My new baby, Larrivee D-03 Sapele!!

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gazman56
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My new baby, Larrivee D-03 Sapele!!

Unread post by gazman56 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:22 am

Hey yall, I got my larrivee d-03 sapele this past summer just haven't gotten around to showing you guys. But wow this thing is a true gem. This thing has outplayed and just plain beat the shorts off of every other guitar ive ever played including all the high end martins and taylors you can imagine. The sound is just unbelieveable. Bass is crisp and mellow, mids just stand out amazingly and the highs are perfect. They all blend together to make the perfect guitar. I will never ever ever get rid of this guitar. It's perfect for any style of playing, my style is very aggressive and rhythmic, alot of muted chords like dave and this is perfect for that. It sounds incredible anyway you play it. The playability is pretty much that of a taylor. Guys, try out Larrivee you won't regret it. Oh yeah heres some pics :P

Umm, I don't know how to post pictures. Man I feel like a noob.


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Unread post by sfmartins » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:09 am

Man, you registered to say that ?! :shock:

Anyway, welcome and congratulations on the purchase.
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Unread post by Nuladion » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:22 am

Congrats. I just got a L-03R and am very happy with it as well.
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Unread post by dmb66 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:48 am

Congrats on the purchase! I don't think you'll regret it one bit. I own a D-03E as well. Just wondering, how would you compare the Mahogony to the Sapele? (I guess I'm assuming you've played a Mahogony model).

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Unread post by gazman56 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:50 pm

I think that the Sapele has a bit more bass to it, which I really like. Still very fluid and clear though, not overpowering.
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Dunlop Tortex .61

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PreSonus Inspire 1394
Shure m57

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Unread post by gazman56 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:54 pm

Hey Nick , you go to penn state man? Cuz I'm a sophmore at University Park, I'd love to jam if your around here.
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Unread post by Kahn » Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:15 pm

I love my Larri. Good move
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Unread post by Lbacker » Wed Oct 25, 2006 7:33 pm

Kahn wrote:I love my Larri. Good move
me too....Gonna love it more when i get the LR Baggs
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Unread post by gazman56 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:57 pm

The iMiX? Or the I-Beam? I've got a K&K Pure Western Mini in mine, sounds pretty darn good for 90 bucks and no external pre amp.
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Unread post by magic2584 » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:51 pm

I recently got a limited edition larrivee. Only 50 made!

-Dreadnought
-Spruce top
-Rosewood Back & sides
-Larger soundhole for a bluesgrass feel
-Herringbone rosette
-Rosewood headstock overlay
-Vintage open tuners with butterbean buttons

I found out that Jean Larrivee hand sanded the necks on these!

If someone tells me how to post pics I will!!
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Unread post by Gold » Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:55 am

gazman: Congrats man, I have the exact same guitar, and I love it to death. I'll never need a new one. I got it before the summer in Canada and had to wait a month or two before I got it to Norway. I still remember the smell the first time I picked it up...beautiful, beautiful beautiful :D :D
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Unread post by Kahn » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:51 am

magic2584 wrote:I recently got a limited edition larrivee. Only 50 made!

-Dreadnought
-Spruce top
-Rosewood Back & sides
-Larger soundhole for a bluesgrass feel
-Herringbone rosette
-Rosewood headstock overlay
-Vintage open tuners with butterbean buttons

I found out that Jean Larrivee hand sanded the necks on these!

If someone tells me how to post pics I will!!
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Unread post by dmb66 » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:16 pm

gazman56 wrote:Hey Nick , you go to penn state man? Cuz I'm a sophmore at University Park, I'd love to jam if your around here.
Yes sir, I'm a sophomore at University Park too. Shoot me a pm.

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Unread post by mattinbeloit » Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:34 am

It's great to find a guitar like that, can't wait to get some pics.
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Unread post by Gold » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:02 am

ok, I just uploaded some pics of mine...here ya go:

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