Made in Vancouver, Canada, top quality, all solid wood guitars. 

Jean Larrivee built his first guitar for the simplest of reasons:  he was studying the classic guitar, and he needed a better instrument than he could afford. 

So when Edgar Monch offered to teach him how to build his own, he jumped at the opportunity.  He didn't know then that he would discover a passion for building guitars which would eclipse his love of playing. 

In the thirty years that have passed since, Jean has built some of the world's most sought after instruments, renown for their meticulous craftsmanship, sparkling sound, and roadworthy toughness. 

His guitars have earned the respect and love of musicians all over the world.  Their sound has made them a common sight in the recording studios of Nashville, while their beauty moved the curators of the Musee Canadien des Civilisation to acquire one for their permanent collection. 

A fine guitar often seems to possess an element of magic, but the process of building it is very down-to-earth.  There are no secret recipes or mystery ingredients.  It's woodworking. 

You hone your designs, you build with the best raw materials, and you assemble each individual piece with care and precision. 

Do this consistently and you'll produce fine guitars.  Do it efficiently and you'll produce affordable guitars.  Because a fine instrument only fulfills it's purpose when a musician can afford to buy it. 

Jean has never been content to copy other builders' designs.  Very early in his career he began experimenting, evolving a design that has both a strong, balanced sound, and the structural integrity to last a lifetime. 

The symmetrical bracing pattern that he pioneered is the culmination of those experiments.  This subtle, but significant, refinement gives Larrivee guitars their unique sound: crisp, focused, and bright; without the boominess commonly associated with scalloped-braced designs. 

While Jean's early training stressed traditional construction methods, he has always been an enthusiastic innovator.  Today, machines and techniques he developed can be found in many of the world's guitar factories. 

But whether a method is high-tech or traditional, the goal is always the same: to make it better, to make it more efficiently.  We've learned that efficiency and quality, far from being at odds, go hand-in-hand. 

Today, many components are produced by computer-controlled machines, at tolerances impossible to achieve using hand methods.  These precision parts are then hand-assembled and finished by skilled craftspeople. 

The result?  Judge for yourself.  We take great pride in the guitars we produce, and with good reason.  We know what we put into them.  But in the end, it's your ears, hands, and eyes that must discover that little element of magic in every Larrivee guitar. 

LARRIVEE GUITARS  

FEATURES BY MODEL TYPE:

The 03 and Parlour models feature all solid wood construction, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard & bridge, transparent pickguard, adjustable truss rod, hand-fit dovetail neck joint, symmetrical bracing, composite nut & saddles, fretboard binding, satin finish, and Larrivee's lifetime warranty. Model 03 and Parlour do not include the case. Extra $65 for Larrivee case. All of the 03 series have a 1&11/16" nut width. The Parlour is 1&3/4". 03 and Parlour models are of solid mahogany or rosewood back and sides with Sitka spruce top.

04 model = 03 model with gloss finish.

Model 05 features all solid wood construction, solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, flame maple body binding, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard & bridge, abalone rosette, wood binding, transparent pickguard, adjustable truss rod, hand-fit dovetail neck joint, composite nut & saddle, bound fingerboard, inlaid silver headstock border, Larrivee headstock logo (mother-of-pearl). Includes deluxe Larrivee hard-shell case.

Model 09 features all solid wood construction, solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides on base 09 model, flame maple body binding, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard & bridge, abalone rosette, wood binding, transparent pickguard, adjustable truss rod, hand-fit dovetail neck joint, composite nut & saddle, bound fingerboard, inlaid silver headstock border, Larrivee headstock logo (mother-of-pearl). Includes deluxe Larrivee hard-shell case.

Model 10 features all solid wood construction, spruce top and rosewood back and sides on base 10 model, one-piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard & bridge, abalone rosette, wood binding, transparent pickguard, adjustable truss rod, hand-fit dovetail neck joint, composite nut & saddle, bound fingerboard, inlaid silver headstock border, matching inlays on fretboard and bridge wings, Larrivee headstock logo (mother-of-pearl), engraved abalone mother-of-pearl position markers, abalone purfling around top. Includes deluxe Larrivee hard-shell case.

Premium quality hardshell case included in price (except 03 and Parlour series).

Larrivee, Dreadnought or Orchestra Body Guitars (L, D or OM models):
L/D/OM-03 Mahogany Standard, call for price.
L/D/OM-03E Mahogany Standard with Fishman Pro pickup factory installed, call for price.
L/D/OM-05 Mahogany Standard, call for price.
L/D/OM-05E Mahogany Standard, with Fishman Pro Blender factory installed, call for price.
L/D/OM-09 Rosewood Standard, call for price.
L/D/OM-10 Rosewood Deluxe, call for price.
OM-PA, Pete Anderson signature, call for price. Call for availability.
Hard deluxe Larrivee case included on the 05, 09 and 10 models.

Please see options section for pickup systems and other options.

(L) Larrivee Body Guitar size: 16" Lower Bout, 11-5/8" Upper Bout, 10-3/8" Waist, 20-1/4" Length, 4" maximum depth, 25-1/2" scale. 1-3/4" neck width on 05, 09 and 10 models.

(OM) Orchestra Model Guitar size: 15-3/8" Lower Bout, 11-5/8" Upper Bout, 9-1/2" Waist, 19-3/8" Length, 4" maximum depth, 25-1/2" scale. 1-3/4" neck width on 05, 09 and 10 models.

(D) Dreadnought Guitar size: 16" Lower Bout, 11-3/4" Upper Bout, 10-7/8" Waist, 19-3/4" Length, 4-1/2" maximum depth, 25-1/2" scale. 1-11/16" neck width.

