Fake Larrivee?

[BarcaFan]

Before I start, as a new member I'd like to offer you folks a dozen donuts   

Now I'm new to Larrivees (haven't actually seen one in person), but I'm looking to pick one up from a guy online this weekend. I just want to make sure its real since it will be the most expensive guitar I have purchased to date. I'll attach pics below, let me know what you think!




I'm also fairly inexperienced when it comes to acoustic guitars. Is there anything I should look at in terms of condition/authenticity? I was never really into acoustics before but that's because the one i had wasn't really great. I'm hoping this one will be the catalyst I need to take my playing to another level!

[dneal]

Nice guitar.  It's not a fake.

[nolifebutbmx]

Welcome. Looks like you're getting a nice instrument.
Is there a particular reason which made you question its authenticity?

[Strings4Him]

Looks legit to me.

[bargemule]

hmmm... not so fast. notice there is no photo of the ENTIRE guitar.
looks great (a bit fuzzy, perhaps...) Welcome to the world of great guitars!

[Danny]

   Buy it, send it to me and I will give it a detailed looking over for you. I'm just that kinda guy, I like to help folks out .

[Danny]

"I'm also fairly inexperienced when it comes to acoustic guitars. Is there anything I should look at in terms of condition/authenticity? I was never really into acoustics before but that's because the one i had wasn't really great. I'm hoping this one will be the catalyst I need to take my playing to another level!"


      PLAY IT. If you like it, buy it. We can't give you the subjective experience you need regarding acoustic guitars. This should be a safe way to start. If you are really that fearful of making a mistake buy a new one from a reputable dealer who has a return policy.


    How much are you paying for this LV-03e? (maybe a LV-03Re)

[JOYCEfromNS]

Guitar from te photos looks in good condition, but photos can be deceptive. The guitar is real looks like Larrivee Model LV-03E.

Suggest you take someone you trust to help you evaluate the structure/wear.

let us know either way on what you decide

[Danny]

Guitar from te photos looks in good condition, but photos can be deceptive. The guitar is real looks like Larrivee Model LV-03E.

Suggest you take someone you trust to help you evaluate the structure/wear.

let us know either way on what you decide

It's an online purchase.

[headsup]

hmmmm, an interesting question, I mean it looks legit to me, like others have mentioned.
The part that interests me is, if it WAS a fake, i would buy it anyway, because it's that good of a fake.

If the Larrivee guitar building family have come so far that others are producing that level of "fake", that; in, and of itself is a very interesting thing.

[JOYCEfromNS]

Now I'm new to Larrivees (haven't actually seen one in person), but I'm looking to pick one up from a guy online this weekend.

It's an online purchase.

Oh OK,  I went in the direction that it was on line but he was picking up in person on the weekend. ( because of weekend and short time turn around) made me think local on-line.

[unclrob]

I don't think anyone is making fake Larrivee's.

[BarcaFan]

Ye I found the posting online but I am looking to pick it up in person.  I'm hoping its the rosewood edition, it's hard to tell with the faded/blurry photos.

[Danny]

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Ye I found the posting online but I am looking to pick it up in person.  I'm hoping its the rosewood edition, it's hard to tell with the faded/blurry photos.

does look like rosewood grain. How much is it?

[prof_stack]

Rosewood, definitely.  Looks like a nice guitar.  Of course it is a Larrivee.

If you don't buy it, others here might jump on it.

Good luck and have fun playing it.

[tuffythepug]

Looks like a real Larrivee LV-03Re to me.  Spruce / Rosewood.  Plus it's got a herrignbone rosette which is non-standard on a 03 level so it's a bit of a custom version  I think.   This should be an excellent guitar if there are no hidden defects that don't show in the pictures.

[fitness1]

I don't think anyone is making fake Larrivee's.

I thought that's what you hired all them penguins for

[BarcaFan]

Shoot!!! Someone beat me to it!! I hope it was none of you :P

[unclrob]

I thought that's what you hired all them penguins for

I never HIRED them they just showed up and decided to stay...I think they thought the grey matter was just dirty snow.

[Danny]

Shoot!!! Someone beat me to it!! I hope it was none of you :P

Not me.