Are Larrivee guitars any good?

Are Larrivee guitars any good?

They’re all-solid wood, and they’re professional quality guitars in every sense of the term. I own an OM-03W, which is an OM with walnut back and sides, and an L-03R, a rosewood L body. The satin finish “3 Series” Larrivées are probably the best bargain Larrivée offers, especially if you can find a used one.

Are parlor guitars good for beginners?

Because of their small size, parlor guitars are great for beginners, especially those with small fingers. On top of being comfortable and student-friendly, parlor guitars have enough depth and tone quality for even experienced players to appreciate.

Are parlor guitars good for strumming?

Are parlor guitars good for strumming? Parlor guitars tend to be preferred by finger pickers. This is because you can easily activate the top string which creates some wonderful sounds when combined with fingerpicking.

What is a parlor size guitar?

A parlor guitar is a compact and narrow-waisted instrument, generally smaller than Martin’s single 0 size. The name comes from the rooms in which the guitar was typically played in the late 19th century. Why interest in parlor guitars is skyrocketing. Notable players on why they love parlor guitars.

Are Larrivee guitars handmade?

In 1977, Larrivee moved his shop to Vancouver Island in Victoria British Columbia. During this period, Jean Larrivee built new machinery to increase production (while still keeping his instruments largely handmade where it counted).

Where are Larrivee guitars made?

Vancouver
In early March 1998, Larrivee Guitars moved to a new 33000 square foot facility in the heart of Vancouver, where 100 highly skilled people in the Guitar industry made 60-72 guitars a day. Much of this production was to accommodate our largest client at the time.

Is a parlor guitar harder to play?

Acoustic guitars are harder to play than electric guitars as the strings are usually a heavier gauge, resulting in greater tension. The action (string height) is also usually higher. A LOT of people ask the same thing before buying their first guitar.

Are Parlour guitars easier?

What is Scale Length? Scale length is the reason why (all things being equal) small string instruments like parlor guitars are easier to play than regular sized ones – the shorter scale length allows for strings to be relaxed and easier to fret.

Are Larrivee Guitars made in USA?

All this goes to say that I’ve played a LOT of Larrivees, both Canadian and American made.

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