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     Jerry_haughton |
Blake and Custodial Crew - If this is out of bounds here on the board, I know you'll know what to do.  ********************************** All y'all: A local farmer here in SW Virginia died in a farming accident on March 27th. He left behind a wife and young son, and his wife is struggling to manage their farm by herself. There's a benefit for her being held this Sunday at the VFW in Hillsville, VA, including an auction. I'm donating a fairly-new-to-me Larrivee Parlor guitar. It's WAY too nice a git for the likes of me. I don't know this family, but it's a small community that Denise and I live in, and when someone hurts, we all hurt. I'd like to offer you Hooligans a shot at this guitar. If you want it, you'll have to speak up by Saturday. If not, I'll donate it on Sunday at the benefit at the VFW. Here are some particulars: It's a first (possibly second) edition Larrivee Parlor (small body, perfect for playing in your parlour...), completed on August 22, 2001 (according to Yumi at Larrivee - see below). It was built in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is in PERFECT condition, nearly indistinguishable from new. The top is Bearclaw Canadian Sitka Spruce (solid wood), and the sides and back are Indian Rosewood (also solid wood). The entire body has a satin finish, and the top has a clear "pick guard" - this guitar is made primarily for finger picking, and as such it has a 1-3/4" nut, for a little bit more room to get yer fat fingers in there. The guitar is at my local luthier (Bill Anderson, link below) as we speak, getting a custom set-up done to it, including a new bone saddle and a set of new Martin ebony bridge pins. He is also installing a set of new light-guage Elixer Nanowebs. This guy is very good - he's a Martin-authorized repairman (and also builds high-end acoustics and basses), and Martin doesn't give that credential to just anybody. The guitar comes with a factory-logo'd gig bag, but no hard case - sorry. Also included is the factory truss rod wrench. If you would like this guitar, I mean SERIOUSLY like this guitar, place a bid here and now, please. Many people know me on this board, and my word is gold - this guitar is spectacular. I also promise that 100% of any money I get for this guitar will be donated to the widow - you have my word. I paid $799 for the guitar, $60 to get it shipped to my door, and the luthier bill will prolly come to at least $75. That's $934 total. I'll let it go to the highest bidder over $499, plus you pay actual shipping costs. Paypal only, please, American dollars. There's plenty of Google and eBay info out there on this guitar. If you're serious, do your research, and then show me some money. Book value on this axe runs low, IMO, but...they're the experts. (The books also don't take into account the bearclaw top and the intense silking pattern in the wood, or the Rosewood back and sides - most Parlors are Mahogany I think.) OK, enough time away from w*rk. Maybe this little idea of mine is nuts. If so, this thread will fall off the bottom of the page pretty quick (or a Custodian will punt it into oblivion ). I know there are a lot of guitar freaks on the board. Get yerself a unique little high-end Canadian-made box for a song, and help out one of my neighbors. The world could use a lot more benevolence, I'm thinkin'. Thanks for listening. FB Link to online benefit story: http://www.thecarrollnews.com/view/full_story/7293 692/article-Benefit-set-for-family-of-late-Laurel- Fork-farmer?instance=secondary_news_left_column Link to my luthier: www.vintageacoustic.cc Larrivee: www.larrivee.com Yumi Maihara <yumi@***> Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 5:01 PM To: fastferris@*** Reply | Reply to all | Forward | Print | Delete | Show original Hi Gerald, Thank you for your email and for choosing to play a Larrivee! Your Rosewood Parlor was completed on 8/22/2001. The back and sides are made of Indian Rosewood, top is Sitka Spruce, neck is Mahogany and fingerboard is Ebony. If you have any additional questions please feel free to let me know. I've sent you a copy of our latest catalog in the mail. Thanks, Yumi (Message edited by jerry_haughton on May 12, 2010) | ||
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| Hughlysses |
Larivee's are very well-made instruments. I bought my daughter one (an OM body style) for high school graduation several years ago and it's a NICE guitar. | ||
| U4euh |
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| Bluzm2 |
Jerry, Let me check with Carl and see if he is in need of ANOTHER guitar... Brad | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Brad, that'd be most cool, thx! I still have my first "real" box, the Garrison G-25 that you, Carl and Newfie helped me source here on BWB several years ago. In fact, I just got it back from my luthier and it plays sweet. It's also way more guitar than I deserve, but I'll never get rid of it. I think guitars are a lot like motorcycles, in that you can never have too many... Please tell Carl the Larrivee could almost pass for new in a showroom, it's that nice. Good to hear from you, brother. FB | ||
| Pdxs3t |
That is one very pretty guitar! And you are so very right Jerry, guitars are like motorcycles, can never have too many. You have a good heart my friend! -Jim | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Thank you, Jim, and I would say the same about you. I don't deserve a guitar that looks and sounds this pretty - the fine art of making a guitar sing seems to be eluding me (might explain why I can't ride a motorcycle and chew gum at the same time...) Brad's son Carl was instrumental (get it?) in helping me get into my Garrison several years ago, and it'd be an honor to see the Larrivee end up in his possession. Thx again. As you know, there's a vintage 12-string here in Virginia with Shel's name on it... FB | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
 Carl Johnson taking my soon-to-be-mine Garrison G-25 for a test ride, January 2006 | ||
| Jb2 |
FB1, Well good on ya for supporting the cause with an auction gift so cool. Nice guitar, very nice. Alas, as much as I'd like to own a quality piece like that it just ain't in the cards right now. Best of luck on a quick and fruitful sale! JB2 | ||
| Xl1200r |
I think guitars are a lot like motorcycles, in that you can never have too many... Guitars are a special kind of instrument - capable of creating art while being art itself. I've tried playing guitar in the past, isn't compatible with me, but when I'm rich and famous I'd like one or two just to hang on the wall and look at. Might pick up a bass to play around with in addition to the drums... | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
JB2, thank you, and thank you. I still see a Martin in your future. I know, not right now, but you'll be all caught up with your chores one day soon, and I'm thinkin' there's a vintage D-18 out there somewhere with your name on it, something with a good head start on a Bantz-grade patina and with the booming voice of a dozen red-necked angels.
