The simpler trim keeps the price down without any affect on the sound or playability. My son and grandson are Canadians, with my son being a transplant from California and my grandson a native born Quebecois. I guess that tone is a matter of taste but all folks who hear this OMV-09 can tell the difference and seem to prefer it over my Martins, Washburns and Gibsons. Guitar Sizes and Types. I also have a 1994 Larrivee D-50. They sound too bright and boxy. We’re from the United States- South Americans and Mexicans believe- rightfully so- that they’re Americans, too. This series includes the P-03 Mahogany model, the P-09 Rosewood model and the PV-09 model with a cutaway. But since this is about Larrivee I recently owned a D03R that was a great instrument to strum. I perform sometimes 5 days a week a s a solo acoustic player. I’m the very happy owner of an L-02. Laskin actually engraves tiny lines in the various shells and woods to represent details such as facial features. Of Larrivée's pupils, three rank with the finest makers in the world: William "Grit" Laskin, David Wren, and Linda Manzer. Revkin, Andrew. Although, I doubt that I could ever part with her…. Bob Taylor proved the value of quality construction when he produced the Taylor pallet guitar. Again, it’s usually down to personal preference. I plan on getting a second for backup…I’ll use a different style of strings so as not to duplicate the exact sound of the other. Taylor has slightly shapes and more options for body and top materials (cedar and koa tops; ovangkal, maple, blackwood and koa bodies), where Martin and Larrivee seem mostly limited to Mahogany / Spruce and Rosewood / Spruce. It had been kept in pristine condition and I bought in on the spot. Is this the norm ? really enjoy this article. I thought ah it must be mics, no it is not, premics than, no it is not.. His job as an auto mechanic provided an income but it wasn’t long before his passion for guitar turned into an interest to become a luthier. I bought a Larrivee on the recommendation of a friend without ever playing one. In Linda Manzer's words, "The most difficult part of designing a guitar is finding the delicate balance between keeping the instrument from ripping apart, while at the same time keeping the instrument as delicate as possible.". The response, the balanced tone range, it stability. But I never heard a Larivee dreadnought until recently. The L (i.e. Great for finger style, strumming, and flat picking. These are special instruments to be sure. I HAVE A VANCOUVER MADE 2011 LARRIVEE LV-02 WHICH WAS ONLY MADE THE ONE YEAR. Unlike most parlor guitars, the Larrivée guitars are American-made, solid-wood guitars that boast a great tone. Bill is making superb instruments down in Texas, and way up in Vancouver, Jean Larrivee and family are doing the same, producing a full range of body … You can see how each one inspires from a unique place. I should also mention that the Larrivee’ is a striking in appearance guitar, representing itself as a much more expensive-looking than it is. Scale length is usually around 645mm (25.4") with body depth approx 121- 124mm (4.9"). I also have a Gibson J45 Custom, and an inexpensive American made Guild dread, so the Martin was a bit redundant as far a large body gigging guitar and I wanted something for open tuning slide and blues. Jean Larrivee has been crafting guitars since the late '60s and his vast experience and knowledge are proudly on display here at NAMM 2020. I do believe Jean has perfected a great line of guitars. All it takes is a single strum on any Larrivée guitar to understand why so many people love Larrivée. The spoon body type is pretty similar to the triangle or “pear” shape. Each is recognizable in its own regard. Usually his guitars have a mosaic of tiny coloured pieces of wood around the sound-hole, a feature formerly found only on classical guitars. I bought the second one. In addition to Metheny and Cockburn, she has made guitars for Gordon Lightfoot, Carlos Santana, and Canadian classical guitarist Liona Boyd (Miller 1992a). Larrivée a formé des luthiers de renommée internationale tels que Grit Laskin, David Wren et Linda Manzer. Serial number 113210. It has the action of a 6 string but the rich sound of the 12. If interested, check eBay – seller handle guildstrummer. I love the modern look of a Taylor guitar but fully appreciate the beauty of the Larrivée design. “R” for Rosewood) or number of strings (“12” for a 12-string). The Larrivees are 12 fretters, but all play very well. Will be my son’s when I am gone and I know he will never sell it…, Hello all, I ordered one but not received yet, and it might take more time due to pandemic. Résumé: Zak Morgan montre dans le detail l'influence du luthier canadien Jean-Claude Larrivée, un innovateur dans Ia conception et la fabrication artisanale de guitares acoustiques a table plate et cordes d'acier. So if brand isn’t an issue for you, Larrivée is certainly a better value for your money than Taylor. 