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Old 09-20-2007, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sharkydude50 View Post
Was just curious about the Larrivee Parlor's price, so I did a quick net search- >$1xxx, depending on tone wood. Somehow it's not quite fair to even begin to compare it to a Baby bra.
The original Larrivee Parlors sold for much less than what they are selling for now.
About 2 years ago, Larrivee decided to "upgrade" the Parlor by going to a gloss finish, inlaid logo, bone bridge and nut..slight upgrade on the tuners...and more than doubling the price!!

Same designs. Same woods. Basically just added a shiny finish.

I bought my Parlor used right around that time....the old non-gloss model. Cost me just a tad bit more than the Baby Taylor...new.

If you can find a used "old model" Larrivee Parlor, that is definately the way to go.
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