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Unread post by czech » Tue Jan 31, 2006 3:25 pm

OMG that larrivee is gorgeous.

its a tough call, it looks like the martin is gonna be a dreadnaught and the larrivee looks more like an OM style martin.

Martin will be bassier, with less accessibility to the higher frets, it will sound like butter when strummed, and if you ask me, martins just feel so damn good on the lap.

if you are going to be playing with a band you might want to consider that larrivee to get that sound out there through the band.

I dont know what to tell you, they both look like great choices, both solid construction, but me personally, i'd go with that larrivee and wait to buy a martin when I can afford the D-35.
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Unread post by the eyes upon us » Wed Feb 01, 2006 10:08 am

ok, last question (hopefully), ive decided on getting a larrivee, BUT, i cant decide between the lv-03 and omv-03. the only difference is the upper bout shape. is there going to be any difference between these two guitars? like volume or tone, or is just strictly a change in the look of the guitar?
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Unread post by Kahn » Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:18 pm

the OMV is more suited towards fingerpicking. But it doesn't make much of a difference
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Unread post by hcole » Wed Feb 01, 2006 2:30 pm

the eyes upon us wrote:ok, last question (hopefully), ive decided on getting a larrivee, BUT, i cant decide between the lv-03 and omv-03. the only difference is the upper bout shape. is there going to be any difference between these two guitars? like volume or tone, or is just strictly a change in the look of the guitar?
It will effect the tone, the difference would probably not be huge though. The L may have a little more bass and volume but there are so many variables that it's tough to make generalizations. Personally, I think you'd be happy with either one.
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Unread post by the eyes upon us » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:06 pm

cool, lv03 it is. i like the body shape of that one better, just didnt want to rule out the omv in case it would sound better. thanks all
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Unread post by mangold » Wed Feb 01, 2006 3:53 pm

the eyes upon us wrote:cool, lv03 it is. i like the body shape of that one better, just didnt want to rule out the omv in case it would sound better. thanks all
excellent choice. just excellent. i believe you will be very satisfied and i didnt read the whole thing so someone might have already said it but the best prices are at http://www.guitaradoptions.com
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Unread post by hcole » Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:47 pm

the eyes upon us wrote:cool, lv03 it is. i like the body shape of that one better, just didnt want to rule out the omv in case it would sound better. thanks all
congrats, I think you'll be very happy with your decision. When you get it let us know how it is.
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Unread post by the eyes upon us » Sat Feb 04, 2006 9:37 pm

well, just an update. ended up buying a martin d16r. played one today at my local shop, and fell in love. my money sitution bettered itself yesterday, and i couldnt justify paying that much money online without playin one first. the one i played was damaged, so i ordered one off of musicians friend, should be here the end of next week. cant wait!
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Unread post by CBalvarez » Sun Feb 05, 2006 2:17 pm

awesome, Since you had that amount of money to spend it probably would have been hard to go wrong no matter what one you chose. :)
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Congratulations from Portugal

Unread post by sfmartins » Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:07 am

Just wanted to congratulate you for you purchase!

I am from Portugal and I've spent 5 months searching for the best guitar for me. Both Martin and Taylor guitars are excelent. However, I prefer the "acoustic sound" of a Martin (the characteristics czech mentioned).

I've considered the 16th series too, but I managed to increase my budget and ended up purchasing a D-35.

Anyway, I've been playing my Martin for some months now and I just love it. Everything is perfect. You'll never regret your purchase, I assure you.
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Unread post by the eyes upon us » Tue Feb 07, 2006 11:10 am

i had my eye on the d35 as well. but alas, credit cards and wives dont mix, lol. but i loved the sound of that d16r, so its good enough for me.
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Re: Congratulations from Portugal

Unread post by mangold » Tue Feb 07, 2006 2:42 pm

sfmartins wrote:Just wanted to congratulate you for you purchase!

I am from Portugal and I've spent 5 months searching for the best guitar for me. Both Martin and Taylor guitars are excelent. However, I prefer the "acoustic sound" of a Martin (the characteristics czech mentioned).

I've considered the 16th series too, but I managed to increase my budget and ended up purchasing a D-35.

Anyway, I've been playing my Martin for some months now and I just love it. Everything is perfect. You'll never regret your purchase, I assure you.
d-35 is pretty much the top of my list for dream gimme gimme guitars
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Unread post by the eyes upon us » Thu Feb 09, 2006 10:51 pm

im in love!!! my guitar just came in (well, actually it came in about 4 hours ago, i just now stopped playin it, lol). the guitar is simply amazing. the sound, the look, the feel, all exceptional. i highly recommend the d16r to anyone looking for that "martin tone" without the martin price. ill be out of town recording a few final drum tracks with the band i just quit this weekend, but ill try to post some pics when i get back next week. thanks for all yall's help in finding my "dream guitar".
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Unread post by Kahn » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:04 am

glad we could help :D
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