Larrivee, Dreadnought or Orchestra Body Venetian Cutaway Guitars (LV, DV or OMV models)
LV/OMV-03E Mahogany Standard, with Fishman Pro pickup factory installed, call for price.
LV/OMV-03RE Rosewood Standard, with Fishman Pro Blender factory installed, call for price.
LV/DV/OMV -05E Mahogany Standard, with Fishman Pro Blender factory installed, call for price.
LV/DV/OMV -09 Rosewood Standard, call for price.
LV/DV/OMV -10 Rosewood Deluxe, call for price.
Hard deluxe Larrivee case included on the 05, 09 and 10 models.

Please see options section for pickup systems and other options.

(LV) Same dimensions as the Larrivee Body Guitar, except with Venetian cutaway.
(DV) Same dimensions as the Dreadnought Body Guitar, except with Venetian cutaway.
(OMV) Same dimensions as the Orchestra Body Guitar, except with Venetian cutaway.

Larrivee, Dreadnought or Orchestra Body 12-String Guitars:
L-05-12 Mahogany Standard, call for price.
L-09-12 Rosewood Standard, call for price.
L-10-12 Rosewood Deluxe, call for price.
Hard deluxe Larrivee case included on the above models.

Jumbo Guitars:
J-05 Mahogany Standard
J-09 Rosewood Standard
J-10 Rosewood Deluxe
Custom quote only. Call for prices.

Jumbo Guitar size: 17" Lower Bout, 12-1/2" Upper Bout, 10-3/4" Waist, 20-5/8" Length, 4-3/4" maximum depth, 25-1/2" scale. 1-11/16" neck width.

Parlour Guitars: All solid wood.
Mahogany back and sides, spruce top, call for price.
Maple back and sides, spruce top, special edition, call for price.
Rosewood back and sides, spruce top, special edition, call for price.
Koa back and sides, spruce top, special edition, call for price.
Gigbag now included on all parlors.
Parlour Guitar size: 13" Lower Bout, 11-1/4" Upper Bout, 9-1/2" waist, 3-1/2" Depth, 24" scale, 12 fret body join, 1-3/4" nut width.

Acoustic Basses:
B-02E with Fishman Pro, Mahogany, Custom quote only.
B-02E bass case, call for price.

OTHER MODELS :
Larrivee Large Body Guitars:
L-30 Classic, call for price.
C-30 Classic cutaway, call for price.
Classic Guitar: 15" Lower Bout, 11" Upper Bout, 66 cm scale. 52mm neck width.

Larrivee Small Body Guitars:
LS-05 Mahogany Standard
LS-09 Rosewood Standard
LS-10 Rosewood Deluxe

OO Body Guitars:
OO-05 Mahogany Standard
OO-09 Rosewood Standard
OO-10 Rosewood Deluxe

Cutaway Large Body Guitars:
LCJ-05 Mahogany Standard
LCJ-09 Rosewood Standard
LCJ-10 Rosewood Deluxe

Cutaway Small Body Guitars:
CS-05 Mahogany Standard
CS-09 Rosewood Standard
CS-10 Rosewood Deluxe

PRESENTATION MODELS :
Masterpiece models featuring the best of all guitar construction materials and processes. Hand engraved human figure inlay on headstock, highest grade woods available, highly engraved abalone & mother-of-pearl position markers, abalone purfling on all bound edges, bridge wing inlays, abalone fingerboard extension, headstock bordered with inlaid silver.

L-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.
C-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.
D-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.
OM-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.
OO-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.
LJ-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.
LCJ-72 Rosewood Presentation, call for price.

OPTIONAL FEATURES:
Call for prices on optional features.

Twelve String Version call for price.(only for L, D, DV, LV, LJ, C, LCJ & J Bodies.) Twelve strings have a 1-7/8" neck width.
Fishman Deluxe SC pickup
Fishman Matrix Natural I or Natural II Pickup
Fishman Prefix Pro Pickup
Fishman Prefix Plus Pickup
Fishman Pro Blender Pickup
Fishman Prefix Plus Blender Pickup
Left handed version - No Charge
Torch fingerboard inlay
Neck Width Substitutions
Gold Package - Machine Heads and End Pin
Ebony tuners, w/gold hardware
Abalone bound top
Abalone fingerboard extension
Deluxe Bridge Wings
Presentation Bridge Wings
Vine Bridge Wings
Sunburst finish
Black gloss finish
Preso Torch 11
Leaf 33
Deluxe Fretboard,
Vase and Vine (old style)
Vine Fretboard
Presentation fretboard
Reverse fretboard

Body Woods:
Rosewood Back and Sides on 03 or 04 model
Brazilian Rosewood (when available)
Curly Maple Back and Sides
Quilted Maple Back and Sides
Flame Koa Back and Sides
Reserve grade Koa Back and Sides
Walnut Back and Sides
Butternut Back and Sides

Top Woods:
Flame Koa top
Reserve grade Koa top
Flame Maple top
Quilted Maple top
Walnut top
Bearclaw Sitka spruce top
Engleman Spruce Top (when available) - No Charge

Wood Photo 

HEADSTOCK OPTIONS:
Photo 
Leaf and Flower A,
Leaf and Flower B
Torch pattern (matches old style presentation fingerboard pattern)
Eagle Head
Flying Eagle
Dragon
Dolphin
Gryphon.
Sea Horse
Unicorn
Mermaid
Male Genie
Female Genie
Mucha Lady
Joker
Jester
Tambourine Lady
Angel
Dancer
Rose Lady
Robin Hood
Flautist
Rapunzel
Lady #1 - Anna
Lady #1 - Sophia
Lady #1 - Lucia
Lady #1 - Marion
Lady #1 - Emily
Lady #1 - Aimee
Lady headstock inlays with "trestle" border