Difference between L10 and OM10

[winmorgan]

Can someone tell me the difference(s) between the L10 and the OM10?  The two I'm comparing are both Venitian cutaways.  I know the L10 has a 1 3/4 nut, don't yet know about the OM10.

Thanks.

[JohnM2001]

The L body is bigger and deeper, more akin to a Gibson slope dread than an OM size.  Usually louder & deeper tone. 

[Calvin]

Completely different guitars.

I think the Mahogany L's sounds better than Rosewood L's.  However, my money always goes to a rosewood (or maple) over mahogany on an OM.  I am not trying to preach, just pointing out the fact that they are as different as day and night.

[winmorgan]

Thanks for the two comments.  The two guitars I'm comparing are both all koa (koa tops, not spruce).  Do I gather correctly that the L10 is bigger than the OM10?  Any other comments or thoughts about the differences (or about anything else) are most welcome.

[jiyang71]

Yes, L10 is bigger than OM10 physically and sonically.
Other things are pretty much the same.

IMO, if you like big & deep bass, go with L.

[Calvin]

L has 16" bout and a more voluptuous waist (more effective resonating top area).  Koa is a cousin of Mahogany.  You will probably find the L10 to have a sweeter sound than a OM10.  (OM10 will be slightly more zzzzzingy).

If it's Koa, I would probably go for the L10.  Koa OM's just haven't done it for me in the past.

[winmorgan]

Dear Jiyang and Calvin,

Thanks *so* much for the advice and the explication.  Your comments are much appreciated...I think I now have a much better idea of the sound qualities of both.  Guess all I have to do now is find an L10 that's all koa.    :WNK>

Cheers,

Win

[fitness1]

here ya go....that's a HUGE price though.

http://elderly.com/vintage/names/larrivee-l-10-custom--20U-10163.htm

I think they'll have that one for a while.    I'm thinking they are about 1500 high

[C-10-4-me]

here ya go....that's a HUGE price though.

http://elderly.com/vintage/names/larrivee-l-10-custom--20U-10163.htm

I think they'll have that one for a while.    I'm thinking they are about 1500 high

I've been watching this one for quite some time and they haven't budged on the price yet.

[winmorgan]

here ya go....that's a HUGE price though.

http://elderly.com/vintage/names/larrivee-l-10-custom--20U-10163.htm

I think they'll have that one for a while.    I'm thinking they are about 1500 high

Thanks for the link....Yipes!  That is steep!  Anyone have any opinion on how much over reasonable it is---what should such a guitar should actually sell for?

[bhika]

Thanks for the link....Yipes!  That is steep!  Anyone have any opinion on how much over reasonable it is---what should such a guitar should actually sell for?

I think Fitness 1 was pretty close eith his comment.

[Calvin]

Believe it or not, that one is not an LV-10KK, it's mis-marked.  It's an OMV-10KK

[bhika]

You're right! That is an OMV not a LV.

[fitness1]

You're right! That is an OMV not a LV.

that's too funny....I didn't even notice.    I just corrected another dealer last week on an OMV-10 maple (they had it listed as an L-10)

[Ratishna]

They sound different, play different, feel different.  Yet you can't go wrong with either.  I have one of each.

E. Shoaf

[winmorgan]

Wow!  What a wealth of comments...thanks to all.  The other one I was looking at was on eBay (listed as an OMV10 all koa) but it was yanked by the seller after two days.  It had attracted 1 bid for $1800.  When I asked the guy why he'd pulled it, he replied someone had offered him a "large sum" for it, so he ended the auction.  I asked what it sold for but got no reply. 

Is it really possible that Elderly has overestimated the price by that much ($1,500)??

Also, probably a dumb question but how can you tell the OMV10 from the LV10 by looking?  I know it must be the shape but I don't know the difference.

Finally, anyone know whether there were/are ANY LV10s made which are all koa?

Thanks again...

[poki]

http://www.larrivee.com/flash/products/products.html
check here to see the different larrivee models including the OMV-10 and LV-10.  you can also contact larrivee there to answer your questions.

[Randy_R]

Wow!  What a wealth of comments...thanks to all.  The other one I was looking at was on eBay (listed as an OMV10 all koa) but it was yanked by the seller after two days.  It had attracted 1 bid for $1800.  When I asked the guy why he'd pulled it, he replied someone had offered him a "large sum" for it, so he ended the auction.  I asked what it sold for but got no reply. 

Is it really possible that Elderly has overestimated the price by that much ($1,500)??

Also, probably a dumb question but how can you tell the OMV10 from the LV10 by looking?  I know it must be the shape but I don't know the difference.

Finally, anyone know whether there were/are ANY LV10s made which are all koa?

Thanks again...

L on the left, OM on the right.

Yes, there were a few LV10's made in all koa. How many I don't know, but I have seen them for sale used, from time to time.

[winmorgan]

L on the left, OM on the right.

Yes, there were a few LV10's made in all koa. How many I don't know, but I have seen them for sale used, from time to time.

The drawings and specs are a big help, as is the info that some LV10s were made in koa.  Thank you!

[Calvin]

OMV-60 you might want to look at if you are into rosewood.

L's look like a pear.  Just remver that.