SOLD Larrivee OM-03R -- Nicely cared for

[Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex)]

NEVER MIND IT'S SOLD --

Cross-posting from the Larrivee forum/see pictures there:

www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=23705.0

Financial circumstances (read G.A.S.) force me to part with my Larrivee OM-03R. It is a very responsive guitar that I often play in CGDGAD tuning, DADGAD tuning and standard tuning with equally positive results. I largely play fingerstyle and it is currently setup with medium height using light Elixirs. There is plenty of room to lower the action at the saddle – it is very well cared for guitar kept in a humidified, smoke free environment. I have sold but a few guitars online -- each has been exactly as I describe and none have had issues undisclosed. It has upgraded Gotoh tuners which replace the OEM Ping tuners.

This guitar has a small amount of fret wear (not even close to affecting playability) and it has one pin mark on the back of the guitar. It literally looks like a small pin leaned into the guitar – it is not noticeable unless you search for it. Otherwise, this is an excellent instrument for recording --- a very nice satin finished instrument with a very lively voice. Tonally, this guitar is very balanced with more than ample bass response with nice fat trebles. Visually, it is an excellent combination of spruce, rosewood and maple bindings. I do not know how Larrivee produces such handsome, great sounding instruments at such low prices – but he does.

I have performed with this guitar on numerous occasions but surprisingly have not recorded with it – if you want hear a sample of my playing go to www.cdbaby.com/cd/timsandy. The first two track samples are my recordings.

SPECIFICATIONS FROM LARRIVEE WEBSITE

Model OM-03R
Currently MSRP: $1707

All Solid wood Construction, Single Piece Mahogany Neck, Canadian Sitka Spruce Sound Board & Bracing, African Ebony Fretboard & Bridge, Canadian Maple Body Binding, Rosewood Back & Sides, Symmetrical Parabolic X-Bracing, Hand fit Dovetail Neck Joint, Rounded Larrivee Headstock, White Inlaid Larrivee Logo, Multi-Strip Inlaid Rosette, Ping Tuners w/ 18:1 Ratio, Ivoroid Fretboard Binding, Exclusive Beveled Tortis pickguard, Microdot Fretboard Markers, Limited Lifetime warranty.

Specifications:
Lower bout: 15.375”
Upper bout: 11.75”
Waist: 9.625”
Depth: 4.35”
Nut width: 1 ¾”
Fretboard Radius: 17” to 21” Compound
Set for light guiage strings
Frets: Nickel/Silver
Frets Width: 2.5mm (0.0985”)
Frets Height: 1.0mm (0.0394”)
Satin Finish Neck & Body
Tusq nut by Graphtec
Bone saddle by Bb Colosi

I'd like to get $725 plus shipping from someone who will give this guitar a good home and promise to play a Irish or Scottish tune on it once in a while. This guitar is a prime example of Larrivee's high quality in the 03 series. Reasonable offers from responsible buyers will be considered.

For photos -- email me at [e-mail] -- please don't PM or request them via this board. My day job is getting me pretty busy. Thank you. /tca/

[billhammond]

Good price on a great guitar.

Now, more important, what is the GAS lustee!!

[Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex)]

Tippin OM Cutaway Deep Body (salmon sinker-wood spruce top/asian rosewood b/s) originally made for "EM" -- it's reclaimation project that Bill Tippin is working on for me. Could be an absolute gem.

[billhammond]

Nov 11, 2008 10:26:22 GMT -5 Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex) said:

Tippin OM Cutaway Deep Body (salmon sinker-wood spruce top/asian rosewood b/s) originally made for "EM" -- it's reclaimation project that Bill Tippin is working on for me. Could be an absolute gem.

Sounds very yummy.

Do you sometimes wonder if El gathers guitarists for recording projects just so he can sell them guitars?

[Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex)]

Actually this guitar didn't come from El -- it's made a circuitous route back to me. El sold it years ago to another associate who ilives close by. He put some jumbo frets on the guitar and I am having this reversed to OEM quality by Bill.

But I did have El and Sandy over this weekend to record at a local studio -- lots of good sounds coming from Sandy these days -- me? more of the same. I recorded a sweet version of Fanny Power -- pretty much straight ahead arrangement but I really like the pacing and slight variations -- I'll send the trcak to you soon -- this week'sa crazy week for me at the office.

[billhammond]

Nov 11, 2008 11:03:49 GMT -5 Tim Alexander (fmrly. Camalex) said:

Actually this guitar didn't come from El -- it's made a circuitous route back to me. El sold it years ago to another associate who ilives close by. He put some jumbo frets on the guitar and I am having this reversed to OEM quality by Bill.

But I did have El and Sandy over this weekend to record at a local studio -- lots of good sounds coming from Sandy these days -- me? more of the same. I recorded a sweet version of Fanny Power -- pretty much straight ahead arrangement but I really like the pacing and slight variations -- I'll send the trcak to you soon -- this week'sa crazy week for me at the office.

Sounds terrific. You and Sandy totally rock on guitar.