Larrivee L-03 vs Larrivee D-03

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Larrivee L-03 vs Larrivee D-03

Unread post by AirBronto » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:03 am

I have heard great things about both guitars.
What are all your thoughts about their contrasts in sound, usage, ext.
I am getting one of these and would like to know the differences.

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Unread post by iha » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:22 am

Yeah, i'm trying to decide between a L-03 or a OM-03

I'm going to the store to play some today or tomorrow. Should help. :lol:

From what I have read... the D is mainly for heavy strumming/flatpicking etc. I haven't read much about the L, but it appears to be in the middle of an OM and a D, which is why it is appealing to me. Not really sure though.

I'm sure Kahn could better answer your question.
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Unread post by iha » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:25 am

welcome to the boards, by the way. :)
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Unread post by AirBronto » Wed Dec 13, 2006 10:02 am

Thanks for the welcome iha. Let me know how playing them gose. I am interseted in the L-03 also because it seems to be the best for muiltiple styles of play. :)
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Unread post by Kahn » Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:57 am

IMO, the L is a little awkward shaped. I just dont like it physically, the rounded shoulders are reminiscent of a retard
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Unread post by RunsWithBuffalo » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:03 pm

The D03 is "boomier." I would say it sounds more like a martin with just a touch more treble. The L03 sounds a little thinner, more like a taylor. less bass and volume. I also dont like sitting down with the L, it doesnt sit as comfortable on your lap as the big D. Standing up is more comfortable though.
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Unread post by Nuladion » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:26 pm

I'm happy with my L-03R. It has rosewood back and sides which gives it a little more low end. I think the biggest thing about playing it is the nut width. It's a lot wider which makes it easier for fingerpicking, but a little tough if you use your thumb at all.
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Unread post by Lbacker » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:30 pm

I bought my D-03 last summer and am very happy with it. I guess the comparable difference is in sound, the Lo-3 has I assume more treble response? Just play both and go for the one that give you a stiffie.
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Unread post by iha » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:40 pm

What about D vs. OM?
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Unread post by RunsWithBuffalo » Wed Dec 13, 2006 9:46 pm

OM has a lot stronger mid section response which i guess is better for singer songwriter stuff but im not sure.
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Unread post by Kahn » Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:36 am

My OM is perfect for flatpicking bluegrass and folk stuff.
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Unread post by iha » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:36 am

i played L and D today, and really liked them both. I would probably go with the D over the L though. I don't think I got a good enough feel for the OM yet.
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Unread post by Grachi » Fri Dec 15, 2006 2:41 am

i like OM over D for solo guitaring and singing. The reduced bass on OM doesn't tune out your voice as much as a D body does too. Just my opinion though. The shapes are pretty similar to each other otherwise though, except for the waist of course.
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Unread post by AirBronto » Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:46 am

Thanks for all your inputs, i am going to play all of them as soon as i take this discrete mathematics exam i have in 5 hours. God help me i love college all nighters, classic. I am not religious i just love the phrase "God help me". :D
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Unread post by iha » Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:23 am

AirBronto wrote:Thanks for all your inputs, i am going to play all of them as soon as i take this discrete mathematics exam i have in 5 hours. God help me i love college all nighters, classic. I am not religious i just love the phrase "God help me". :D
if you interested, i know a guy on another forum that's selling a D-03 for $625 (including shipping) PM me if you want.
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