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Title: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 14, 2009, 06:14:44 PM
Today, my OO-09 has a new sibling.

I brought home the OM40 from the local store.

My wife Beth's Valentine gift-ar for me.

Pics later.  Sweet !!!  :nana_guitar :nanadance
ricky






UPDATE: Posted some pictures!  Sorry for the delay.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: ncognito on February 14, 2009, 06:20:46 PM
Ricky--

Gift-ar u kidding me?  At the rate you acquire guitars, you're going to have to put an addition on your house or else move to a bigger one in a month or two.   :humour:

Congratulations on your new OM40.

     DAVE
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: ncognito on February 14, 2009, 06:21:54 PM
I forgot to ask-- does Beth have any sisters?   :roll

        DAVE
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 15, 2009, 01:57:29 AM
Quote from: ncognito on February 14, 2009, 06:21:54 PM
I forgot to ask-- does Beth have any sisters?   :roll

        DAVE

Dave !!!    You crack me up.   Thanks man.

I spoke at a Valentine's party; got invited by some church in the city. Posh setting. Formal. Suit and tie. Great dinner.

Beth requested me to play my new OM40; she was really irritated that I "appeared to be more concerned about buying this guitar today - last day of the sale"

than preparing for the speaking engagement.

I went home playing the new-to-me song I learned this past week; she's really concerned now;

I just played the git and sang my heart out.


Long story short, she asked me to play my new OM40 and led the crowd of 80-100 persons in singing.


Sweet !!!    The OM40 got its debut appearance in a public setting; it's my intention to make this my "go to" guitar.

The OO will now be played at home mostly; and when travelling.


OM40 shall be my workhorse.

Yes!!!

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: jshowyin on February 15, 2009, 02:12:39 AM
Looking forward to seeing the pics Ricky. Sounds like she had a nice debut.  :thumb

You'll need to take a moment to update your signature now.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: limnephilidae on February 15, 2009, 02:19:45 AM
Quote from: ncognito on February 14, 2009, 06:21:54 PM
I forgot to ask-- does Beth have any sisters?   :roll

        DAVE

Failing that, does she offer any kind of GAS-acceptance training to girlfriends or wives?

Congrats on the new git Ricky! I love Larrivee's traditional series.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: lyric_girl on February 15, 2009, 06:19:41 AM
Ricky,

I hope you realize that your 00 and certain guitars you own by another manufacturer are now in a funk. :bgrin:

Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Randy_R on February 15, 2009, 08:41:30 AM
sounds like fun.... yes, we need pics....
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Zohn on February 15, 2009, 11:58:23 PM
Quote from: rpm60912 on February 14, 2009, 06:14:44 PM
Today, my OO-09 has a new sibling.

I brought home the OM40 from the local store.

My wife Beth's Valentine gift-ar for me.

Pics later.  Sweet !!!  :nana_guitar :nanadance

ricky

:+1: Oh you fox you!!!! - Congrats Mate!!! (I'm waiting on those snaps too)
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: ryler on February 16, 2009, 09:47:10 AM
Ricky,

Fantastic.  That's all there is to say.  I'm happy for you.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: BenF on February 16, 2009, 10:06:10 AM
SORRY, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.......

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: ncognito on February 16, 2009, 10:29:29 AM
Quote from: BenF on February 16, 2009, 10:06:10 AM
SORRY, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.......
for sure 



Uh-oh!!!!!!!!!  Rick, you better get some picks up ASAP or for sure there'll be anarchy, chaos and looting in the cyber-streets any minute now. :doh

         DAVE
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:34:00 PM
Quote from: BenF on February 16, 2009, 10:06:10 AM
SORRY, BUT ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.......

Ben,   I took pics late last night in bed while Beth was watching YouTube. I begged her if I could upload the pics, but since she was so sweet in giving me this present

I thought I'd best be considerate... fell asleep as I took nightime Tylenol - as sleep aid - and slept in...

as you know, my body is sometimes on Euro Time Zone when most of North America is asleep.

My second attempt to post this... with trembling fingers... Norman emailed me already that the Forum Natives are getting restless.

Enjoy...

ricky

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:35:18 PM
I tried my best to play with the lighting... with only my reading lamp & my beat up instamatic digital cam - flash off.

We'll have to make do with these... hope you enjoy them just the same.

ricky

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:38:27 PM
more pics...

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:41:04 PM
backside & front view...

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:55:39 PM
daytime back side shots...

