Wow, that was so kind... You said you want to empathise with him and want him to leave him feeling good, so I offered him $500 for a guitar I think is worth $700-800, after he drove downtown to meet me. You are all heart. As long as you say I want to leave him feeling good, but totally try to take advantage in reality, it's all good. I'm sure dude was just really happy to deal with you.
I recently purchased a Larrivee D-02 12 string with nice hard case from the CraigList seller asking price of $150. I am loving it's lush orchestral sound.
Godin a Canadian maker harvests wood in Quebec and has access to old growth. I heard they have a contract with the provincial government to harvest trees that are downed by storms. Under Godin are several companies my favourite being Simon and Patrick. I own an all solid wood 00 ( bit bigger than a parlour) woodland pro folk. It has a split headstock and butterbean tuners and it is my favourite acoustic of all time. 799$ Canadian. Highly recommended. Looks like a pre war Gibson and Martin had a love child.
In all honesty, this video left a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I love my Larrivee but I see now that it probably has more sentimental value than actual market demand. That's a shame because I'd put the workmanship that went into it above some of the stuff that comes out of Asia or eastern Europe.
So being “aboundingly sympathetic” you offered $500 for a guitar that you said yourself might be worth $850 (w/pu). You paid $650 to a guy who wasn’t working and had bills to pay and beat him out of 200. So you hustled him ...good for you
I'm sorry but offering $200 less than its worth isn't a good deal for him but he was probably intimidated through lack of experience, he should have held out and got the right price, I would never go to the buyer unless we'd previously agreed a price, overwise it looks like the seller is desperate and puts him on the back foot.
Great guitars. I bought my DV-03E in 2000. It plays and sounds like a dream. I have convinced several people to get Larrivee's after they played mine. My next favorite acoustic guitar is either a Santa Cruz or Goodall, but they aren't even close to being under $1000. Thanks for the content.
Hi Jez…just bought one, an LJ09 Artist from 1997….East Indian, Sitka, ebony etc. An amazing guitar that sits up there with any of my collection which includes a Hummingbird Custom, an HD28 VS, and a Macca signed Epiphone Texan hand built 1964 replica
Jeremy !! I did my research and ended up with a Larrivee D-03R - at the 800 mark with a B-Band pick up installed. - It sounds awesome and works as a bluegrass Dreadnaugh cannon in our bluegrass band. - .....cause I can't afford a Martin d-28 ...or d-18 yet!
My L-03 was the same orangy finish with spruce top. I was looking for a modern upgrade to a J-45. It was pretty close to what I wanted, but eventually traded it in on a Collings OM-1. And that was a very good trade.
Good video Jeremy. I own two Larrivees. 1993 D-50; 1991 00-09 (parlor size and hard to find). Both spruce tops, rosewood back and sides. They are great. I also own a 1968 Guild m-20, and incredible guitar.
Wow! I've played on D-50 and loved it. My favorite Larrivee I've owned was a L-09 with rosewood back and sides. It sounded great. I want an M-20! I've never owned one. Thanks for watching!
i had a great all mahogany larrivee L-03. the top and back had a great book matched blonde stripe on it and it sounded great like any L-03. wish i still had it but i turned it into rent.
Washburn Parlour R320SW! Well reviewed and very cool coffin case! Solid woods (Sitka over Rosewood), vintage V neck, slotted headstock. No electronics (yay!). In UK about £650 (approx $860).
Great video! Love the respect that you give also... I've dealt with a lot of people that lack respect... but the mutual respect of a working musician... props. Keep it up!
I don’t know when this video was made, but you got a ridiculous steal on that guitar. Those are very difficult to come by and that guitar sounds amazing, will never in its life need a neck reset, and these days you’ll be paying $2000 for that.
I think you guys are being a little too hard on him. That was a $700 guitar all day long on ebay/reverb back in 2018. Also its not the best know brand or a cutaway, so its not easy to find a buyer even online. $650 was a far deal for the seller to not deal with fees, shipping, returns etc.. and get cash. I do miss those cheaper prices😃
Jeremy Sheppard Hey I believe you! But the used ones starting trending upwards even before Covid and now they’re really high, just like used guitars in general. We gotta wait til Covid is over and the supply chain is back to normal and then I think used prices in general will come down.
Jeremy I’m starting to try to flip guitars for extra cash. What percent is the sweet spot? I try to be honest with people and say I’m going to resell but as I’m just starting out I’m not sure what %?should I be expecting to make per ax?
