According to Matthew Larrivée (one of Jean’s sons, who runs the Oxnard facility), this is no accident: “We’ve been hearing from customers who want more traditional looks and that classic vintage American dreadnought boominess, and this new design is the response.” In the case of the D-40R, the “looks” part of the equation translates into a classic dreadnought shape, herringbone purfling, a squared-off headstock, and open-back Grover tuning machines. Rating you give the Martin D Mahogany: 4 - Highly recommend it. Larrivée guitars typically bear some mark of Jean Larrivée’s very individual design sense, but the D-40R is clearly influenced by Martin’s classic dreadnought designs. Experience that signature Martin tone with the beautiful D Mahogany 09 FSC acoustic guitar. Martin Custom OM-18, Golden Era, Adirondack Spruce/Genuine Mahogany. The company recently introduced a new line of guitars called the Legacy Series, and we checked out the D-40R dreadnought. Larrivee D-09 Artist Series Specifications Wood Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood Top: Sitka Spruce Neck: Mahogany Headplate: Ebony Fingerboard: Ebony Bridge. We have sent this fine Wildwood Custom Martin to a good home.

Originally the smaller of the two facilities, this US location has now eclipsed the Vancouver shop in size and production, in effect turning Larrivée into a primarily American manufacturer. But the biggest change came in 2001, when Larrivée opened a factory in Oxnard, California. has been a permanent part of the American experience: The oldest,most respected, most innovative guitar in American history.

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