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:56:58 PM
enough pics?

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Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 01:58:23 PM
I better stop before the moderators move this thread to the Pictures section.  :humour:

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: BenF on February 16, 2009, 02:08:46 PM
SSSSSHHHHWWWWWEEEEEEEEEETTTTT GUITAR Ricky

Seriously, that is really nice.  The top looks lovely for what is supposedly an 03 level of wood quality. 

What do you make of the satin finish, is this your first satin guitar? 

I've been looking forward to the pics because its a model i haven't seen before, and one that really appeals. 

:nice guitar: :nice guitar: :nice guitar: :nice guitar: :nice guitar: :nice guitar: :nice guitar:

enjoy, and thanks for the pics

Ben
Title: Re: Pics-Valentine - OM40
Post by: ncognito on February 16, 2009, 02:25:01 PM
Thanks Ricky.  You certainly know how to exceed expectations, and so does Larrivee.  Does the OM-40 differ only in appearance from other Larrivee rosewood OMs, or are there subtle dimentional differences which make the tone unique?

          DAVE
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 02:30:52 PM
Quote from: BenF on February 16, 2009, 02:08:46 PM
Seriously, that is really nice.  The top looks lovely for what is supposedly an 03 level of wood quality. 

What do you make of the satin finish, is this your first satin guitar?
Ben

Ben,  BTW... thanks for your email and I saw the new pics of serial number 108567 and the matching #78.   Yeah !!!  :+1:

As for the top of the OM40,  honestly,  I like it better than the top of my OO-09.  The grain in the OM40 is a whole lot tighter.   The lines in my OO-09 is fatter.

Satin finish?   I used to hate them; I thought it was a "cheap shot" of manufacturers to scrimp on cost.  But, I'm beginning to appreciate the spartan no-nonsense look.

Will I prefer "glossy" over "satin" if the price were the same?  ---- That's the million-dollar question.


My first satin?  Yes and no.    Yes, because this is 100% satin including the top.  My Taylor Fall Ltd 410-e Walnut was satin back & sides and top was glossy spruce.


Like I mentioned... I may have found my "working" bang-it-around guitar.... not that I would bang it around.

I'm hoping this will be the guitar I would use all the time - - - especially in my line of work.


Incidentally,  I also appreciate my OO-09 more too ---

I did a short listening test and a/b the two Larris ---

the OO is surprisingly just as loud, good projection, more complex and brighter sounding than the OM40.

ricky
Title: Re: Pics-Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 02:43:52 PM
Quote from: ncognito on February 16, 2009, 02:25:01 PM
Thanks Ricky.  You certainly know how to exceed expectations, and so does Larrivee.  Does the OM-40 differ only in appearance from other Larrivee rosewood OMs, or are there subtle dimentional differences which make the tone unique?

          DAVE

I'm now tempted to take actual measurements and I think I will.   This is subjective, I thought the depth is just like my OO.

My receipt says "L&M OM40 Bluegrass Guitar"

L&M stands for Long & McQuade which is a music retail/rental chain in Canada. So, it may be an exclusive L&M limited run.... ala Twelfth Fret limited runs.


From the specs obvious to my eyes that makes it different from the stock OM-03R:

- enlarged soundhole --- to me that was it.  The guitar was sold right there.

- H-bone purfling & rosette (not a big fan of H-bone purfling but grew on me when we were specking out the FGIII - thanks Mr. Tuffy!)

- "Waverly style" (not Waverly brand) open tuners
(again, I'm not a big fan of this concept because it means a little more maintenance every 6mos-1yr lubricating & bars me from upgrading to 510 Gotohs?)


Other than that... it's all the diff I see.    The sound is still "tight" not as complex and not as bright as my OO.


Both Larris still have the original strings ("awful" to some ears) - I'm already happy.

The clerk threw in Light Elixirs... I was going to have a strap button installed ala Taylor style on the treble side of the butt of the neck attaching to the body. But, maybe on my next visit, Lord willing.

Pardon my terrible nomenclature (or lack of it) for guitar parts.

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 04:28:13 PM
BTW... while the OM40 has been dubbed as the satin version of the OM60, it does not have the pyramid thingys on the bridge.

