Larrivée OM-40 Legacy Series - Canada 2023

Larrivée Guitars, founded by Canadian luthier Jean Larrivée in 1967, has earned a reputation for crafting finely detailed, hand-built acoustic guitars. Known for their precision craftsmanship and tonewoods, Larrivée guitars have made their mark on the acoustic world. From humble beginnings, Larrivée expanded to the United States, where the brand solidified its standing in the global market. With a focus on quality construction, each guitar reflects the company’s dedication to producing instruments that combine aesthetic beauty with tonal excellence.

The 2023 Larrivée OM-40 Legacy is a beautifully crafted, special-order 12-fret model, part of the Legacy series that draws inspiration from vintage designs. This particular OM features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, offering a traditional, warm, and balanced tone. The 12-fret neck joint enhances the guitar's resonance, producing a rich, clear midrange with a slightly sweeter sound than its 14-fret counterpart. Its smaller body size provides exceptional comfort and a focused sound, while the bone bridge pins add a subtle increase in tonal clarity and sustain.

Soundwise, the OM-40 Legacy delivers a robust and articulate tone, excelling in both fingerstyle and light strumming applications. The mahogany body brings warmth and richness, while the spruce top offers bright, dynamic highs. With its near-new condition, the guitar's playability is seamless, with smooth fretwork and a comfortable neck that makes it easy to navigate across the fretboard. This instrument has been carefully maintained, showcasing its immaculate state with minimal signs of use, and its combination of materials and craftsmanship ensures it will age gracefully, improving in tone over time.

Features:

Action at 1st fret: 0.75mm

Action at 12th fret: 2.5mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 19.85mm

Nut Width: 44.6mm

12 fret width: 55.31mm

Weight: 1.8kg / 3.97lb

Body Type: OM (Orchestra Model), 12-fret neck joint

Top: Solid Sitka spruce

Back and Sides: Solid mahogany

Neck: Mahogany with a traditional dovetail neck joint

Fretboard: Ebony

Scale Length: 24.9" (12-fret design)

Bridge: Ebony with bone saddle

Bridge Pins: Bone (replacing original pins, in case)

Pickguard: Tortoise-style

Bindings: Grained ivoroid

Finish: Gloss finish

Soundhole Rosette: Abalone

Tuners: Larrivée-stamped, open-back tuners

Frets: 20

Neck Profile: Modified low-profile

Case: OHSC