Larrivee Limited Run SD-40-RW 12 Fret Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought
This guitar is a limited run. It has a Sloped Shoulder body that meets the neck at the 12th fret, and features a 20+ year old AAA Sitka Spruce top from Jean’s private stash, Rosewood back and sides, an enlarged soundhole (4.25”), vine headstock inlay, a pyramid bridge and interior label signed by Jean Larrivee. The enlarged soundhole allows significantly greater mid-range punch, emphasizing the low end, and increasing overall volume.
Based on Larrivee’s tried and true "X-Brace" design, Jean blended a non-symmetrical scalloped lateral cross-bracing pattern. This means maximum strength using the least amount of material. It's a build that allows even further vibration of the soundboard, while still offering a controlled bass response. The 40 Series are built in America using all solid wood, like all Larrivée's, and feature brand new upgrades like bone bridge pins, nut and saddle, diamond fingerboard dots and 18:1 open back tuners. Jean's exciting new design means a fresh new sound that is sure to appeal to traditional and long-time Larrivée players alike.
Specifications
Wood
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
Top: 20+ Year Old AAA Sitka Spruce
Neck: Mahogany
Headplate: Ebony
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Hardware
Tuners: Open Back 18:1
Saddle: Bone Compensated
Nut: Bone
Bridge Pins: Composite w/Dots
Case: Hardshell Flat Top
Measurements
Scale Length: 25.5”
Upper Bout: 11.25”
Waist: 10.5”
Lower Bout: 15”
Body Depth: 4.875”
Nut Width: 1-3/4”
Saddle Spacing: 2-1/4”
Details
Finish: Satin
Bracing Pattern: Scalloped Hybrid
Neck Joins Body: 12th Fret
Rosette: Bold Rope
Top Purfling: Bold Rope
Body Binding: Maple
Heel Cap: Maple
Fingerboard Binding: Maple
Bridge Style: Pyramid
Pick Guard: Tortoise
Inlay
Headstock: Vine
Fingerboard: Diamond Inlay
Bridge: N/A