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Mr_LV19E on February 16, 2009, 04:53:06 PM
Quote from: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 04:28:13 PM
BTW... while the OM40 has been dubbed as the satin version of the OM60, it does not have the pyramid thingys on the bridge.

ricky

The OM-60 does not come with the pyramid bridge.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Mr_LV19E on February 16, 2009, 04:57:37 PM
Ricky, that guitar is beautiful. I love the tuners and the traditional headstock, very sharp. The Rosewood looks like AAA grade, this is one special guitar.

If you think it sounds tight you could ship it to me and I'll play the snot out of it and return it when it sings like a bird.

If you don't like it, I'll take it off your hands.  Like I need another guitar.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 05:00:15 PM
Quote from: Mr_LV19E on February 16, 2009, 04:53:06 PM
The OM-60 does not come with the pyramid bridge.

Ooopsies... Thanks for the correction.

So, this OM40 may be a true satin version of the OM60 then.

This guitar will be snot-less for sure as I intend to keep it and get me a first-hand experience of a guitar "opening up."  :thumb

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Mr_LV19E on February 16, 2009, 05:06:34 PM
Quote from: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 05:00:15 PM
I intend to keep it and get me a first-hand experience of a guitar "opening up."  :thumb

ricky

Darn.   :crying:
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: lyric_girl on February 16, 2009, 05:13:14 PM
Ricky, She's loverly. The grain on the back is AMAZING!

That being said, you might want to change out some strings. Any idea how long the OM or the OO were in the store before you bought them? Holly's strings were in bad shape, but she had been in the shop for many months. My SO, just out of the box a week ago, I could leave the strings, but doubt I will as I don't really like Cleartones. Just my six cents.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 05:45:47 PM
Quote from: Mr_LV19E on February 16, 2009, 05:06:34 PM
Darn.   :crying:

Should I sell it, Ben F already has first dibs. He emailed me first.

Then, you.

We should all just live in the same city and swap guitars.  But then, that would be bad for the guitar business.  :rolleye:

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 05:50:45 PM
Quote from: lyric_girl on February 16, 2009, 05:13:14 PM
Ricky, She's loverly. The grain on the back is AMAZING!

That being said, you might want to change out some strings. Any idea how long the OM or the OO were in the store before you bought them? Holly's strings were in bad shape, but she had been in the shop for many months. My SO, just out of the box a week ago, I could leave the strings, but doubt I will as I don't really like Cleartones. Just my six cents.

Thanks Lynda.  The OM was in the store as early as September 2008. I went around last December, saw it, didn't care for the open tuners and the regular price was still on it.  When they knocked off $175 --- I didn't want to take a chance for others to snag it.

The OO is a new old stock for sure.


I want to play the living daylights out of the strings until they literally bust... then I change strings.

Besides, as soon as there's funds for the K&K pwm, that's the time to change.

I was about to pull the trigger on the K&K for the OO, but the OM40 showed up - I prefer a new guitar over a new pickup anytime, wouldn't you?  :nana_guitar

Have I said that already earlier somewhere?

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Broadus on February 16, 2009, 06:10:35 PM
Ricky, that's some beauty. Many congratulations!

And, BTW, consider yourself hopeless! With the FGIII, is the pattern going to be a new Larri every two or three months?  :whistling:

Bill
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: noyage on February 16, 2009, 07:35:17 PM
Wow - those bathroom shots are just too sexy.  Love the square headstock on the 40/50/60's and the open tuners.  :nice guitar:
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 16, 2009, 08:43:37 PM
Quote from: Broadus on February 16, 2009, 06:10:35 PMAnd, BTW, consider yourself hopeless! With the FGIII, is the pattern going to be a new Larri every two or three months?  :whistling:

Thanks Bill.

Wouldn't that be sweet? A new Larri every quarter? I would have thought I'd died and gone to heaven.

But I know the One you and I and others here know, is way beyond compare!

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 25, 2009, 10:38:44 PM
My commitment to keep the OM40 got one step farther today.

I got a K&K pwm pick-up installed and it was "love at first pick up".

NOTE: During my recent trip to Vancouver, last Sunday, I test drove a OM-03 with the tag saying it's "mahogany" but I"m tempted to call Larrivee with the s/n

and verify because I can't tell the difference between sapele and SA Mahogany.