0 00 000 12 String Arm Bevel Baritone Bass Breedlove Body Style Classical Custom Custom Shape Dreadnought Fan Fret Flamenco Jumbo OM Grand (0000) Orchestra (OM) ... Larrivee SD-40 Mahogany and Alpine Moon Spruce... $2,298 USD $2,069 USD Sold! The Larrivée L-03 model uses the L-shaped body style of Larrivée, which is smaller than a dreadnought. Lower Bout: 16" Upper Bout: 11.875" Waist: 10.875" Depth: 5" Scale Length: 25.5" Nut Width: 1& 11/16" 43mm or 1.6875" Fretboard Radius: Compound (17" to 21" Satin Sheen Urethane Finish PLEASE- Check our Feedback. And I just could not say enough about its performance and durability. In terms of playability, every Larrivée I’ve ever picked up easily compares with any Martin or Taylor I’ve played. Happened with Gretsch too. Just wanted to sing the praises of the L body guitar created by Jean Larrivee. Jean is the real deal. Have loved it for years. These guitars have a somewhat elongated body, making them different in both tone and look from something like the Baby Taylor. For the money, neither a Taylor or Martin can hang with a comparable Larrivee. I could not put it down and went through all the songs that I play nightly in a Live Cafe here in Daejon. I decided on a Larrivee D-03 WL (walnut) signed by Jean. Canada was not even on the map of respected steel-string guitar builders. The sound is amazing…very balanced with beautiful sustain. An OM size would be a great addition I think – does anyone have experience of the Larrivee OM 50 they could share? According to Linda Manzer: Early on, Stan Rogers, Bruce Cockburn, and many other Canadian musicians gave the novice luthiers unfaltering support, desperately needed if they were to succeed in giving Canada a steel-string guitar building tradition it could call its own. L – body's neck shape and dimension It is important to pay attention on the neck’ shape & dimension, every Larrivee guitar body shapes comes with slightly different detail specification to cater for different set of guitarist’ needs. It´s perfect! The Larrivée L body shape is comfortable to play, because of its narrow waist. Same 2 songs ABC’d with fingers then plectrum. The 02 series are limited-run models that have gone through a number of fit and finish iterations. The Martin I did not like the dull woody tones, and the 410 was a little too jangly – maybe it was too new?? The Larrivee is one of the best value guitars in the above $1,000 range. Overall, this parlor guitar makes for an excellent songwriting guitar or even a beginner guitar. My grandson refers to himself as Canadian and to me as American. Not to mention , wonderful woods and details.This came with a Baggs dual with the controls in the sound hole. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! There weren't that many people making original shapes and original designs that were just as good, but different." This fine acoustic treasure will carry in a "packed jam" room, and then some! All for less than a grand. Turnaround. Certainly Larrivee makes nice dreads, OMs, 000s & 00s, but they are all based on the Martin models. Some people consider the neck to be a bit flat but I find the single-piece necks to be fun to play and easy to slide around. It has an under saddle pickup and a soundboard pickup. Oakville: Mosaic Press. I also played it professionally for all these years, so now, she is unfortunately, more of a “player grade”..she’s got some finish checking, little cracks and dings all throughout, but still gorgeous. However, the demand created by the rock and folk-music explosion of the time prompted his shift to steel-stringed acoustic guitars (Revkin 64). Love it but have to sell in order to pay for older Guild F30R that I recently found. These are personal preferences. Begin, Carmelle. It’s hard to place my finger on exactly what makes the look of these guitars different. I tried Taylor, Martin, Breadlove, Ovation, Yamaha and a couple others, just to compare tonal qualities. Foolish I sold it and purchased off ebay a P04 Spruce and Rosewood. I have played a ton of guitars. At the end I want to say that nobody should buy a steelstring without playing a Larrivee, there was about 15 of them I played for hours and they were all great guitars. "Heavenly Harmonies." Had a chance to compare against a 2008 Larrivee LV-09. As a result, Larrivée had to make modifications. Can we talk. I’m trying to find out what Larivee serial number 03702l is worth. In terms of action, I think that at this price point it should go without saying that all Larrivée guitars come with extremely low action, making them a dream to play. I didn't need them anymore," and Pat Metheny says, "She has a very advanced sense of what makes an instrument in the broadest sense of the word. It has a pedestrian appearance, but it is a joy to play. Mine looks to have maple trim around the body, ebony bridge and fingerboard, spruce soundboard and mahogany back and sides. He has since earned a reputation as one of the finest makers in the world and has built guitars for Bruce Cockburn and John Allan Cameron in Canada, and for Joan Baez and Jackson Browne in the United States (Miller 1992b). I ask them to send the Larrivee to their store so I could give it another look. I owned two Martins and a Gibson. Good necks and they stay in tune. Larrivée's willingness to experiment led to the