limited
Larrivee OM-40M
Larrivee O-01W
Taylor AD12E
Martin 000-16 (gone for now)
Epiphone Olympic Solid Body Electric (1967)
Larrivee F-33 Mandolin (8/1/2008)
Larrivee A-33 (8/21/2009)
Kawalek Octave Mandolin
Eastman MOD 305 Octave Mandolin
Today at 06:48:59 AM #7
I happen to have an extra larrivee pick guard that came with my Forum VII, but I'm tempted not to put a pick guard on this OM.  It looks good both with and without one.  First world problems...
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
Larrivée OM-03R maple leaf inlay
Today at 07:19:05 AM #8
That guitar is both unique and a keeper and you should look forward to many years of enjoyment. My suggestion is to leave the pick guard off; you can always put it on later. Plus, why cover up the even grain on that top.
Today at 12:48:57 PM #9
Good point, I can always stick it on later, but it's more hassle peeling it off if I didn't like it. I feel like this OM size is tailor made for my body.
Larrivee P-03
Larrivee Forum VII
Larrivée OM-03R maple leaf inlay
Today at 03:39:56 PM #10
Quote from: StringPicker6 on Today at 12:48:57 PMI feel like this OM size is tailor made for my body.

I'm a Larrivee OM enthusiast. I think they're great! Enjoy it.

I also like it without the PG.
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