It does not matter if this OM-03 was made of cardboard, every time I played this git, all I heard was "Take me home, Honey!!!"  :+1:

CONCLUSION:  Ahem...  I am now a big fan of satin or matte finish guitars... specifically the Larrivee 03 series variety.  :+1: :+1: :nice guitar:

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: lyric_girl on February 26, 2009, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: rpm60912 on February 25, 2009, 10:38:44 PM

CONCLUSION:  Ahem...  I am now a big fan of satin or matte finish guitars... specifically the Larrivee 03 series variety.  :+1: :+1: :nice guitar:

ricky

Conclusion: You're suffering from a very bad, never ending case of GAS!  :roll :roll :roll
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: GeeNorm on February 26, 2009, 06:55:18 PM
Ricky, Ricky, Ricky.

Whatever shall we do with you, brother? You went and got exposed without having your vaccinations in order!
But your comments on the OM-03 Mahogany make me more eager to hear my LS-03, IS/Mahogany.

Do not ask yourself, "how many tonewoods are in the forrest?" Ask instead, "how many disposable dollars are in the bank?"

Besides, you know those guitars are fickle. If I had been there they might have called my name instead.  :winkin:  Which is why I am skirting guitar stores these days.

At least you have the sense to look at the 03 series, a lesson I'm just learning. And I'm glad to hear the OM-40 is a traveling companion. It'll be in Vancouver?   BTW: My LSV-11 is getting a road trip to Danny's tommorrow and an open mic outing next Tuesday.

Norman
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Dotneck on February 26, 2009, 09:11:10 PM
Since there is so much OM-40 love going on...I thought I'd point out that there is an OM-50 in our local craigslist for $1250. The guy said its also on flea-bay but would like to sell off ebay...(no affiliation here just passing it along...).

Also, another difference between the OM-40/50/60 is they have the narrower nut if I remember correctly...the OM-03/05/10 have the 1.75".
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Danny on February 26, 2009, 09:37:38 PM
Quote from: rpm60912 on February 25, 2009, 10:38:44 PM
My commitment to keep the OM40 got one step farther today.

I got a K&K pwm pick-up installed and it was "love at first pick up".

NOTE: During my recent trip to Vancouver, last Sunday, I test drove a OM-03 with the tag saying it's "mahogany" but I"m tempted to call Larrivee with the s/n

and verify because I can't tell the difference between sapele and SA Mahogany.


It does not matter if this OM-03 was made of cardboard, every time I played this git, all I heard was "Take me home, Honey!!!"  :+1:

CONCLUSION:  Ahem...  I am now a big fan of satin or matte finish guitars... specifically the Larrivee 03 series variety.  :+1: :+1: :nice guitar:

ricky
:nice guitar:  I like this one ricky. True Mahogany sounds better to me. I have played several sapele gits and they are not the same to me. But I own several Mahogany guitars. A 1966, a 1970 and a 1974. Maybe sapele will sound as good when it ages, but even the new Mahogany gits sound better than sapele to me. When you play a hog git for awhile you will be able to pick up the differences in RW and hog right away. Actually I was a little surprised to see you stay with RW in all three of your Larrivee choices. Since you have a 00-09RW and a F-III RW on order I would have thought you ight want another tonewood.
                I'll have maple, and MH/IS in Larrivee soon and I have a nice Martin Om-21 in RW/Sitka. As well as Gibsons and others. But the 2 Larris and the RW Martin cover the big three tonewoods (traditional) and I like the variety. RW is nice but the overtones can make for a loss of crispness and clarity when you are running through lots of chord changes. A song like "A mighty fortress is our God" played on a git has a chord change on almost every word. RW can be a bit mushy there, and a nice Mahogany strummer would be much clearer.
                 You can however adjust a RW to be "crisper and brighter by trying different strings. EJ-16's and 17's clear things up on many models and tonewoods, especially RW.
                                                Hopefully we can compare our F-III's in Vancouver.       Danny
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 28, 2009, 11:41:28 PM
Quote from: dependan on February 26, 2009, 09:37:38 PM
   :nice guitar:  I like this one ricky. True Mahogany sounds better to me. I have played several sapele gits and they are not the same to me. But I own several Mahogany guitars. A 1966, a 1970 and a 1974. Maybe sapele will sound as good when it ages, but even the new Mahogany gits sound better than sapele to me. When you play a hog git for awhile you will be able to pick up the differences in RW and hog right away. Actually I was a little surprised to see you stay with RW in all three of your Larrivee choices. Since you have a 00-09RW and a F-III RW on order I would have thought you ight want another tonewood.
                I'll have maple, and MH/IS in Larrivee soon and I have a nice Martin Om-21 in RW/Sitka. As well as Gibsons and others. But the 2 Larris and the RW Martin cover the big three tonewoods (traditional) and I like the variety. RW is nice but the overtones can make for a loss of crispness and clarity when you are running through lots of chord changes. A song like "A mighty fortress is our God" played on a git has a chord change on almost every word. RW can be a bit mushy there, and a nice Mahogany strummer would be much clearer.
                 You can however adjust a RW to be "crisper and brighter by trying different strings. EJ-16's and 17's clear things up on many models and tonewoods, especially RW.
                                                Hopefully we can compare our F-III's in Vancouver.       Danny

Danny, I hope to have a OM hog in my future. If I do, then I must sell my OM-40.
   
