New Larrivee Simple 6 Premier Series

[fantex]

Originally Posted by 29er

I recently bought a 2021 OM-04R that just amazes me each time I play it. It's part of their Traditional series with Martin type bracing and I don't know if I've ever heard an OM-28 that is better. I have a buddy who is a working musician and he owns a couple of Collings, a couple of Larrivee's and a 30's Gibson 12 fret 00. The Gibson and at least one of his Larrviee's make every gig. I am currently shopping for an SD-40 after watching too many YouTube videos

You must have seen Carl Miner playing the SD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBJngY0-u5s

[BlueBowman]

Originally Posted by 29er

I recently bought a 2021 OM-04R that just amazes me each time I play it. It's part of their Traditional series with Martin type bracing and I don't know if I've ever heard an OM-28 that is better. I have a buddy who is a working musician and he owns a couple of Collings, a couple of Larrivee's and a 30's Gibson 12 fret 00. The Gibson and at least one of his Larrviee's make every gig. I am currently shopping for an SD-40 after watching too many YouTube videos

I’m looking for an SD-40, too. One of the best Larrivee’s I have played was an SD-40. I’m also a big fan of their satin finish. I think it’s classy looking.

[MBee]

I tried an SD-50 recently that was a great guitar. However, I just couldn't adapt to the wide nut width, which I found surprising since I'm not usually sensitive to such things. I think it would be so great if they offered a slope shoulder dreadnaught option in this new Simple Six series. But I don't think that Larrivee has ever offered a Gibson-style dreadnaught body (or a Gibson-style body of any kind).

[Moldstar]

Originally Posted by 29er

I recently bought a 2021 OM-04R that just amazes me each time I play it. It's part of their Traditional series with Martin type bracing and I don't know if I've ever heard an OM-28 that is better. I have a buddy who is a working musician and he owns a couple of Collings, a couple of Larrivee's and a 30's Gibson 12 fret 00. The Gibson and at least one of his Larrviee's make every gig. I am currently shopping for an SD-40 after watching too many YouTube videos

Dave's in LaCrosse WI has a 2023 SD-40 for sale right now for 1350, fyi. On Reverb.

[boneuphtoner]

I’m glad to see these being more permanently added to the lineup. However, with the prices I’m seeing on the slightly higher end models like the D-03 for example (brand new at $1575ish), I wonder how much lower these can realistically go.

[DownUpDave]

I have a L01 that is kind of an early Simple 6. Story goes Larrivee made that model as a limited run exclusively for a music store in Japan. The deal fell through and the 12th Fret in Toronto ended up with a bunch of them, this was 20 years ago.

Sitka top with amazing silking, fabulous mahogany with shimmer and silk, probably Honduran. No body binding and the rosette is a decal. But it sounds, great, super responsive and very stable. It is a bit beat up but I love it. These new Simple 6 look interesting

[mas30066]

A Simple 6 L feels like it would be a license to print money, but maybe not at 2k. Drop the sunburst, maybe opt for a gig bag, don't engrave the tuner buttons, whatever it takes, but get it into FG5/Laureate D price territory and I think it would be pretty compelling, even against the more finished competition.

[jmhill]

Well, I ended up ordering the Simple 6 OM w/ burst from Sweetwater. Was hoping to try it out from my local dealer, but being overseas they are basically at the end of the list for getting them. I was told maybe by the end of the year.
So pulled the trigger.

Based off of everyones positive reviews and youtube sound reviews it sounds like ill get a great guitar.

[Lillis]

Congrats! I love mine. I'm sure yours will be great too.

[BlueBowman]

I hope you love it, jmhill! I have a Larrivee OM, and it's a GREAT guitar.

[rollypolly]

Originally Posted by mas30066

A Simple 6 L feels like it would be a license to print money, but maybe not at 2k. Drop the sunburst, maybe opt for a gig bag, don't engrave the tuner buttons, whatever it takes, but get it into FG5/Laureate D price territory and I think it would be pretty compelling, even against the more finished competition.

Exactly. According to a quick Reverb search, the Simple 6 start just a few dollars lower than the 3 series. So what's going on? I'm confused by the pricing. I'd be very tempted by the OM sunburst for at or under $1k.

[Moldstar]

Originally Posted by jmhill

Well, I ended up ordering the Simple 6 OM w/ burst from Sweetwater. Was hoping to try it out from my local dealer, but being overseas they are basically at the end of the list for getting them. I was told maybe by the end of the year.
So pulled the trigger.

Based off of everyones positive reviews and youtube sound reviews it sounds like ill get a great guitar.

I have played that guitar locally, and it was really nice, if Larrivee has any kind of consistency, then you should be very pleased. The one I played was loud, resonant, sweet sounding, and the individual notes had a nice round tone.

Also, what's all this about 2k? That's for the burst, the plain top S6 start at 1500.

[Moldstar]

Originally Posted by rollypolly

Exactly. According to a quick Reverb search, the Simple 6 start just a few dollars lower than the 3 series. So what's going on? I'm confused by the pricing. I'd be very tempted by the OM sunburst for at or under $1k.

These guitars are really nice, pro quality. They are not 1k guitars. They are easily worth 1500.00