unique style and sound of his guitars: Larrivée's openness with discoveries has been the key factor in the success of Canadian luthiers over the past twenty years and has helped steel-string guitar building succeed on a level that has been national—not merely individual. Oh, love your blog. It’s an L-03 Custom with a 1 11/16 nut, 40 style neck and head stock with open tunners. I’d like to echo the sentiments of most every Larrivee guitar owner before I conclude my review. Also the shape of the neck allows my thumb to cover the low strings too. I am cosidering buying a Larrivee P05 custom for $2800 new but a Martin 00 17s is $2300 both are 12 frets which should I buy. BTW. Hi Jeff, I’m looking at a used Larivee. The aesthetics of a guitar are certainly note-worthy but tend to be more subjective in nature. In fairness the Taylor also had the original “Expression” pickup system which made it even more bang for the buck.The Larrivee’ came without the electronics so I was able to install an L.R.Bagss “Anthem SL” in it. To my ear it has a mellower sound than the rosewood as exhibited by my vintage D-18. Thanks Jean! Construction defects that were glaring. Larrivée guitars began in 1967 in the workshop of Jean’s small home and has grown to include manufacturing plants in Vancouver, Canada (now closed) and in Oxnard, California. Hamilton, Ont. Although, the $1,000+ price tag might cause you to consider just purchasing a full-size guitar instead. To this day, the innovative symmetrical X bracing used on the soundboard is implemented on every Larrivée series except the “30.” It was an innovative process and a tradition that he would pass on for generations . And I walked out with a my L10. Since then, Manzer has demonstrated courage similar to Larrivée's in her willingness to experiment and break new ground. I would even close my eyes and listen expecting that when I re-open them I would see a full sized Martin or Gibson, I can’t get over it! I also loved the width at the nut at 1 7/8 inches. I have been looking and playing Taylors, Martins, Breedloves for a few years. Larrivee may not have the long history of a Martin but the quality of their guitars shows that they have learned a lot since they started in 1967. He doesn't duplicate inlays. Manzer, Linda. I own a Larrivee OM-05. While they certainly dominated the country and western market, Gibson was co-dominant, especially with the J-45 and J-200 models. After having the chance to enjoy and extended chat with Jean Larrivee at the North Vancouver Long and McQuade store a few years ago, he confirmed that the trim and finish don’t add up to anything acoustically….it’s the quality of the wood, the design, and the construction that count. But I was looking for a 12 String Martin and just happen to try a L-03 made in California in 2014. Is that the latter build gteat sounding guitars on a consistent level. It was manufactured in 2014 and with standing the abuse of who knows how many owners or one ungrateful owner it does have some issues that are being corrected but once complete it will be a great little guitar to take to lessons or just enjoy playing in the (parlor). I truly love this guitar. I went home with a SD-40R and I am now in the process of selling all of my Martin’s. All fine guitars in there own way. Sell for about $1,000 USD. At the time, it was out of my price range, but now I am determined to buy one. (1994). 12 Fret - 6 String. In addition to being clean and crisp, it’s worth noting that the Larrivée offers a very balanced tone, meaning that its highs and lows are treated in equal regard throughout the final tone. Do whatever you can to hear and play any of his guitars. The satin finish helps this sound come through. In 2013, a Canadian astronaut named Chris Hadfield floated through the International Space Station strumming the song Space Oddity on his parlor guitar. ... IMHO the Grand Auditorium body shape is better balanced tonally than a dread and as a result will sound better amplified or recorded. (I should mention I've also owned a fine Martin OM-21 and played LOTS of them.) It matched the sound I dreamed of and became an instant friend, confidant and a part of the family. Back in the early seventies a young Jean-Claude created the L body shape which has become a staple of the Larrivee guitar line. None I would complain about or have issues with. Affect on tone and sustain. "Manzer, Linda" In Helmut Kailman et al., eds. An original body shape suitable for all types of music with a solid Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Available in three body shapes - Larrivée (L-02), Dreadnought (D-02) and OM (OM-02), the -02 Series is built in the same Canadian factory as the popular and highly acclaimed Larrivée -03 models. He used thicker pieces of wood and invented a unique bracing or "strutting" system. The gentle, sloping shoulders and lower bout produce a powerful yet well balanced sound suited for all types of music. As a result, Larrivée has inspired many gifted luthiers in Canada to do the same. Those and Santa Cruzes have to be the holy Grails of acoustic guitars! I also have an L-02, purchased from Long and McQuade Toronto