I meant to ask you if Collings (since it's made in your city), are prices there better?

I'm enjoying my guitar hobby. Thanks for encouraging me to give my OO more time and I'm glad I did. Everytime I play it, I can't believe the sound that's coming out of that little guitar.

Really looking forward to our FG IIIs.

ricky

Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on February 28, 2009, 11:50:21 PM
Quote from: GeeNorm on February 26, 2009, 06:55:18 PM
Whatever shall we do with you, brother? You went and got exposed without having your vaccinations in order!
But your comments on the OM-03 Mahogany make me more eager to hear my LS-03, IS/Mahogany.

Norman, if you or anyone has ever discovered a vaccine for GAS, then Forums like this would not exist and we would have never met.  :humour:

And that OM hog or sapele in Vancouver, that is a "factory second."   I don't care, it could be a factory "third or fourth" - it sounded good to my ears.

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Danny on March 01, 2009, 08:59:38 AM
  ricky, Collings may cost more here. You just have to keep your eyes open and be ready, if you are serious about finding a deal on one.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on March 02, 2009, 12:08:59 AM
Quote from: dependan on March 01, 2009, 08:59:38 AM
  ricky, Collings may cost more here. You just have to keep your eyes open and be ready, if you are serious about finding a deal on one.
There's a really nice 4" depth Collings OM2H that is new old stock in the only Collings dealer in town.  It's a beautiful guitar.  But, for now, I am satisfied and quite pleased with my OM40 which gets a lot of playing time.  It is hardly in its case because I always want to grab and play it every chance I get.

I like doing the muted strumming, it makes the git sound like a xylophone.

In Ben's "Lowly 03 Series" thread, I commented that I played all my gits tonight except for my Stella which needs a new nut.

I started with my Ami, the OO-09 which handles my moderate strumming quite capably (I'm indebted to my Forum Family for recommending the OO versus the P-arlor given my needs), the Taylor Koa with bass so deep and balanced mids and highs (but now I find the physical depth dimension too deep)...

and now prefer my go-to all-time-favorite-to-date my well balanced satin-finish eye candy (2 years ago, I would have thought this is an oxymoron) and sweet sweet sound of my OM40 (still a big rosewood fan).

Earlier this afternoon, I played Beth's gift to me, this OM40, while she was cooking and she was even singing along.  :nana_guitar

Every time I hold and play my OM40, I feel pure pleasure... and a wife that watches the little boy in me come alive with this git or any of the others I'm blessed to own.

Life could not get any better than this !!!    :nanadance

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Tony Burns on March 02, 2009, 12:57:17 PM
Nice guitar- congratulations !    :nice guitar:
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: kazzelectro on March 02, 2009, 08:40:47 PM
I've always liked the OM-60...the OM-40 looks wonderfull as well.  Do you know whether the finish is lacquer or poly?
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on March 05, 2009, 01:10:22 AM
Quote from: kazzelectro on March 02, 2009, 08:40:47 PM
I've always liked the OM-60...the OM-40 looks wonderfull as well.  Do you know whether the finish is lacquer or poly?

kazzelectro !!!    :welcome:   You've come to a wonderful Forum.   Lots of nice, friendly, helpful people here.

Mine has a satin finish; I'm not sure whether its lacquer or poly --- I would assume it's a poly finish;  but other wise more experienced Larri owners here may chime in.

Meanwhile, I'll check the Larri booklet in the case to see if it says something about the finish.

:donut :coffee :donut :donut2 :donut :coffee


Donuts & Coffee ---- tradition around here.    Do share some of your guitar experiences.   