Price Keene I don’t have a percentage per se. what I do is usually show interest and appreciation for their gear then make an offer explaining “here’s what I can offer, it’s not asking price but it is cash in hand today.” I don’t lead with reselling. If they don’t come down I’ll explain I’m now a retail buyer. People rarely get frustrated with that. As for percentages, I’m typically aiming to make 20-30%. Some guys go 50% but I can’t do that to people.
@@JeremySheppard I got a Seagull new in the $400 to 500 range when I needed a better guitar for Worship than my Jasmine. I played 20 to 30 acoustics in that range before deciding on the Seagull. It was right for me, but that's the way guitars are.
Good morning brother. I really enjoy your videos. I am in the market for a new guitar because I am trying to learn to play at 50 years old.... I was wondering if you might consider reviewing a particular guitar in the $ 500.00 range.? It is a RD-16 with a Adirondack torrified top by The Recording King guitar company. I really want a Martin but, can't see spending the money until I learn to play. I would really appreciate your review and opinion before I make a purchase of a guitar, especially on that particular model. Thanks, for your time. Keith. Romans 8:28-31
What's with so many small body acoustics having a 25.5" scale length? Even trying to find vintage, non-laminate acoustics with a short scale is tricky. It's a shame, too, because I prefer the slightly subdued attack of a sub-25" neck when recording.
Sorry. Everything about this post comes down to a dollar amount. Yeah.....with the worldwide pandemic going on right now, this video will find a special place down at the bottom
Agreed. This guy is a regular Ass- hole. Bragging about taking advantage of someone and more or less bullying them into taking less dough for a guitar than it’s actually worth. Wow! Clever guy!
Hey Jeremy, I paid $2500 for a new L-O3R ten years ago here in Australia. The finish on the back and sides has developed dozens of small white de-laminating spots. Not impressed AND they really lose their value ! Nobody seems to like them.
mauvaise expérience très marginale avec une guitare qui a vécu de très grandes variations de température probablement avant votre achat (je suppose que ce n'est surement pas vous qui lui avez fait subir de mauvais traitements...) et ce même si elle était neuve, je suppose. Il arrive parfois que la guitare a un historique avant même qu'elle quitte le magasin. Désolé pour vous car c'est une très bonne guitare et Larrivée guitares ne perd pas de valeur au contraire, elles sont appréciées de plus en plus par les amateurs comme les professionnels. J'en ai une L-03 depuis plus de 20 ans et c'est un vrai bijou qui n'a pas peur d'une Martin ou d'une Taylor. Bonne chance !
What is wrong with you? His playing was the best part of the video. I saw your own video playing guitar that you deleted out of embarrassment. I play better guitar with my toes than you ever could. Jealousy is not attractive upon you.
Wow, that was so kind... You said you want to empathise with him and want him to leave him feeling good, so I offered him $500 for a guitar I think is worth $700-800, after he drove downtown to meet me. You are all heart. As long as you say I want to leave him feeling good, but totally try to take advantage in reality, it's all good. I'm sure dude was just really happy to deal with you.
I'm sure he easily got $1100 for it, but hey that's what horse trading is all about.
3:35 Translation: “I felt sorry for him but I had to try to lowball him anyhow....” 🤣
His request wasn't unrealistic...your offer of $500 was shameful.
I hate haggling.. and I hate flipping.. guess this isn't the channel for me. I'm just here to hear how an all mahogany L-03 sounds.
I recently purchased a Larrivee D-02 12 string with nice hard case from the CraigList seller asking price of $150. I am loving it's lush orchestral sound.
Godin a Canadian maker harvests wood in Quebec and has access to old growth. I heard they have a contract with the provincial government to harvest trees that are downed by storms. Under Godin are several companies my favourite being Simon and Patrick. I own an all solid wood 00 ( bit bigger than a parlour) woodland pro folk. It has a split headstock and butterbean tuners and it is my favourite acoustic of all time. 799$ Canadian. Highly recommended. Looks like a pre war Gibson and Martin had a love child.
In all honesty, this video left a slightly sour taste in my mouth. I love my Larrivee but I see now that it probably has more sentimental value than actual market demand. That's a shame because I'd put the workmanship that went into it above some of the stuff that comes out of Asia or eastern Europe.
Not sure what happened to the price point but I’m not seeing these L 03s any cheaper than 1k-1500 on the internets now...
I think this video killed those days.
@@JeremySheppard
Yeah sure.
Like THIS video is THE one to influence the world markets.
The most undervalued guitars on the planet. Taylor and Martin killers 99/100 times 👌🏼 If only the world knew..... more Larrivees for me I guess 😁
I’ve been scooping up larrivees a whenever I see them!
