Forum III impressions and discussion

Started by Randy_R, March 25, 2009, 04:57:45 PM

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This is the place to talk about your new Forum III guitars, or for those who didn't get one, to ask questions now that people are starting to get them.

How about posting arrival dates here...


The old Forum III discussion 'the Wait' is here: http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=25099.0
Randy R., Georgia, USA
Opinions available. Inquire about qty discount.
Forum Guitar III LS03 #15 ser no 108519

Since nobody else has posted in this brand new thread, I will be the first! :roll

I absolutely love mine. Can't say enough about it. So thrilled that I got back on board with this. Was a ride being part of this project. I will shut up now.
'09 Larrivee LS-03R #66 "Bella"
'07 Larrivee PV-09E "Holly"

  I was waiting for someone else to post first.

         Mine was received on March 16th, 2009. I put the strings on it myself and played my first tune to my wife at the factory.
         My guitar has met and exceeded all my expectations, I am truly amazed at the fit, finish, set up and beautiful tones.
         I was replacing the tuner buttons this morning and when I plucked the low E to tune it, ALL the strings vibrated and I was amazed all over again. What a responsive top this vintage Italian Spruce is turning out to be.
           
danny

Lynda, I'm still waiting for mine. Spoke to Jim & the time is drawing near. Maybe I shouldn't tell you (don't know why not), but I voted for your F-III guitar as Git of the Month. It's absolutely beautiful & hope it sounds the same. When mine comes, I'll post my impressions. LOL
Jeff :guitar
'11 Martin OM18V Engelmann Custom
'11 Martin D-18 Adirondack Custom
'12 Martin MFG OM-35 Custom
'07 Larrivee OOO-60(Trinity Guitars)
'13 Larrivee OM-03 "Exotic"RW Custom(Oxnard C.S.)
'10 L.Canteri OO1JP Custom(IS/IT.WALNUT)


So it seems I have come to doubt, all that I once held as true

Quote from: BluesMan1 on March 25, 2009, 05:50:03 PM
Lynda, I'm still waiting for mine. Spoke to Jim & the time is drawing near. Maybe I shouldn't tell you (don't know why not), but I voted for your F-III guitar as Git of the Month. It's absolutely beautiful & hope it sounds the same. When mine comes, I'll post my impressions. LOL
Jeff :guitar

But Jeff, Bella isn't up for GOTM, that would be Holly, my PV-09E. Thanks anyways though.
'09 Larrivee LS-03R #66 "Bella"
'07 Larrivee PV-09E "Holly"

I officially request some hi-res pics of someone's rosewood FIII. I need my wood porn fix. :winkin:
Lots of acoustics and One Happy Dog


"The noble savage never existed; Eden occupied was a slaughterhouse; Paradise found is paradise lost." - E. O. Wilson

You guys are gonna make me feel jealous all over again.  I'm looking down the road to when somebody is sick of their all-hog F3 and wants to throw it my way.
If it sounds good, it is good.


Quote from: bearsville0 on March 25, 2009, 08:10:48 PM
You guys are gonna make me feel jealous all over again.  I'm looking down the road to when somebody is sick of their all-hog F3 and wants to throw it my way.

You do know there is one available?
'09 Larrivee LS-03R #66 "Bella"
'07 Larrivee PV-09E "Holly"

Quote from: lyric_girl on March 25, 2009, 08:15:14 PM
You do know there is one available?

I'm eating my heart out! Just don't have the cash right now. :crying:
If it sounds good, it is good.


There was a lot of discussion about the tuners during the anticipation period.  For those of you lucky enough to have gone to the tour and even the luckier ones who have received their FIII-  are you pleased with the tuners

Quote from: morrow22 on March 25, 2009, 08:40:49 PM
There was a lot of discussion about the tuners during the anticipation period.  For those of you lucky enough to have gone to the tour and even the luckier ones who have received their FIII-  are you pleased with the tuners

they are the usual Pings that some people do not like although I've neve had any problems with them on the 3 Larrivees I own that are outfitted with them.   I may change them out for some Gotohs at some point but it would be a cosmetic enhancement as the Pings seem to work just fine for me.

Can someone attempt to compare one of these in words to an OM-03 please?  :smile:
Taylor 310CE, Eastman E10D, Blueridge BR-160, Eastman T486

Quote from: dragon1952 on March 25, 2009, 09:19:27 PM
Can someone attempt to compare one of these in words to an OM-03 please?  :smile:
WAY BETTER. :winkin:
danny

Quote from: dependan on March 25, 2009, 09:37:35 PM
                   WAY BETTER. :winkin:
danny

Oh dear  :blush:

RW or hog....that is the question  :doh
Taylor 310CE, Eastman E10D, Blueridge BR-160, Eastman T486

Lynda, sorry about the mistake. I still stand by my vote. Awesome guitar. Maybe next month? I might submit my "93L-10 after I take an artsy shot like Lynn or Danny. Might have my F-III by then, so who knows what I'll throw @ you! LOL
Jeff   :guitar
'11 Martin OM18V Engelmann Custom
'11 Martin D-18 Adirondack Custom
'12 Martin MFG OM-35 Custom
'07 Larrivee OOO-60(Trinity Guitars)
'13 Larrivee OM-03 "Exotic"RW Custom(Oxnard C.S.)
'10 L.Canteri OO1JP Custom(IS/IT.WALNUT)


So it seems I have come to doubt, all that I once held as true

It has Arrived!!!!
...But I'm still at work.  Stay tuned.  I'll post picts and first impressions in a few hours...

Jordan

LS-03MTHB Forum III (#19), RS-2 Sunburst

Quote from: Jagadis on March 26, 2009, 01:14:07 PM
It has Arrived!!!!
...But I'm still at work.  Stay tuned.  I'll post picts and first impressions in a few hours...

Jordan


YES  YAHOOOOO YIPEEEEEE!!!!
FIII M/IS
L-80 Presentation 12-String

Oh Man it is starting heat up. 16 guitars shipped from Larrrivee Monday for arrival here next week. Nine more shipped today with one being a direct ship in Canada. I wounder if mine will be in this group. I got 100 bone saddle blanks in FexEx yesterday. They will not last long.
 If I see the UPS truck i will get a shot of the first boxes coming off the back.
Jim Holler
Jim Holler, Luthier
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Quote from: Jagadis on March 26, 2009, 01:14:07 PM
It has Arrived!!!!
...But I'm still at work.  Stay tuned.  I'll post picts and first impressions in a few hours...

Jordan

Jordan,

So, are you going home early?  :cheers
'09 Larrivee LS-03R #66 "Bella"
'07 Larrivee PV-09E "Holly"

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