bayoubengal1954 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 So after selling a couple of guitars I have had a hankering for a 12 fretter with a slotted headstock, a look back to those Pre-War Martin 12 fretters (some later issues had an "S" added to the end of the model). I wanted a 000 body with mahogany b/s. I had heard that Larrivee made some nice 12 fretters as part of the Traditional Series at a not crazy price. I had once owned a Larrivee 12 fretter with Maple b/s and enjoyed it but eventually realized I am not a maple guy and sold it to a guy in North Carolina who loves it. Research indicated a Larrivee 000-50 would fill the bill for me. Mahogany b/s with a 1 13/16" nut, and a slightly larger soundhole to bring out a bit more low end. I found one! It's a 2005. Love the tone! A lot of low end, which is what I was hoping for. The wide nut and string spacing makes finger picking much easier, but strumming sounds great as well. Of course it doesn't have that Gibson thump (the J-50 handles that for me), but still enough bass for a non dread along with nice balance in tone across the board. Digging it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobouz Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Congrats BB - Looks like a beautiful instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCowboy Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Nice! Would love to own a 000 slothead 12 fret, but haven't yet found 'the one'. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesidae Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Beauty... True blues beast. Hope you have a porch to go with your new guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Congrats! That is one beauteous guitar. The only Larrivees I have ever played are those I ran across in local music stores. But I do get the 12 fret slothead itch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Sweet Have a soft spot for those slotted heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I had the same itch a while back and didn't want to spend a lot so I picked this up. I really like the looks of your Larivee. Has that old Martin look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Beautiful guitar, nice catch BB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I had the same itch a while back and didn't want to spend a lot so I picked this up. I am a notorious cheapskate. A leftover 1930s Oscar Schmidt "Westbrook" Stella acquired by Harmony when they bought the guitar making end of the business and re-badged with the Granada moniker. $50 out the door which is probably $45 more than it originally cost. Everybody needs a little taste of decalomania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I actually got to play one of these a few years ago in Sydney.How one of these found it's way to a big box Sydney shop was a not very common thing.For a while this chain was importing Larrivee's. It was a wonderful instrument. I think I was too influenced by playing that model and I bought a lower end Larrivee dread.Didn't compare to that model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 That's a real winning design. That thing's going to sound like a much bigger guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Great score. I'm glad you found her. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Oh, Wow! There are some guitars which just look "Right" in every respect; IMO that Larrivee is one of them. Absolutely perfect. I very very rarely get GAS nowadays but this guitar marks an exception to the rule. I'd have one of those in a heartbeat - if not sooner. Many congrats! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubengal1954 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Thanks for the nice comments. I'm looking forward to gigging with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 That's a proper 12 string & no mistake. I love that you're going to make it work for its keep. I'm sure it'll collect some comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Nice...Congratulations..I am a fan of Larrivee guitars I own one and enjoy it very much. Have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 What a beautiful Acoustic. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Good Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Congrat's! I'm a big 12 fret/Larrivee/slot head stock fan. Looks great. [thumbup] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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