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Danny on March 05, 2009, 06:37:50 AM
   Polyester UV cured, 50% of the finish on a gloss model.
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on March 10, 2009, 02:38:59 AM
Updating my OM-40 experience:

I finally got to play my OM-40 recently equipped with a K&K pwm passive pick-up, with our church band.   Saturday afternoon was the practice to prepare for the actual playing time at the Sunday morning service.

I could have just stayed there forever, standing up, playing my OM-40 plugged in, the monitor right in front of me, guitar chords and words nearly memorized, so I could play with my eyes closed, singing my heart out, and playing my git as best as I know how.

Usually, I bounce and bob up and down when I play and sing.  But, I just stood there, keeping still except for the occasional swaying with the music, savoring every note strummed or plucked / finger-picked depending upon a fast upbeat tune or a slow melody.

I wish I had a richer sound / tone vocabulary --- I'd use all the superlatives I know to describe the sheer pleasure of playing my OM-40 plugged in - publicly.

:nana_guitar Sweet !!!

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Broadus on March 10, 2009, 07:56:38 AM
Ricky, if I didn't play a guitar, you'd make me want to start!  :thumb

Bill
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Danny on March 10, 2009, 11:44:33 AM
   Sounds very nice :guitar
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Broadus on March 10, 2009, 12:01:24 PM
Quote from: rpm60912 on March 10, 2009, 02:38:59 AM
Updating my OM-40 experience:

I finally got to play my OM-40 recently equipped with a K&K pwm passive pick-up, with our church band.   Saturday afternoon was the practice to prepare for the actual playing time at the Sunday morning service.

I could have just stayed there forever, standing up, playing my OM-40 plugged in, the monitor right in front of me, guitar chords and words nearly memorized, so I could play with my eyes closed, singing my heart out, and playing my git as best as I know how.

Usually, I bounce and bob up and down when I play and sing.  But, I just stood there, keeping still except for the occasional swaying with the music, savoring every note strummed or plucked / finger-picked depending upon a fast upbeat tune or a slow melody.

I wish I had a richer sound / tone vocabulary --- I'd use all the superlatives I know to describe the sheer pleasure of playing my OM-40 plugged in - publicly.

:nana_guitar Sweet !!!

ricky

Ricky,

Did you use an external preamp (such as the K&K beltclip preamp)? I'm considering putting a K&K PWM in both my guitars and wonder how helpful having a preamp will be.

Bill
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on March 11, 2009, 02:08:16 AM
Quote from: Broadus on March 10, 2009, 12:01:24 PM
Ricky,

Did you use an external preamp (such as the K&K beltclip preamp)? I'm considering putting a K&K PWM in both my guitars and wonder how helpful having a preamp will be.

Bill, I did not use a preamp. I just plugged in directly to the PA system. I was at the mercy of the soundman.

I don't remember who told me that it does not have to be a K&K preamp.  There are other smaller (better?) preamps that would work with the K&K pickup... I'll have to look at that specific reply somewhere in one of my threads.

Thanks for your kind words.

ricky
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: Johnny M on March 11, 2009, 02:41:29 AM
I'm glad that you are really digging this guitar.

One day I would love to play around with electronics, pedals and whatnot, but so far it mainly been total acoustic for me.  I have a L.R. Baggs M1 soundhole pickup and a Para DI, but haven't really had the chance to use it yet.  Another reason why I'm staying away from electronics is that once hooked, I know I could 'justify' spending a lot on pedals and what not.

I've only heard great things about K & K pickups and it sounds like you really like it.  Have you every compared to to a Baggs pickup?

Thanks for keeping us updated with this guitar and go give your wife a big hug for this wonderful gift.

John
Title: Re: Valentine - OM40
Post by: rpm60912 on March 11, 2009, 02:49:46 AM
Quote from: Johnny M on March 11, 2009, 02:41:29 AM
I've only heard great things about K & K pickups and it sounds like you really like it.  Have you every compared to to a Baggs pickup?

Thanks for keeping us updated with this guitar and go give your wife a big hug for this wonderful gift.

John, I was talking to a dealer I would rather not name here and he prefers the L.R. Baggs iBeam.   I'll also check out the more expensive Baggs iBeam iMix no cut.

To my ears, and to the many satisfied K&K pwm users, the K&K sounds good.

Now, I'm curious to try the Baggs - if it's good enough for Larrivee to have it factory installed in their guitars as their choice pickup - that says a lot for the Baggs.



As for hugging my wife, Beth --- it amazes me how she puts up with my childish immaturity when it comes to acoustic guitars.

It must be love.

ricky