First Post- 3rd Larrivee 03

[Rickie-S]

Hi All- I'm Rick and just want to introduce myself and state that I am thankful for this generally very kind and helpful forum and all I have learned by reading threads(I don't like to call it lurking I just don't always have allot to say) and topics concerning the outstanding Larrivee products available to us. After reading posts and threads about the 03 series, I was hooked this passed summer by my rosewood omv and then the chance to have the om-mt just really pleased my playing style(fingerstyle with a thumb pick) and musical interests. Incoming is a 12 string twin to the om-mt with the exception of the pickgaurd which I will change to clear. I am excited to try an all mahogany 12 string and feel it will be a good combination. The chance to compare my 2 om style 6 string guitars was an interesting study in tone woods considering the guitars are basically identical with the exception of the cutaway. They like different string manufacturers and are completely different in voice and both have strong points depending on there application. Overall the mt is the most versatile for recording and live playing. I installed K+K pure mini's in both and they sound very natural through my sound system. I would not be writing about these guitars if I had not had the opportunity to study the Larrivee products on this forum. Thanks again to a nice on-line community!
                                                                                                                 Rick
  I don't know how to post donut pictures!! How about bagels and Guinness??

[ronmac]

Rick,

Thanks for posting that! It is always good to hear the positive results of this Forum.

Dont be shy. I am sure with 3 Larrivee guitars you can contribute to our discussions with a great deal of authority.

[Tycho]

Guinness is good!

[Daysailer]

Rickie-s,

WELCOME.    And  Thanls for finally posting   

Most  of us are getting phat phrom dough nutz...      Some are using beer to re hydrate thier gutiars. 

But,   I'll   thankfully take the Guinness, and drift off into blissful rest this Saturday nite         :mellow:

phill

[jwieties]

Glad to have you here Rick.
Post often.
-josh

[rounder]

Hey Rickie,

Welcome to the forum.  Love those Hog-Tops.  Enjoy!

[Rickie-S]

Thanks to all for the kind welcoming remarks! Sounds like 2 votes for Guinness! Guinness is really a great Stout, in moderation of course! I'm a lite weight so 1 or 2 is my limit. 
Over the last 6-8 months I've carefully studied the acoustic guitar sounds of  singer/songwriters playing in small venues. A few were playing all mahogany martin 00-15's and 000-15's One had an old 00-17? very cool- her grandfathers guitar handed down to her. These players also had more expensive guitars in their performance arsenals but there was something about the way those all mahogany guitars sounded and carried through the mix in various rooms that convinced me to play a few for myself. I loved the 00-15 and the 000-15's small and comfy with a warm sound but I wanted a 1-3/4" nut. Larrivee to the rescue! Also, for me the om body style just seems to work for all around playing styles. The om-03--mt 12 string arrives tomorrow so I'll write a review if anyone is interested.
                                                                                   Peace,
                                                                                      Rick

[ronmac]

We'll be waiting for that review.