Sorry, haven't played one, but I am a believer in Larrivee. Jean Larrivee is a gifted and innovative luthier and though the company has greatly increased in size, they are still helpful and "natural" kind of folks building some of the finest guitars around. The new baby Larrivee is getting rave reviews around here and their line of road guitars are tops. I'll be anxious too, to hear from an owner/player. I just don't think you can go wrong with them.Spaw