Larrivée (guitar company)

Jean Larrivée Guitars Ltd.. is an instrument construction company in Vancouver, Canada. It was founded in 1967 by Jean Larrivée, is still family owned and specialized in producing high-quality acoustic guitars, as well as electric guitars and mandolins will be produced.

History

Jean Larrivée began to study classical guitar at the age of 20 years and the German luthier Edgar Mönch was later presented in Toronto. With him Larrivée completed his training as luthiers, acquired a workshop and initially dedicated to the sale of guitars. From the year 1971 he began to produce his first steel-string guitars, which were based on the dreadnought body shape of Martin Guitars. In the years 1971-1977 Jean Larrivée expanded his company. In 1972 he married Wendy Jones, which technically proved valuable for the company, since they engraving and inlay designed for guitar and performed. In 1976, Jean Larrivée had eight staff, who produced 25 to 30 instruments per month. Most of it was sold in Canada, but some live in Europe, where they were well received. 1977 the company moved to Victoria, British Columbia, where a significant increase in quality could be achieved by the use of new machines. 1998 the company moved again, this time to its current headquarters in Vancouver. Covering an area of ​​33,000 square meters, about 60 to 70 guitars are produced daily. 2001 a second production facility in California, USA was opened.

Special

The D -03 model was introduced in 1997 and was originally only be produced in a limited edition of 1000 pieces. Due to the huge demand, which reached this model, it has become in the meantime the standard model of the company.

In Larrivée Guitars, there is still no Production Line, making the guitars enjoy a very good reputation among guitarists because of their hand reached in production quality. They are made from selected solid and fine woods and include not only the instruments of other manufacturers to the most popular guitars in the higher price segment. As a rule, each of Larrivée guitar comes with a certificate of authenticity and a serial number contained in what is intended to emphasize the uniqueness of each individual instrument as unique.

Unlike many competitors Larrivée had at no time his guitars in low-wage countries such as China, Taiwan and South Korea finished.

Many famous musicians play Larrivée guitars, including Georg Danzer, Rain Fendrich, Peter Ratzenbeck, John Hiatt, Dave Shul, Ray Scott and Brad Paisley.

Models

• 03 Recording Series
• 05 Mahogany Select Series
• 09 Rosewood Artist Series
• 10 Rosewood Deluxe Series
• 11 Fingerstyle Series
• 50 Mahogany Traditional Series
• 60 Rosewood Traditional Series
• 30 Series Classical Guitars

The Model 03 Recording Series is produced in Canada, most other models in California.