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Special thanks go out to everyone on the [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php Larrivée Guitar Forum] who provided information and links to support this page. | Special thanks go out to everyone on the [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php Larrivée Guitar Forum] who provided information and links to support this page. | ||
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* Forum I - January 2005 | * [[{{PAGENAME}}#Forum I|Forum I]] - January 2005 | ||
* Forum II - April 2005 | * [[{{PAGENAME}}#Forum II|Forum II]] - April 2005 | ||
* Forum III - March 2009 | * [[{{PAGENAME}}#Forum III|Forum III]] - March 2009 | ||
* Forum IV - organized in November - December 2009, | * [[{{PAGENAME}}#Forum IV|Forum IV]] - organized in November - December 2009 | ||
* [[{{PAGENAME}}#Forum V|Forum V The RS-4]] - October 11, 2011 - Announced | |||
* [[{{PAGENAME}}#Forum_VI_.28discussed_.E2.80.94_never_built.29|Forum VI discussion only — never built]] - March 1, 2012 - Vote thread | |||
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You can see the ongoing discussion about this | You can see the ongoing discussion about this section of the wiki on the [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29989.new;topicseen#new Larrivée Forum - Forum Guitars Wiki page discussion thread]. | ||
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==== What is a Forum Guitar? ==== | |||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=30424.0 Source: Discussion on the Larrivée Guitar forum] | |||
* Larrivee Forum guitar is one that is developed and designed solely with input from members of the Larrivee Guitar Forum and a willing dealer to coordinate and place the orders with the factory. [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=30424.msg280124#msg280124 Source: teh] | |||
* By ordering a bunch of guitars at once, either all the same, or with a very limited number of options, the Forum members were able to get a very special guitar, and both the customers (us) and the manufacturer (Larrivee) benefit from the associated economies of scale. [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=30424.msg280125#msg280125 Source: AZLiberty] | |||
* The Larrivee company does not initiate these nor do they make reference to them in their catalogs or website. They have been most gracious in allowing members of the forum to design a guitar that's a little bit different than their standard offerings. In the past they've thrown in some surprises like fancier rosettes and they even agreed to use some pretty special Italian Spruce on the Forum III guitars. [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=30424.msg280164#msg280164 Source: tuffythepug] | |||
==== Forum I ==== | ==== Forum I ==== | ||
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Jason at [http://www.notableguitars.com Notable Guitars] worked extensively with the [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=4181.0 Larrivée Forum] to select what would become the forum guitar. | Jason at [http://www.notableguitars.com Notable Guitars] worked extensively with the [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=4181.0 Larrivée Forum] to select what would become the forum guitar. | ||
<section begin=Forum I Specifications /> | <section begin=Forum I Specifications /> | ||
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* Mahogany / Mahogany top | * Mahogany / Mahogany top | ||
* 12 Frets clear to the body | * 12 Frets clear to the body | ||
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>Abalone Rosette | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Abalone Rosette | ||
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>Mother of Pearl logo inlay on headstock | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Mother of Pearl logo inlay on headstock | ||
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>Black Tuner buttons | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Black Tuner buttons | ||
* No cutaway models were produced | * No cutaway models were produced | ||
<section end=Forum I Specifications /> | <section end=Forum I Specifications /> | ||
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[[Image:LarriveeForumIII01.jpg|thumb|Forum III Mahogany top back sides]] | [[Image:LarriveeForumIII01.jpg|thumb|Forum III Mahogany top back sides]] | ||
[[Image:LarriveeForumIII02.jpg|thumb|Forum III Italian Spruce top Rosewood back, sides]] | [[Image:LarriveeForumIII02.jpg|thumb|Forum III Italian Spruce top Rosewood back, sides "Bella"]] | ||
The Forum III Guitar | The Forum III Guitar started shipping March 16, 2009. There was a factory tour of the Vancouver, BC plant where these were built. | ||
===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
* Number produced: 78 (official number but there were overruns) | * Number produced: 78 (official number but there were overruns) | ||
* | * First guitars shipped March 2009 | ||
* [[Larrivée_Guitars#LS_-_Larriv.C3.A9e_Small_Body|LS - Larrivée Smallbody]] Body Style | * [[Larrivée_Guitars#LS_-_Larriv.C3.A9e_Small_Body|LS - Larrivée Smallbody]] Body Style | ||
* [[Larrivée_Guitars#Series_Details|03 Series appointments]] (satin finish) plus <nowiki>*</nowiki> below | * [[Larrivée_Guitars#Series_Details|03 Series appointments]] (satin finish) plus <nowiki>*</nowiki> below | ||
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** South American Mahogany / Mahogany Top (14) ¹ | ** South American Mahogany / Mahogany Top (14) ¹ | ||