in 2000. Every guitar-maker has their own method of naming guitar models and each has its own quirks. The larrivee L-03R Rosewood Standard Series Acoustic Guitar is the original Larrivee body shape created over 40 years ago. And the Baby Taylor sounds like an overpriced kid’s guitar. Interview with author, May 6. Love it! He does one of a kind, each one" (Larrivée). Despite the name “Stagepro Element,” this L.R. An RS-2 would be a neck-thru-body design with 2 humbuckers. Cumpiano, William R. (1993). I own a 60’s Maton and a 90’s Yamaha solid top. I’ve had it about 5 years now and it still plays and looks as new but might sound even better. Mentor,Oh. Merry Christmas! He on hand 5 different models, as he was was approved as a rep/retailer . Usually his guitars have a mosaic of tiny coloured pieces of wood around the sound-hole, a feature formerly found only on classical guitars. Is the hype for real? How Taylor achieves such fantastic neck action I don’t know, but both my 6 string and my 12 string (Jumbo 355) Taylors almost play themselves. Acoustic Guitar 3 (Jan/Feb): 50-53. 18 (3) 20 (5) 20 (5) Nut Width. I had 2 Larrivees I bought mail order (I will never do that again for an acoustic) that would never have left the factory (Oxnard) if I had been doing the final inspection. With a solid X-braced spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, and an ebony fretboard and bridge, this guitar offers detailed chime with an unabated midrange, a stout low end, and a clear, bright cut without being strident. The solid wood used in the construction of a Larrivée guitar is also worth mentioning because not all wood is created equal. The one thing I do know is this. All these qualities and more make this guitar pretty much the only guitar I will need or play. Technical Specifications. (1992a). I have a JV10-E that I purchased in 2006. It´s much easier to play than any other guitar I touched before – I´m not talking about the low action (this can be adjusted for every good guitar), I mean all the impression like the lovely profile of the neck, the feedback of the body, it´s great! 1. I am now th proud owner of th best 12 string guitar in the world. I had never heard of Larrivée guitars as I was fixated on MartinGuitars. I just stumbled upon your site, and love it almost as much as my a Larrivee L10 SE! 10 years ago I went in to buy a Taylor cutaway acoustic-electric – and had the money for a good one – and walked out with a satin-finish mahogany D-03, its hard-shell case, and twice what I paid for it left over. Encyclopedia of Music in Canada, 2d ed. Larrivée’s classical background was also evident in his use of wooden binding, mosaic rosettes, and clear pickguards, all of which set his instruments apart from other steel-strings. One of the best sounding guitars I’ve ever owned. I was thinking maybe someone who reads this site may be able to shed some light on this. The all-new, redesigned Baker-T Pro is delivering now. The tone of this guitar is intoxicating. Laskin, Grit. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 802. It is a limited series Indian Laurel L-03 and the effect was immediate. A Vancouverite, Dunn is famous for his brilliant and refined replicas of guitars made by the legendary Italian luthier, Mario Maccaferri. I agree with you – the Larrivee has a very striking appearance that leaves an impression on anybody who sees it. The shape of this thrilling instrument is the famous "L" Larrivee body, and carries forward that lusty, traditional Larrivee sound! It´s a great guitar, but for me it seems to be a lady from the upper class and I ever prefer the tops of the avarage class. Since I got the chance to play the OM-40 (mahogany). All apprenticed with Larrivée, openly credit him with pioneering a uniquely Canadian tradition, and are now based in Toronto. I totally agree with you about the Larrivée 12 string guitar. He developed his own style of strutting which gives Canadian guitars a very unique sound in general.... Canadian builders haven't been influenced by Martin, which has allowed us to go off in other directions with a lot of support from each other." Required fields are marked *. Miller, Mark. The larrivee L-03R Rosewood Standard Series Acoustic Guitar is the original Larrivee body shape created over 40 years ago. The price point on Larrivees is very hard to beat, and I’d put my LV-10 (it is stunning) up against any other, and I’ve had many Taylors, Martins and Larrivees (the C-10 perhaps my fave of all). I do hit Taylormade golf clubs! The biggest “pro” for the Larrivée guitar is that all of the above-mentioned qualities – qualities which set these guitars among the likes of Martin and Taylor – are often priced well below comparable acoustic guitars. Fortunately, I got the better, more figured woods on mine! And here is where I disagree with Josh. Nobody knew at the time that this teenager, whose name was Jean Larrivee, would go on to become one of the most influential Canadian guitar makers, whose guitars would be valued at over 150x’s that of his first guitar. Learn how your comment data is processed. He showed me the supply of wood he has in his factory, and could tell