Where are Larrivee guitars made?

Where are Larrivee guitars made?

Today, Larrivée’s high-end instruments are constructed and assembled in the Oxnard shop, while the Vancouver factory handles their satin-finish guitars (although guitars are often sent down from the Canadian factory for finishing touches in Oxnard, and many of the parts for the Oxnard instruments are made in Canada).

Do Larrivee Guitars have truss rods?

Our truss rod is located on the inside of the guitar, where the neck joins the body. You can see it by sticking a small mirror (Like a woman’s compact) inside the guitar and looking up under the fingerboard.

When did Larrivee move to USA?

2001
Larrivee guitars moving to States — since 2001, and after the 2008 economic downturn it’s become difficult to keep both open, said owner John Larrivée. The company plans to sell the Vancouver factory to recoup losses of recent years, though it employs 30 people and is still profitable, he said.

Is Larrivée a high end guitar?

The Larrivée P-03 Recording Series is made with Sitka Spruce for the top, Mahogany for the back, sides, and neck, and the fretboard is made of Ebony with a satin finish. Although the materials are a bit different for both guitars, they are still of the highest quality.

When did Larrivee guitars move to California?

September 2001
Founded in 1967 by Jean Larrivée, the company moved from Toronto, Ontario, to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1977, and to Vancouver in 1982. A second plant opened in California in September 2001.

Are Larrivée guitars handmade?

During this period, Jean Larrivee built new machinery to increase production (while still keeping his instruments largely handmade where it counted).

Why are Godin guitars so cheap?

Godin has started shipping directly to dealers, circumventing distributors in a number of countries, and it has focused heavily on affordability, with many of its models under $1,000, Mr. MacNeill said.

Are Seagull guitars made in Canada?

All of our guitars are Made In Canada. Being able to say these words and truthfully mean it, is something we are very proud of in this day and age. All of our Seagull guitars are made in Canada from start to finish, by sustainably sourced wood from our own backyard in a controlled manner.

Are Godin and Seagull the same?

Seagull is a Canadian company and sub-brand of Godin Guitars that produces acoustic guitars, mandolins, and ukuleles. The company was originally located in La Patrie, a small village in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, and founded in 1982 by Robert Godin and a few of his friends.

Which artists use Godin Guitars?

Guitarist David Levita has played with some of the biggest artists in the industry including Alanis Morissette, Rod Stewart, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw to name a few, and one guitar that shares the stage with him is his Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance.

Is Larrivee a high end guitar?

How do you find the serial number on a guitar?

You can look up a serial number either in Gruhn’s Guide or run the number in the manufacturer’s database. The serial number itself will give you date information and the database will have a description of the guitar so you can check the specs of the guitar in question.

What kind of wood is the Larrivée P-03 made of?

This Larrivée P-03 Parlor has all solid wood construction with mahogany back and sides combined with a Canadian sitka spruce top and x-bracing. The neck is crafted from a single piece of mahogany. The fingerboard and bridge are high quality African ebony.

What is a Larrivée parlor guitar?

Today the Larrivée Parlor has become the parlor guitar by which all others are measured according to some players. Some players who are used to large body dreadnoughts or jumbo guitars may think a “parlor” guitar is a children’s guitar. I assure you, unless your child is a serious player, it isn’t.

What is a P03 parlor guitar?

Larrivée P-03 Parlor is a real little beauty that was hand build Feb. 6, 2012 in a natural satin finish. Don’t let the small size fool you as this little parlor sized guitar is pleasure to play and can hold its own sitting in with a couple of dreadnoughts. It stands tall against much bigger body instruments.