So being “aboundingly sympathetic” you offered $500 for a guitar that you said yourself might be worth $850 (w/pu). You paid $650 to a guy who wasn’t working and had bills to pay and beat him out of 200. So you hustled him ...good for you
I'm sorry but offering $200 less than its worth isn't a good deal for him but he was probably intimidated through lack of experience, he should have held out and got the right price, I would never go to the buyer unless we'd previously agreed a price, overwise it looks like the seller is desperate and puts him on the back foot.
Watching this again. Sound like it needed nickel strings. ;-) I hope this found a good home. Love the micro dots on fretboard, which are a bonus.
@ 2:08 Nice guitar back scratching belt buckle you are wearing there.
Great guitars. I bought my DV-03E in 2000. It plays and sounds like a dream. I have convinced several people to get Larrivee's after they played mine. My next favorite acoustic guitar is either a Santa Cruz or Goodall, but they aren't even close to being under $1000. Thanks for the content.
Hi Jez…just bought one, an LJ09 Artist from 1997….East Indian, Sitka, ebony etc. An amazing guitar that sits up there with any of my collection which includes a Hummingbird Custom, an HD28 VS, and a Macca signed Epiphone Texan hand built 1964 replica
My all round guitar and daily driver is a Larrivee L-03R with an Anthem SL. It is hard to beat when you factor in money/value.
Wow. I have this exact 2008 Larrivee L-03 Mahogany. Fun guitar!
My first decent acoustic was a Martin D15 and it was very similar - solid wood, mahogany back, side, AND top… very unique looking and sounding guitar.
Jeremy !! I did my research and ended up with a Larrivee D-03R - at the 800 mark with a B-Band pick up installed. - It sounds awesome and works as a bluegrass Dreadnaugh cannon in our bluegrass band. - .....cause I can't afford a Martin d-28 ...or d-18 yet!
So glad! They sound great and play so well!
Larivee guitar are for me , the best of the best.... Never found better sounding guitar.... Ill never go back...
Similar to the Martin OOOO, brilliant design kind of between a dreadnought and a OOO.
My L-03 was the same orangy finish with spruce top. I was looking for a modern upgrade to a J-45. It was pretty close to what I wanted, but eventually traded it in on a Collings OM-1. And that was a very good trade.
Great mellow mahogany sound!
Good video Jeremy. I own two Larrivees. 1993 D-50; 1991 00-09 (parlor size and hard to find). Both spruce tops, rosewood back and sides. They are great. I also own a 1968 Guild m-20, and incredible guitar.
Wow! I've played on D-50 and loved it. My favorite Larrivee I've owned was a L-09 with rosewood back and sides. It sounded great. I want an M-20! I've never owned one. Thanks for watching!
The D-50 is an orchestra! The M-20 is as light as a feather and resonates as well as those old Martin 0-17s.
Hey there is a pick inside of that guitar. You can hear it when you moved it around. Nice sounding axe ya got there
i had a great all mahogany larrivee L-03. the top and back had a great book matched blonde stripe on it and it sounded great like any L-03. wish i still had it but i turned it into rent.
Washburn Parlour R320SW! Well reviewed and very cool coffin case! Solid woods (Sitka over Rosewood), vintage V neck, slotted headstock. No electronics (yay!). In UK about £650 (approx $860).
Even with the poor audio, that tone is jaw dropping. Would love to get that sound for my music.
That guitar is worth $1500 now
Great Vídeo Jeremy!!!
Great video! Love the respect that you give also... I've dealt with a lot of people that lack respect... but the mutual respect of a working musician... props. Keep it up!
Man, right-handed guitars are so much cheaper than left-handed versions of the same model (or similar models).
I don’t know when this video was made, but you got a ridiculous steal on that guitar. Those are very difficult to come by and that guitar sounds amazing, will never in its life need a neck reset, and these days you’ll be paying $2000 for that.
This is an oldie. September of 2018.
@@JeremySheppard whoever now owns that guitar is probably pretty happy.
I think you guys are being a little too hard on him. That was a $700 guitar all day long on ebay/reverb back in 2018. Also its not the best know brand or a cutaway, so its not easy to find a buyer even online. $650 was a far deal for the seller to not deal with fees, shipping, returns etc.. and get cash. I do miss those cheaper prices😃
$650! What a deal! These sell for $1800+ used these days!
How things have changed in two years. Good luck trying to get a used L-03 in good condition for under a grand..
