[SOLD] 1975 Larrivee Classical Guitar, Toronto Shop

[sixpickn]

This is a great sounding, great playing guitar in good condition, and a very nice piece of Larrivee history.  Hand signed and dated by Jean Larrivee from when they were putting out around one guitar per day.  I bought it here on the forum in 2006 and have done nothing to it other than play it a lot and change strings.  Articulate clear nasal basses and warm rich trebles, lots of volume up the neck.  Sitka top, rosewood B/S, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, full classical width neck (just under 2 1/8" at the nut).  No cracks in any wood, just a little finish checking where the ebony fretboard joins the neck between frets 8 and 12 (see pics in next post).  Some other minor finish wear.  It's a real pleasure to play and has a lively sensitive touch.  Case and room humidified since I've had it, no issues.  Comes with newer Larrivee archtop 5-latch case.  Will ship UPS ground from western NY to Continental US only, US postal money order preferred, no paypal.  Must be logged in to view pics.  $1,095 shipped, not interested in trades right now.

[sixpickn]

Here's some more pictures (must log in).  There is some thumb-wear into the nitro finish on the back of the neck (see pic) in first position but not into the wood.  There is some finish wear on the upper bout sides where it has contacted a case, but I don't think it was this case.  There are a couple small dings on the top on the lower bass bout near the armrest, and small fingernail marks here and there.  It has been played a lot, and has a clear, sweet tone that rings and rings.  Tapping the back (gently) produces no loose brace sounds, it sounds very solid and resonant.  There is no truss rod.   Low E string action is <3/16" at the 12th fret from top of the fret to the center of the string.  High E string is <1/8".   Saddle is 1/16" above the bridge on the treble side, 1/8" on the bass side.  My camera is not that good, if you have need of more detailed pics let me know.  thanks.

- jim

[sixpickn]

Happy Thanksgiving bump!  This is a good one.

[AZLiberty]

Jim,

Sent you a PM.  My wife has been wanting one of these for a few (15) years.

Mark