After deliberating for quite a while, I finally sold my D-03R to the same guy who bought my L-03W previously. Frankly, I did suffer seller’s remorse because while the guy was checking out the merchandise, I was half-hoping he would change his mind. Alas he didn’t. Who wouldn’t when it is a nice and fully-opened guitar?
I thought of getting Yamaha LL-16 either 12 strings or 6 strings direct from the States. However, after going to Tampines branch of Yamaha, I find it frustrating as the volume isn’t there. It’s not the L series problem. It’s just that Engelmann spruce doesn’t have great headroom for heavy strumming compared to sitka spruce.
Finally, i just decided to get the L-03R from Trinity after the price quoted was fantastic. Later on, I realized that Jim Holler, the owner, decides to give free bone nut and saddle upgrades. He also didn’t charge installation fee for tuner upgrade from factory to Gotoh 510 in satin gold. Also decides to have the tortoise pick guard removed. i’m just mentally prepared for tan line though hoping it’s not great a contrast. Otherwise, I’d have to get a new pick guard then.
