Available at The Guitar Store at Quimper Sound Records, the premier guitar dealer in the Northwest, the Larrivee O-40 guitar is based on Jean Larrivee's innovative "X-Brace" design. This design blends a non-symmetrical scalloped lateral cross-bracing pattern with the standard X-Brace, offering maximum strength with minimal material usage. This unique build allows for even greater soundboard vibration while maintaining a controlled bass response.
Craftsmanship:
Crafted in America using all solid wood, the O-40 boasts a 12-Fret Mahogany neck, bone bridge pins, nut and saddle, diamond fingerboard dots, and 18:1 open back tuners. The stunning Koa on the back and sides, sourced from Jean's private stash, gives the guitar a beautiful finish.
Sound:
Koa, a Hawaiian tonewood, is highly prized for its warm and balanced tone, clear top end, and strong midrange. Its density and stiffness result in quick attack and excellent sustain, making it an ideal choice for fingerstyle playing. Koa is relatively lightweight, stable, easy to work with, and has a striking visual appearance.
Specifications:
Wood:
Back & Sides:
Koa
Top:
Sitka Spruce
Neck:
12 Fret Mahogany
Headplate:
Ebony
Fingerboard:
Ebony
Bridge:
Ebony
Hardware:
Tuners:
Open Back 18:1
Saddle:
Bone Compensated
Nut:
Bone
Bridge Pins:
Composite with Dots
Case:
Hardshell Flat Top
Measurements:
Scale Length:
24"
Overall Length:
36.75"
Body Length:
18"
Upper Bout:
9.5"
Waist:
7.75"
Lower Bout:
13.25"
Body Depth:
4"
Nut Width:
1 3/4"
Saddle Spacing:
2 7/32"
Details:
Finish:
Satin
Bracing Pattern:
Scalloped Hybrid
Rosette:
Radial Wood
Top Purfling:
Bold Rope
Body Binding:
Rosewood with Multi-Stripes (Like the 10 Series)
