Considering upgrading, would like some advice

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:41 pm

Gold wrote:
czech wrote:yup. what strings did you go with? just curious.

and you better post pics and audio clips when you get it.
Will do, man. I told him medium gauge Elixir strings (before you mentioned Nanoweb)...didn't specify more than that...

perfect, i am pretty sure the top three strings on medium elixers are the same as light/medium nanowebs if ou ever want to switch. but good choice on mediums too. so much fuller sounding.

i am stoked for you!!!!!!!!!!

dmb66 · Unread post by **dmb66** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 12:14 am

Gold wrote:That's great, thanks a lot. You have a D03-E, right? How happy are you with it? I'm glad to hear it didn't need any adjustment..

Yea man I do have the D-03E. I am absolutely in love with it. I was a little hesitant to go with Mahognony since I had heard the praises of Rosewood over and over, but after playing a rosewood version of this guitar, I found the mahogony to be more balanced and just slightly brighter, which translated better onstage with two other electric players behind me. I also think the mahogony added a little sparkle to the mid range that the rosewood version lacked, but of course, this is different on every individual guitar. As for action, I would compare it to the playability of Taylor's with a slightly thicker neck, which for me is more comfortable than one that is too thin. The craftmanship is superb, and right now I couldn't be happier. If you have specific questions, let me know I'll be happy to answer them.

-Nick

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:28 am

Congratulations Gold!

Make sure you post some nice pictures!

Gold · Unread post by **Gold** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:19 am

Thanks guys

I have some bad news though. Apparently they didn't have the D-03E in stock, but he offered me this one instead:

http://www.12fret.com/new/larrivee_D-03_Sapele_pg.html

They want $899 (Canadian) for it, which is not a bad price at all. It doesn't have electronics though, which bugs me a little.

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:22 am

Gold wrote:Thanks guys

I have some bad news though. Apparently they didn't have the D-03E in stock, but he offered me this one instead:

http://www.12fret.com/new/larrivee_D-03_Sapele_pg.html

They want $899 (Canadian) for it, which is not a bad price at all. It doesn't have electronics though, which bugs me a little.

i don't kw if the sapele wood is the only difference, but i weould always get teh best guiotar for my $, and then upgrade to electronics later.

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solid bookmatched Sitka spruce top
solid Sapele mahogany back & sides

i dont know if the original D03 has a sitka spruce top, but damn, i compared my regular spruce topp guitar to my sitka spruce, that sitka throws out a prefect blended bass. sounds awesome. I want another saitka guitar now.

ow much were you going to pay before?

p1trick_82 · Unread post by **p1trick_82** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 11:30 pm

Gold wrote:Thanks guys

I have some bad news though. Apparently they didn't have the D-03E in stock, but he offered me this one instead:

http://www.12fret.com/new/larrivee_D-03_Sapele_pg.html

They want $899 (Canadian) for it, which is not a bad price at all. It doesn't have electronics though, which bugs me a little.

12fret...that store is 2 blocks away from mi casa

i didn't know they shipped guitars as well...nice to know that

how much are they charging to ship the guitar?

Gold · Unread post by **Gold** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:44 am

Alex, I was originally paying $999. I'll get this one, and I'll have someone install electronics on it later if I decide that I need/want it.

Patrick, that's cool. I was at the 12th fret last easter actually...great store...had a coffee at a nearby cafe as well...can't remember what it was called though...

I'm not getting them to ship it, they're just packing it in a shipping carton, and my uncle will take it on the plane to Norway...

highasatree · Unread post by **highasatree** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:14 am

I played a D-03 a couple of weeks ago at Folkway Music in Guelph, Ontario.(had my Martin D-16 in to fix the crack) and it blew me away, the sound was incredable, and it was around a $1000.00. I think you made a wise choice on your selection.TREE.

sfmartins · Unread post by **sfmartins** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 2:17 pm

Gold wrote:Alex, I was originally paying $999. I'll get this one, and I'll have someone install electronics on it later if I decide that I need/want it.

Patrick, that's cool. I was at the 12th fret last easter actually...great store...had a coffee at a nearby cafe as well...can't remember what it was called though...

I'm not getting them to ship it, they're just packing it in a shipping carton , and my uncle will take it on the plane to Norway...

Gold, just wanted to tell that my guitar came from the US inside the case and also packed in carton. The case arrived in perfect condition. The guitar... just had to tune the E string a little bit

So I think you'll be just fine!

PS: My heart has been suffering with this purchase!

Gold · Unread post by **Gold** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 7:11 am

highasatree wrote:I played a D-03 a couple of weeks ago at Folkway Music in Guelph, Ontario.(had my Martin D-16 in to fix the crack) and it blew me away, the sound was incredable, and it was around a $1000.00. I think you made a wise choice on your selection.TREE.

I'm very glad to hear that. My brother bought it yesterday, and I won back the same amount that I paid for it at the poker tables, so it was a good day

Sfmartins: thanks a lot, I really appreciate all your help in this thread. I really hope my guitar will make it over here fine as well

Gold · Unread post by **Gold** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:44 pm

So I got my guitar today, and I couldn't be happier. What an incredible instrument...and it looks fantastic as well (I'll get pics up tomorrow). I was actually pleasantly surprised when I opened the case

It has a very high-quality feel to it, and the sound is amazing...I'm gonna play so much guitar this summer!

Nitro1515 · Unread post by **Nitro1515** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 2:46 pm

thats awesome gold, looks like a sweet guitar

sunglassesatnight · Unread post by **sunglassesatnight** » Sat Jun 03, 2006 9:17 pm

Congratulations man. I know you've been waiting a long time for it.

Gold · Unread post by **Gold** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:55 pm

Thanks guys, and thanks to everyone who helped me get to the decision to get a Larrivee...without you I'd be stuck with a laminate :wink:

czech · Unread post by **czech** » Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:12 pm

kahn, put this as your sig :lol:

glad you are enjoying it. next time i get out there i'll stop by and you better let me play it.

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