* Neck: 12 Frets to the body | * Neck: 12 Frets to the body | ||
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>Herringbone sound hole Rosette | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Herringbone sound hole Rosette | ||
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>12th fret inlay three micro dots, no other fretboard markers, with dots on neck edge binding. | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> 12th fret inlay three micro dots, no other fretboard markers, with dots on neck edge binding. | ||
* Maple binding | * Maple binding | ||
* Standard 03 level tuners | * Standard 03 level tuners | ||
* Original Hardshell Case | * Original Hardshell Case | ||
* <nowiki>*</nowiki>Detached tortoise | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Detached tortoise pick guard (Jim Holler at Trinity Guitars will install only IF requested) | ||
* Custom bone saddle made by Jim Holler | * Custom bone saddle made by Jim Holler | ||
* Personalized set up by Jim Holler | * Personalized set up by Jim Holler | ||
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* [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=26087.0 Forum discussion - photos from the tour] — thread dedicated to pictures | * [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=26087.0 Forum discussion - photos from the tour] — thread dedicated to pictures | ||
* [http://www.fowlerportraits.com/larrivee/ Larrivée Guitars Forum Tour, March 16, 2009] — PhotoMat's online album. | * [http://www.fowlerportraits.com/larrivee/ Larrivée Guitars Forum Tour, March 16, 2009] — PhotoMat's online album. | ||
* [http://picasaweb.google.ca/jekalpin/ForumIIIBookDraft?feat=directlink Forum III Production album] - Jagadis (Jordan) | |||
* [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=47752.0 Forum III Role call and reunion] - dazdarren 6 years later | |||
==== Forum IV ==== | ==== Forum IV ==== | ||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.0 Larrivée Forum thread on the Forum IV] | [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.0 Larrivée Forum thread on the Forum IV] | ||
Two production runs. | Two production runs. | ||
* The first scheduled after ordering cutoff December 15, 2009. [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg277738#msg277738 23 Guitars]. | |||
** Estimated delivery: End of March 2010 [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg278649#msg278649 Source] | |||
* The second is scheduled after order cutoff on January 15, 2010 | |||
** Total guitars in this run: 29 [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg283147#msg283147 per Jim Holler] | |||
* 2010 02 23 Rumour of [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg285705#msg285705 first instrument completed per Bluesman1] | |||
* [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg288623#msg288623 photos from Jim Holler] March 11, 2010 | |||
===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
* [[Larrivée_Guitars#OO_Body|OO Body Style]] 00-03 Mahogany Top | * [[Larrivée_Guitars#OO_Body|OO Body Style]] 00-03 Mahogany Top | ||
* [[Larrivée_Guitars#Series_Details|03 Series appointments]] (satin finish) plus <nowiki>*</nowiki> features below | * [[Larrivée_Guitars#Series_Details|03 Series appointments]] (satin finish) plus <nowiki>*</nowiki> features below | ||
* body | * Headstock Ebony overlay with: | ||
* Width upper bout 10 1/8th | ** <nowiki>*</nowiki> Silver border | ||
* | ** <nowiki>*</nowiki> Pearl Logo | ||
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* | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Back strip | ||
* | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> Herringbone Rosette | ||
* | * <nowiki>*</nowiki> 12 frets open to the body | ||
* Body | |||
** Length ( without neck ) 19 3/8th | |||
* | ** Width upper bout 10 1/8th | ||
* 2 3/ | ** Width lower bout 14 1/8th | ||
** Depth at butt end of guitar 4 1/4th | |||
** Depth at neck end of body 3 3/8th | |||
* One piece mahogany neck | |||
* Ebony fingerboard | |||
* Nut width 1 3/4th | |||
* Bridge: 2 3/'''16''' th string spacing <<< [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg276401#msg276401 confirmed] <ref>I received an email from Jim Holler stating that the guitars will have the normal 2-3/16" string spacing at the saddle. — [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg276401#msg276401 Randy R on the Larrivée Forum] 2009/12/27 </ref> | |||
Ordering information | Ordering information | ||
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<br />Jamestown, NY 14701 | <br />Jamestown, NY 14701 | ||
<br />716-665-4490 | <br />716-665-4490 | ||
<br />[email protected] | <br />email: [mailto:[email protected] [email protected]] | ||
<br />http://www.trinityguitars.com | <br />website: http://www.trinityguitars.com | ||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg275246#msg275246 Source: dependan on the Larrivée forum] | [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.msg275246#msg275246 Source: dependan on the Larrivée forum] | ||
===== Options ===== | |||
Source: [http://www.trinityguitars.com/steelstr/larrivee/foruniv.html Options] (Trinity Guitars) | |||
# Custom Bone Saddle Included no charge | |||
# Custom bone nut to match Larrivee nut $65 | |||
# Strap button on neck $5 | |||
# <strike>K&K Pure Western Note I have only 3 of these and will not be ordering more. All Gone. $85</strike> | |||
# K&K Trinity Western $186 Note I have only 2 of these and will not be ordering more | |||
# LRBaggs Active I Beam $150 | |||
# LRBaggs Imix no cut $250 | |||
# LRBaggs Active element $135 | |||
# LRBaggs M1 $196 | |||
# Fishman matrix infinity $ 139.95 | |||
# Gotoh 510 Mini Delta chrome tuners installed $ 80.00 | |||
#* Installation $26.00. | |||
