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12-26-2017, 02:55 PM
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Larrivee OM-40 mahogany
Hi Larrivee fans... anyone have experience with this model? I'm thinking of adding a versatile OM to my collection and this one has been on my radar given the price point. I would use this guitar mainly for strumming and fingerstyle, and would probably serve as my grab-and-go guitar. Anyone have thoughts on this model as well as its rosewood variation?
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12-26-2017, 03:53 PM
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I'm a total amateur player but had the pleasure of sampling the rosewood model at a local store last week. I would say that it checks all of the boxes on your list. Very nice neck, comfortable body and I loved the tone from the first strum. I play a lot of fingerstyle and the string spacing is very nice so it was wonderful in that department also.
I can't see how you could go wrong with this guitar. Good luck and happy strumming!!!
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12-26-2017, 04:00 PM
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Have you played one you like?
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12-26-2017, 04:04 PM
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12-26-2017, 04:29 PM
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I had a Larrivee D-40R, and based on that, buy the Larrivee OM-40 as a nice-priced alternative for super OM tone OR forever succumb to the online-opinioned comments of buy this, buy that.
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12-26-2017, 04:32 PM
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12-26-2017, 04:33 PM
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Does Karivee use a compound radius neck on all of their models?
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12-26-2017, 04:37 PM
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It seems like the mahogany "40" models are harder to come by than their rosewood counterparts? But I prefer what Larrivee does with mahogany much more than their EIR guitars. Just my 2 cents/personal preference?
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12-26-2017, 05:19 PM
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Ive had both, rosewood and mahogany. They are truly fantastic guitars. Quality second to none, greatest value in a USA-made instrument, IMO. The tone is unique to Larrivee....very clear, balanced, and articulate. The fretboards are pretty flat, which I found to be problematic for me. However, you may LOVE the feel of the neck...many do.
I would recommend giving them a try. Tonewood choice is very subjective. I currently have wan OM03 in Australian Lacewood that is great. Trying to come to grips with the fretboard issue. Work with a good dealer that accepts returns if you don’t want to keep it. The 40 series instruments are great! Rb
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12-26-2017, 05:59 PM
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The OM-40 was "revoiced" to be more Martin-like (as were all -40 models) and have the enhanced bass response found in Martins. I prefer the original Larrivee sound so I prefer the OM-03, 05, and 09. But quibbling aside, Larrivee makes an exceptional OM and guitars in general. If you can't try one, find someone with a generous return policy and get one. Mahoghany or rosewood, they all sound great.
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12-26-2017, 06:30 PM
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Re: OM-40
I've had mine for 3 months and really like it. Very balanced and handles strumming well as long as it's not too heavy handed. It's a couple years old but in very nice shape. Its top is Austrian Red Spruce or Moon Spruce per Larivee', maybe a limited run?
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12-26-2017, 06:43 PM
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You can't go wrong with a Larrivee OM.
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