Larrivee OM-40R

ditchboy · February 2022

Has anyone sampled one of these yet? I’m so tempted to move my gs mini on and go for one of these. Don’t get me wrong I love the gs mini. It’s probably my most played guitar but it is slightly cramped for my banana hands. Great little couch guitar. This is the potential replacement. I’ve owned a Larrivee dread in the past so I’m convinced the build will be good. More interested in the tones and the neck and how the fingerboard feels.

bertie · February 2022

so what are the differences in the neck profile and fingerboard width ?

Stratavarious · February 2022

Try one.. and if you like it, get it.

When I was out guitar hunting a tele… I played one as I am after a smaller bodied acoustic too and it was the absolute standout acoustic among some very expensive alternatives. It was lively but not too small sounding, great for flat and fingerpicking. I don't recollect the neck being small. Woukd be ideal studio acoustic IMO,

Kicking myself about not buying it since.

ditchboy · February 2022

I almost traded my D28 for one recently but I bottled it last minute. I am thinking of having a clear out though which could raise some funds. If you’re still looking for a tele I’ve a nice on FS on here. Great spec and an excellent price. Really don’t want to put it on eBay.

TheMadMick · February 2022

I have an OM3 and was surprised when I measured it. The nut was 45mm give or take a smidge./ I then measured my PRS SE and it was the same. However, the PRS feels a lot more cramped. Logically, suck it and see. Measurements aren't everything.

bertie · February 2022

TheMadMick said:

I have an OM3 and was surprised when I measured it. The nut was 45mm give or take a smidge./ I then measured my PRS SE and it was the same. However, the PRS feels a lot more cramped. Logically, suck it and see. Measurements aren't everything.

the string spacing could still be ever so slightly different - depends on distances the E's to the edge of the f/board I guess

ditchboy · February 2022

Larrivee or save for a Martin OM28?

Lewy · February 2022

ditchboy said:

Larrivee or save for a Martin OM28?

I wouldn't view a Larrivee as a compromise versus a Martin. Comparable quality and distinct voices mean it's more a case of what you like best.

artiebear · February 2022

ditchboy said:

Larrivee or save for a Martin OM28?

As has been previously said, there is absolutely no compromise needed. The build quality is well matched between the two makers, while Larrivee has it's own thing going tonally.

I have an OM10 that I got in 1999 and would never part with it. Build is easily on a par with any of my Martins etc. and it has a slightly different voice to any other OM size guitar I have, best described as modern but smooth, without the over bright elements that can lead to harshness. I am not sure how much Larrivee have messed about with the build and bracing since then but knowing the ethos of the company they will only chase excellence.
One distinctive feature of the OM10 and an L-09 I have, is a slightly flatter radius to the board along with the 45mm nut making it a very different playing experience ,in the case of the OM in particular, to my other OM's ( Martin, Collings, Bourgeois etc. ). They may have revised that feature to fit in with traditional expectations ( I really hope not TBH ).

Related to the Larrivee side of the equation, if you get a chance to check out a Northwood ( build by John McQuarrie, trained by and worked for Larrivee in Canada ), please do so. They are different again, with a touch of the Larrivee DNA in there.

guitarjack66 · February 2022

TheMadMick said:

I have an OM3 and was surprised when I measured it. The nut was 45mm give or take a smidge./ I then measured my PRS SE and it was the same. However, the PRS feels a lot more cramped. Logically, suck it and see. Measurements aren't everything.

I will certainly be using that last line with the ladies.

bertie · February 2022

artiebear said:

ditchboy said:

Larrivee or save for a Martin OM28?

As has been previously said, there is absolutely no compromise needed. The build quality is well matched between the two makers, while Larrivee has it's own thing going tonally.

this, in buckets.

For the few Larrys I have played ( less than 10 probably) I found them to be somewhere between Taylor and Martin TBH......... not sure on other peeps opinions/findings -

ditchboy · February 2022

As ever it seems that the best advice is to go and play some. Just a shame I live in the middle of nowhere.

artiebear · February 2022

ditchboy said:

As ever it seems that the best advice is to go and play some. Just a shame I live in the middle of nowhere.

I sympathise. I raise you the arsehole of nowhere

. In truth, the journey is part of the fun with regard to a guitar day.

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