03R

[Denis]

Seems to me that most of the new members in the 18 months since I joined the forum have either bought or are considering a purchase of an 03R series Larrivee.  Whether it's a D, DV, L, LV, OM, OMV...I know I've got mine.  I was just curious.

[jeremy3220]

Is your poll asking whether the "voter's" first guitar was an 03R?

[Denis]

Is your poll asking whether the "voter's" first guitar was an 03R?

Not necessarily unless that's the case.  Maybe I should have just asked who has an 03R series guitar?

[jeremy3220]

well it wasn't my first, but I would recommend the Om-03R as a first Larrivee. It can do everything. The L-03 is also a good all around guitar, but I don't like it much for blues and sometimes I need more sustain (especially if capoed past the third fret).

[jwsamuel]

The OM-03R was my first Larrivee. I sold it and regretted letting it go.

My second Larrivee is an L-03. I now have a D-03R on the way. I think the combination of the mahogany L and the rosewood dreadnaught will be a good mix.

Jim

[Denis]

The OM-03R was my first Larrivee. I sold it and regretted letting it go.

My second Larrivee is an L-03. I now have a D-03R on the way. I think the combination of the mahogany L and the rosewood dreadnaught will be a good mix.

Jim

Hey wait a minute Jim, I thought you were getting another OM-03R?  Not that there's anything wrong with the D-03R.  I've played many examples and they were all nice...and I'm not even a big dread fan. 

[jwsamuel]

Hey wait a minute Jim, I thought you were getting another OM-03R?  Not that there's anything wrong with the D-03R.  I've played many examples and they were all nice...and I'm not even a big dread fan. 

No Denis, I made a switch and decided to get the D. I started thinking about it and thought that the OM might be too close to the L I have. I wanted something I could set up for flatpicking and keep the L set up for fingerpicking, so I decided to get the D-03R instead. Current plans are to get another OM-03R later on...unless I go for a rosewood L cutaway.

The thing I like best about the Larrivee 03 series is that for the cost of one Martin D28, I can get an L-03, a D-03R and still have a couple hundred bucks toward an OM-03R.

JIM

[jwsamuel]

Seems to me that most of the new members in the 18 months since I joined the forum have either bought or are considering a purchase of an 03R series Larrivee.  Whether it's a D, DV, L, LV, OM, OMV...I know I've got mine.  I was just curious.

One reason the 03 series is so popular is that unlike other guitar makers, Larrivee uses the same bracing and structure on all its guitars. Larrivee also uses natural wood on all its guitars. So if you buy the 03 series, you know that all you are giving up is the glossy finish and other appearance items.

Jim

[Denis]

One reason the 03 series is so popular is that unlike other guitar makers, Larrivee uses the same bracing and structure on all its guitars. Larrivee also uses natural wood on all its guitars. So if you buy the 03 series, you know that all you are giving up is the glossy finish and other appearance items.

Jim

That's true for the glossy finish but I like the maple binding.  I think it really adds some class and looks cool.  Using a natural material instead of plastic, that's a plus in my books.

I don't think any other maker out there offers anything in an all solid wood rosewood b/s guitar for that kind of price.  Not for a guitar handcrafted in North America.  I would have expected to pay more for my OM-03R but was pleasantly surprised when I got it for well under, and I mean WELL under $1000, for a new guitar. 

For all those newer 03R owners out there, wait after you've played it for a year.  Mine sounded so good when I first bought it but it's still getting better.  I'm sure there's still a couple of years before it fully opened and matured.

Jim, did you switch the saddle to bone and start using mediums on that D-03R? 

[Peter Cree]

Denis,

I don't have a 03R..........and this thread is making me feel really bad.  So terrible in fact that.....I just don't know what I'm capable of doing.................maybe my feelings aren't aboat the guitar, eh?  Maybe its aboat beer. Eh?   :rolleyes:

Someday when I'm somebody I'll get a 03RRRRRRRRRRRR.  Does Molsen make one?


Hoser Cree

"being close to Canada is like being close to God.eh?"   :wub:

Anyone here play hockey?

[jwsamuel]

Jim, did you switch the saddle to bone and start using mediums on that D-03R? 

It has not arrived yet. When it does, I will try mediums first. Later on, I may try switching to a bone saddle.

Jim

[brimc76]

Denis, I started with a D05 which I still really like. I did buy one of the 12th Fret Custom OM03R's but not just because it was an 03 but because I wanted to get an OM and for the custom features.

[Denis]

Denis,

I don't have a 03R..........and this thread is making me feel really bad.  So terrible in fact that.....I just don't know what I'm capable of doing.................maybe my feelings aren't aboat the guitar, eh?  Maybe its aboat beer. Eh?   :rolleyes:

Someday when I'm somebody I'll get a 03RRRRRRRRRRRR.  Does Molsen make one?


Hoser Cree

"being close to Canada is like being close to God.eh?"   :wub:

Anyone here play hockey?

Oh Peter, you loveable drunk...eh :GRN>

[Denis]

Denis, I started with a D05 which I still really like. I did buy one of the 12th Fret Custom OM03R's but not just because it was an 03 but because I wanted to get an OM and for the custom features.

AAhhh but an 03R nonetheless

Don't get me wrong about the 05 or even the lowly(in $ only) standard mahogany 03 Larrivees.  I love Larrivee mahogany.  I plan on getting an L-03 one day but for now, my OM-03R and the soon-to-be-mine satin rosewood parlor I've got on layaway here in town(not one word Cree!!) will suffice.

[Peter Cree]

I do need help............anyone want to intervene?

We could all play guitar while you talk me into rehab.   Since I barely drink that should be easy.

I need a Larrivee vacation.  12 string program?

[Denis]

I do need help............anyone want to intervene?

We could all play guitar while you talk me into rehab.   Since I barely drink that should be easy.

I need a Larrivee vacation.  12 string program?

:GRN> :GRN> :GRN>

[kwakatak]

When I get a long-overdue check in the mail (which is still not guaranteed) I will also be adding a OM-03R as my first Larrivée purchase. It's been over 2 years since I've been looking at Larrivées, over a year since I earned the afreomentioned paycheck and almost a year since I first played a OM-03R and stoked my GAS into high gear!

As Tom Petty says, the way-yaiting is the hardest part!

They're pretty scarce here in Pittsburgh so I've only really tried 03s and 03Rs, though I got to try a D-05 and D-09 once too. The OM-03R just spoke to me more than any of the others (including the L-03R and LV-03RE) but the basic L-03 is my backup choice.

BTW - what's the story with the 12th Fret OM-03R SH? Are they all gone yet?

[ronmac]

BTW - what's the story with the 12th Fret OM-03R SH? Are they all gone yet?

I believe that there are a few left.

This member also had one for sale on eB#y http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=6761.0

[Gemnoc]

Count me in the 03R first buyers. I tried an L-03R and that was it. I've never liked the dreads for their shape (call me superficial :WNK>) and had my mind set on a cutaway. I came out with an LV with electronics because that was the only cutaway-L rosewood they had.

The only regret I have is buying right away and not doing some research first. I would have saved a couple hundred $ if I had bought over the net. Considering I didn't really need the electronics.

[BillnhisD-03RE]

It has not arrived yet. When it does, I will try mediums first. Later on, I may try switching to a bone saddle.

Jim

JIM,

You gotta try the bone Larrivee saddle replacement!, massive difference with my D-03RE! The med strings are also an excellent call, I use elixir PBs but their are other non coated strings that sound great too. Try you favorite brand and go from there, experiment!

cheers and congrats on the new D-03R,
Bill D.