OM-40R Road Trip Guitar

[bluesman67]

I would love to participate but not only am I presently a Canadian, in a couple of months I will hopefully be living in Mexico. Any chances for a Mexican leg of the journey?   

Sounds nice but no hockey in Mexico. 

[Danny]

Soooo, what is the status of the Roadtrip - is the 40 Series now "out on the road" 

What's up? Did they decide not to make it or what

[prof_stack]

The road trip guitar, as I recall, was not up to snuff (QC issues) when it arrived from Larrivee and was returned, with the originator of the concept deciding not to become a dealer.

[Danny]

The road trip guitar, as I recall, was not up to snuff (QC issues) when it arrived from Larrivee and was returned, with the originator of the concept deciding not to become a dealer.

OOPS, big time. Was something posted on the forum? If this is true it's like shooting yourself in the foot. 

[Frasier1]

The road trip guitar, as I recall, was not up to snuff (QC issues) when it arrived from Larrivee and was returned, with the originator of the concept deciding not to become a dealer.

That may very well have happened around the time that he also had to return an LS-03 Peruvian Walnut/Italian that had a QC issue(s) as well???   

[abalone at last]

 :nice guitar

OOPS, big time. Was something posted on the forum? If this is true it's like shooting yourself in the foot. 

:road trip??...peruvian walnut and moon spruce svp

[abalone at last]

40 series is in trouble.....first I heard aoubt it...go for 03 or 05..more guitar than 96 % can play ,,

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/37648718

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkiz_4EfKg0

[Walkerman]

The road trip guitar, as I recall, was not up to snuff (QC issues) when it arrived from Larrivee and was returned, with the originator of the concept deciding not to become a dealer.

I dunno...I went to the guys website....doesn't sell new guitars...only guitars on consignment.....and he currently has one guitar (a Tahoe....whatever the heck that is) in stock.

[abalone at last]

,,,maybe an 80 series would have been better...haven't seen alot of those...

[superdave]

Not sure what might have been wrong with it. Mine is as close to perfect as it gets. I see Spruce Tree Music has all the 40 series models in stock.
Thanks, Dave

[JDS Guitar]

That may very well have happened around the time that he also had to return an LS-03 Peruvian Walnut/Italian that had a QC issue(s) as well???  

Just to put some light on the situation, let me tell what happened on my end. I received a total of six Larrivees since I started my Larrivee dealership:

P-03
P-03R/Italian
P-03W
LV-02
LS-03W
OM-40R

The parlors were great. I kept the P-03R/Italian for myself.

The LV-03 had fret issues and required warranty repair work requiring me to send it back to Larrivee for repair prior to selling it. Once they received it, it took Larrivee some time to contact me regarding the repair. They did finally repair it and it was a great guitar. The owner is very happy with it.

The LS-03W/Italian, a custom order, came in with a seriously flawed finish. There were grey dust in spots incorporated in the finish (I assume it was buffing compound) and there was a spot of burn-through. After speaking with Fraiser1, we decided the best course of action was to for me to refund him (as opposed to seeking a warranty repair or seeking a discount to compensate for the flaws). I returned the guitar to Larrivee. Frankly, that guitar should not have left the factory.

The OM-40R road trip guitar arrived with some bad fret work...moderate to severe buzzing on the D and G strings. Adjusting the neck relief made no difference. I decided to return the guitar to Larrivee and refunded the road trip payments to the participants.

I dunno...I went to the guys website....doesn't sell new guitars...only guitars on consignment.....and he currently has one guitar (a Tahoe....whatever the heck that is) in stock.

I chose to discontinue my dealership and I am focusing my business endeavors elsewhere.  I decided, after a series of discussions with the sales rep, that I did not have the resources necessary to meet customers' needs as a Larrivee Dealer.  This was a difficult decision for me, but in the end the only one to make. I feel there are other well-established Larrivee dealers out there who are in a better position to serve you. I know what I expect from a dealer as a guitar consumer ( I have privately bought/sold/traded many) and I was simply unwilling to compromise as a dealer.

I think Larrivees are very cool guitars. I love their unique design and tone. I very much appreciate Larrivee's commitment to all-solid wood instruments at reasonable prices.

I want to thank those of you who did business with JDS GS, who signed up for the road trip and/or who put in a special order with JDS GS. It was a pleasure working with with you. I hope all of you continue to love and play your Larrivees as I will mine.  

[Mr_LV19E]

Things happen. Thanks for clearing things up and best of luck on your future endeavors.

P.S. don't be a stranger, your input is always welcome.

[broKen]

Hope there wasn't to great disappointment for those on the list. What got my attention was the LS-03 peruvian walnut. My SD has this wood and it is outstanding.

[bgfish]

Thank you Jim for posting your reply. I have inquired about guitars through your web site JDS Guitars in the past and you always gave  very prompt and honest information about acoustic guitars including the hand built guitars by Larry Nair. BTW I really love the Eastern Sierra. I used to live there.

[JDS Guitar]

Thank you for the well-wishes...much appreciated.   

[Danny]

Thank you for the well-wishes...much appreciated.   

You seem like a very helpful person, sorry to loose you as a Larrivee dealer. I enjoyed your posts on forum as well.

[Queequeg]

  You seem like a very helpful person, sorry to loose you as a Larrivee dealer. I enjoyed your posts on forum as well.

Jim is an honest broker. For lots of reasons, this didn't work out.
And when the time came, he issued refunds quickly, and in full.
He's a stand-up guy. 

[dkoloff]

Jim is an honest broker. For lots of reasons, this didn't work out.
And when the time came, he issued refunds quickly, and in full.
He's a stand-up guy. 

Agree fully...Jim kept us apprised throughout and the refund was immediate. Best of luck in his endeavors!