#* A new set of strings will be required. Total for Machines, Bushings and install $ 106.00 Plus strings. | |||
#**Cleartone Lights or Medium $12.00, Martin SP Lights or mediums $7.95, D'Addario EJ16 or EJ17 $6.99 | |||
#** Note that there is an exposed hole. | |||
# Oasis Humidifier Standard or Plus $19.95 | |||
# The question has come up about Bob Colosi bone pins. The best way to do this is to order them yourself and put them on once you get the guitar. If you would like me to put them in during the sey I can just have them shipped here with your name on the package. | |||
# Grover Sta-Tite GX1245 tuners Chrome $ 37.00 Adaptor Bushings $ 7.00. Installation $26.00. #* A new set of strings will be required. Total for Machines, Bushings and install $ 70.00 Plus strings. Cleartone Lights or Medium $12.00, Martin SP Lights or mediums $7.95, D'Addario EJ16 or EJ17 $6.99 | |||
===== The Beginning ===== | ===== The Beginning ===== | ||
The Forum IV Guitars began with a post on the Larrivée Guitar Forum | |||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.0 F-IV special order 00-03MT by the forum & Trinity Guitars] | [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.0 F-IV special order 00-03MT by the forum & Trinity Guitars] | ||
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Source: [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.0 F-IV special order 00-03MT by the forum & Trinity Guitars] | Source: [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=29514.0 F-IV special order 00-03MT by the forum & Trinity Guitars] | ||
==== Forum V ==== | |||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=38232.0 Forum V Specs Vote] - October 24, 2011 <br />This is a great discussion to visit to get a sense of the latest news about the Forum V guitar. | |||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=38097.msg345681#msg345681 Forum V - The RS-4] - October 11, 2011 | |||
[http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.345989445448068.76461.104036859643329&type=1 Forum V Facebook page] — May 2012 | |||
<blockquote>Friends I am pleased to announce a Dealer has been secured:<br />LA Guitar Sales has agreed to take this adventure to the next level. | |||
<br />Some members are very aware of Ted at LA Guitars and his vast experience in doing custom orders. | |||
<br />As a result of THIS TOPIC we have reached this point. | |||
<br />In order for this adventure to become reality we need 10 commited members at this point we have 6 with a few on the fence. | |||
<br />Please be patient in regards to downpayment required and timelines they will come to light as the dealer gets up to speed and connects with Larrivee. | |||
<br />I or LAGuitars will post the detail options of the spec as I know them before Friday most of the things we have been discussing will be addressed. Some options have flexibility others are one or the other, still others I need clarity on. | |||
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<br />Hope this meets your approval to date. Friends this is an exciting time for us all and quite an opportunity of which I feel privledged to partake. Anyone considering a Larrivee electric - there could not be a better opportunity. | |||
— [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=7967 JOYCEfromNS] | |||
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===== History ===== | |||
September 30, 2011 [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=37949.0 Ideas for Forum RS-4] Discussion started by Mikeymac | |||
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* Just discussion so far. Nothing concrete. [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=30483.0 Current Forum V discussion] | |||
==== RS4 Forum Guitar ==== | |||
* Just discussion so far. Nothing concrete [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=31121.0 Current RS4 Forum guitar discussion] | |||
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==== Forum VI Guitars Discussions ==== | |||
===== March 2012 — never built===== | |||
* PM33AUD [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=39465.0 FORUM VI Specification Vote Thread!] — March 1, 2012 | |||
* Final Specifications: | |||
;Forum VI STANDARD CONFIGURATION: | |||
<br />00v-03 MT guitar - all mahogany (unless spruce option below), Satin Finish | |||
<br />Venetian Cutaway | |||
<br />25.5" Scale Length | |||
<br />"12 Fret" (where the body meets neck) | |||
<br />Standard 03 appointments with: | |||
<br />Herringbone Rosette | |||
<br />Backstrip | |||
<br />Figured Maple Body Binding and Fretboard Binding | |||
<br />Ebony Headstock Overlay, Pearl Larrivee Logo, Silver Border | |||
<br />Ebony Fretboard | |||
<br />Microdot inlays (starting at 3rd fret - I believe this is standard) | |||
<br />1 3/4" nut | |||
<br />Mahogany 1pc Neck | |||
<br />No Pickgaurd | |||
"Forum VI" tag | |||
;OPTIONS: | |||
<br />Herringbone Purfling (tentative) | |||
<br />Spruce Top | |||
— source: [http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=39627.0 Official Forum VI thread] March 14, 2012 | |||
===== May 2021 discussion ongoing===== | |||
[http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=54564.0 Forum VI (based on Forum III) thread] May 2021 | |||
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