me when and when he picked out each batch. Features: Solid Rosewood Back & Sides (East Indian) This Larrivee has beautiful, clarity and respnds to lightest touch. Born from years of research, and containing an enhanced ""Scalloped Parabolic Hybrid"" bracing system, the OM-40 is a striking balance of strength, clarity, and the volume you'd expect from a vintage dreadnought. Larrivée's courage to experiment originally set him apart: Laskin said: "We didn't just copy Martins, which was the very common route for American builders until maybe fifteen years ago. I purchased my Larivee L-O3-12 in 2003. Great bottom end in the Larrivee but a nice, clear high end with great projection. These guitars have a somewhat elongated body, making them different in both tone and look from something like the Baby Taylor. For early builders, lutherie was not an art: it was a living (Cumpiano, 50). As far as it’s tone, completely balanced and beautiful. I am a very happy puppy and recommend Larrivee to whom ever will listen. (Better be. I own a 2008 Taylor 210CE which for a cheaper Taylor holds its own IMO against some of the bigger boys. Any opinions. There is big difference, people sad it is only 10-15% difference. Maybe but I would not agree.. That small difference in sound is everything when it comes to recording, how ever you want to call it, my experience is telling me that.. Any thoughts on the Taylor V bracing? I got a DO4W performer series with mother-of-pearl vine inlay Heard the inlay is his wife ebony fretboard made in USA California it’s a $3000 guitar Canadian got it for 1500 Canadian on sale… Just try to pry it out of my hands…lol with the walnut it reminds me I’m on Martin but with a lot of clarity…… Every time I pull without the case and someone strums it there immediately in love……. Inlay work on musical instruments has been a tradition since before the Renaissance, but Laskin's approach is unique in drawing more on illustration art than on musical instruments. PS. BTW, Taylor guitars are overpriced, and lack the woody sound of a Martin or a Guild in my opinion. "Dreadnought," the traditional Martin-style body shape, has a broader waist and shoulders that are more square than the body of a Larrivée or classical guitar. . By taking a classical guitar’s shape but slightly increasing its size, the Larrivée L-body would become his signature, and it remains unique in the steel-string world to this day. I have a Larravee D-10, and one thing worthy of note is that even though it’s a dreadnought it responds beautifully when you’re Fingerpicking. The guitar features all solid wood construction with a Canadian Sitka spruce top and rosewood back and sides. Laskin's guitars have also earned high praise for their beautiful tone. This Larrivee is the first guitar I ever bought that I didn’t have at least some buyers remorse. The apprentice relationship only lasted a short time but the impact has lasted decades. I also have a Martin D-16GT and I’m looking forward to owning either a Taylor 414cr-R or a Stonebridge G22CR-C or G23CR-C in the future If you’re serious about playing the guitar you’ll be like the rest of us and own multiple guitars. The steel-string tradition was identified entirely with the United States. My old Fishman Loudbox Performer never sounded so well before. – Bob Taylor (no, not THE Bob Taylor) I’m the one who passed on my namesake guitar for an L10se! My father left me his 1945 Martin D-18 and that was why I never looked to any other guitar manufacturers. I just have never heard of, or seen another one since. He went to his local music shop and bought a cheap $18 guitar in an effort to learn Eddy’s style. I too have a L-03 12 string and could not believe such an instrument existed in the 12 string form. Ther was a lot of nice guitars but none of them managed to touch my heart. Canadian folk legend Stan Rogers writes on the jacket of his album Turnaround: "Special thanks to Grit Laskin, luthier, who built one magnificent guitar.". The guitar has three necks. I agree with everyone that the tone of the Larrivee is probably the best balance, but the “playability” of the Taylor can’t be matched by either my Martin or my Larrivee. My jumbo has a b-band A1 pickup/preamp that always gets compliments from the crowds. When I find enough money on the street (or in the garden) I´d love to check out the OM-60 but the risk is low although I keep my eyes open all the time. I’ve owned both for many years, including Martin and Gibson, and Larrivee are a cut above any other brand when it comes to consistency of tone. - Larrivee OM-03 … I can’t really say which I love more. He does pretty wild-looking inlays. mine is in the $5000 range I purchased a Taylor 300 series and gigged with it for 3 weeks and the thing frustrated me electronically. As an aside I tried a few Seagulls and these guitars to me represent good quality if your budget puts a Larrivee out of reach. I also worry about the bridge pulling and the face distorting from the tension there. Larrivée's classical background is obvious in the style of his guitars. Laskin, Grit. I don’t own a Larivee yet. 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