Seriously! I bought 3 in 2018 for $500-$650
Jeremy Sheppard Hey I believe you! But the used ones starting trending upwards even before Covid and now they’re really high, just like used guitars in general.
We gotta wait til Covid is over and the supply chain is back to normal and then I think used prices in general will come down.
Seems a little rude to talk numbers revealing things about someone’s life.
Jeremy I’m starting to try to flip guitars for extra cash. What percent is the sweet spot? I try to be honest with people and say I’m going to resell but as I’m just starting out I’m not sure what %?should I be expecting to make per ax?
Price Keene I don’t have a percentage per se. what I do is usually show interest and appreciation for their gear then make an offer explaining “here’s what I can offer, it’s not asking price but it is cash in hand today.” I don’t lead with reselling. If they don’t come down I’ll explain I’m now a retail buyer.
People rarely get frustrated with that.
As for percentages, I’m typically aiming to make 20-30%. Some guys go 50% but I can’t do that to people.
$650 was a low price to pay, and I hope the seller was able to make money elsewhere. Did you flip it?
Larrivee is brilliant maker.
They sell way under their value
Have you ever evaluated a Seagull guitar?
Not on camera. I haven't liked any yet.
@@JeremySheppard I got a Seagull new in the $400 to 500 range when I needed a better guitar for Worship than my Jasmine. I played 20 to 30 acoustics in that range before deciding on the Seagull. It was right for me, but that's the way guitars are.
@@markcummings2344
Not even in the same Universe as the L’arrivee. Not worth reviewing
...would be my first choice
Good morning brother. I really enjoy your videos. I am in the market for a new guitar because I am trying to learn to play at 50 years old.... I was wondering if you might consider reviewing a particular guitar in the $ 500.00 range.? It is a RD-16 with a Adirondack torrified top by The Recording King guitar company. I really want a Martin but, can't see spending the money until I learn to play. I would really appreciate your review and opinion before I make a purchase of a guitar, especially on that particular model. Thanks, for your time. Keith. Romans 8:28-31
What's with so many small body acoustics having a 25.5" scale length?
Even trying to find vintage, non-laminate acoustics with a short scale is tricky. It's a shame, too, because I prefer the slightly subdued attack of a sub-25" neck when recording.
mY larrivee SO-03 puts my Taylor Grand Autotorium Sitka/Koa in the crapper!...no shit!
Sorry. Everything about this post comes down to a dollar amount. Yeah.....with the worldwide pandemic going on right now, this video will find a special place down at the bottom
Agreed. This guy is a regular Ass- hole. Bragging about taking advantage of someone and more or less bullying them into taking less dough for a guitar than it’s actually worth. Wow! Clever guy!
You can find lot of brands that makes all solid mahogany acoustic guitars.
...and please look at 70's/80's Yamahas
Is this for sale ?
Or has it been sold?
Interesting with Mahogany top
Love Larrivee Guitars
Shakti Das this one has sold. You can find them occasionally. Thanks for watching!
Blood speckles in the guitar, did he mention how the band broke up? Could be evidence. Lol
Bluegrass guitar
lel ur the guitar teacher at my school
Jeremy can. U help me buy decent guitar acoustic electric Ej 200
I got only have 400$ budget ? My name is DAVE my email dnsvnh@gmail.com .Thank
Hey Jeremy, I paid $2500 for a new L-O3R ten years ago here in Australia. The finish on the back and sides has developed dozens of small white de-laminating spots. Not impressed AND they really lose their value ! Nobody seems to like them.
mauvaise expérience très marginale avec une guitare qui a vécu de très grandes variations de température probablement avant votre achat (je suppose que ce n'est surement pas vous qui lui avez fait subir de mauvais traitements...) et ce même si elle était neuve, je suppose. Il arrive parfois que la guitare a un historique avant même qu'elle quitte le magasin. Désolé pour vous car c'est une très bonne guitare et Larrivée guitares ne perd pas de valeur au contraire, elles sont appréciées de plus en plus par les amateurs comme les professionnels. J'en ai une L-03 depuis plus de 20 ans et c'est un vrai bijou qui n'a pas peur d'une Martin ou d'une Taylor. Bonne chance !
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I'll buy that for $650 and take you on a lovely date with steak and lobster. And pay for parking.
Pity you couldnt play very well, ........well not at all.
Better than you I'm SURE
What is wrong with you? His playing was the best part of the video. I saw your own video playing guitar that you deleted out of embarrassment. I play better guitar with my toes than you ever could. Jealousy is not attractive upon you.