Xl1200r, I agree 100%. And, if you're a smart shopper (I'm not...) they're a darned good investment, too.
I seem to have the same affliction. I've tried, and I've tried, and I've tried...
I'm not rich, and only "almost" famous, but I have assembled a small collection of acoustic axes over the years. Three of them are being donated away, a fourth is being given to the wife of one of my best friend's as a surprise birthday present (see my post to Pdxs3t above...), and two (the Garrison pictured above, and my new Martin, a Valentine's Day gift from Denise ) are staying with me.
I've all but given up learning to play anything that uses strings and fine-motor skills to make sound, but I bet I could bang all over a set of drums OK. Any suggestions for an aspiring Neil Peart on where to begin my percussive sojourn? FB | ||
| Pdxs3t |
My brother, you better be careful, Shel gets on this computer from time to time and she was asking about the link you sent! Aspiring Neil Peart???? Buy a BMW to start!!!! Find yourself and older TAMA 5 piece, pickup a copy of Fly By Night and see what you can do! | ||
| Court |
>>>>I think guitars are a lot like motorcycles, in that you can never have too many... Ain't that the truth . . . and I have yet to regret buying a single one. Guitars . . like wine and women . . get better with age as well. My oldest son in Portland has my first Gibson, a J-40 bought in 1972, and it simply sings. I like my Martins and Gibson Custom Shop acoustics but nothing sings like an old guitar. I've not played a Larivee but they have a great reputation. Someone is getting a good deal and a great guitar in this deal. Carl would be a GREAT home . . . Brad may not confess without prodding but it's a family with more than their share of musical talent. Court | ||
| Xl1200r |
Any suggestions for an aspiring Neil Peart on where to begin my percussive sojourn? Well, don't discount the fine motor skills needed for drumming. There's just as much to 'sticking' techniques in drumming as there is fingering in guitar playing. For getting started, I'd say buy something lower/mid-range and used. The "beginner" sets are such crap and will never sound well. I actually started with a Roland electronic kit which can also be a good option. TAKE LESSONS! You might be blessed with good rhythm and coordination, but there are plenty of bad habits to develop as I'm learning. I'm bu no means a pro, but I've been playing on and off for about 10 years now, PM me if you'd like to talk more. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
My brother, you better be careful, Shel gets on this computer from time to time and she was asking about the link you sent! Tell her she peaks, no guitar, and no Happy Birthday spanking! Aspiring Neil Peart???? Buy a BMW to start!!!! Carl would be a GREAT home... I agree, Court. There's a certain synchronicity to it all that really appeals to me. Fingers crossed. Well, don't discount the fine motor skills needed for drumming. There's just as much to 'sticking' techniques in drumming as there is fingering in guitar playing. Mark, your point is well taken. However, I see several potential areas in which drumming might be easier to learn for me: 1) Guitar has up to ten control surfaces (depending on your picking technique) to master (eight fingers and two thumbs), drums only four control surfaces (two hands and two feet). 2) Itty-bitty little area to try and precisely stuff my fat fretting fingers into on guitar, as opposed to big old flat wide surfaces on which to whack playing drums. Whatcha think? FB | ||
| Pdxs3t |
Seriously, the BMW will help! Court, glad to hear your son is still out here in the NW. I don't have much for old acoustics. My Yamaha that I bought 25 years ago or so. Shel has and an old classical, that's at least 40 years old. Have several electric's though, Fender Strat, Kramer, couple of Schecter's and a Floyd Rose. They don't do much other then hang on the wall. I hope to hear that the Larrivee finds a good home. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
Seriously, the BMW will help! Yeah, maybe so, but I like riding with the (Road) King... www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_CUzuitxSI ...and I could SO be the drummer in this video. | ||
| Chomos |
I've got a Larrivee L-03R and love it. I've been looking for a parlor for a while and this would match my L nicely. PM me and I'll bid. Thanks. | ||
| Xl1200r |
Jerry - I suppose your observations carry some merit, lol. Keep in mind, however, that on a guitar, your next note is likely no more than a few inches from what your currently playing and you can even be ready to play ahead of time with another digit. In drumming, your next note could be 3 or 4 feet away, lol. And while you don't need to hit in a tiny little area, you still need to be at least kinda accurate. Give it a shot - it's a lot of fun. Some people just have a knack for it and alot of neat stuff just comes natural and easy. | ||
| Jerry_haughton |
I've got a Larrivee L-03R and love it. I've been looking for a parlor for a while and this would match my L nicely. PM me and I'll bid. Thanks. Hi Chris - Thx for your interest in the Larrivee. You've got mail. Give it a shot - it's a lot of fun. Some people just have a knack for it and alot of neat stuff just comes natural and easy. Thx Mark. I think I'd enjoy the drums, altho where I live - the epicenter of blue grass and old-time music - drummers aren't much in demand, but if you can play Wildwood Flower (preferably on a weathered old Martin handed down from your grandfather, or, better yet, on your own custom-made D-bodied Henderson), well, there's always a jam session looking for one more picker. My world is full of 80-hour w*rk weeks and house renovation in my "spare" time, but maybe one of these days I'll give drumming a shot. Thx for the encouragement. FB | ||
| Hootowl |
What do you call a guy who hangs around with three musicians? The drummer.  |
