L-body

Gibson L-00 Sunburst, 1934

On October 21, 2023 /

This Gibson L-00 dates to 1934, with the L-00 built from 1932 to 1945 as the lowest cost L model. There have been some reissues of 1930’s models offered in the last decade. And yes, the ’00’ is two zeros. For being plain, the Gibson L-00 models are remarkably good sounding instruments with a very even representation throughout the tonal range. As with many Gibson models, the top is Spruce. The sides, back, neck, body blocks and linings are mahogany, and the bridge and unbound fingerboard are rosewood.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

Larrivee C-09 Florentine Cutaway Steel String, 1994

On April 12, 2023 /

The Larrivee C-09 is still in production, and is fundamentally an L-09 model but with a pointed Florentine Cutaway. The Larrivee L-Body draws from classical guitar proportions, and delivers a full, rich and evenly balanced tone with plenty of volume and projection.

Used

This instrument has sold

Gibson L-00 Standard Steel String Sunburst, 2018

On February 7, 2023 /

The Gibson L-00 Standard steel string reproduces one of the three classic ‘L’ models built from the 1926 to 1945 period. These inexpensive, lightly built instruments were very responsive and used by many casual players and mid range professionals. The L-00 began production in 1929 with a 12-fret neck, but by the time of its second 1933 catalog listing had a 14-fret neck. Some of the last few examples, from 1943 on, had the ‘Only a Gibson is Good Enough’ banner. At this point, the L-00 was being replaced with the ‘LG’ series.

Used

This instrument has sold

Larrivee L-09-12 12 String Guitar Natural, 2004

On February 1, 2023 /

Here we have a lovely Larrivee L-09-12, 12 string model built during 2004 in Oxnard, California. Based on the long-proven L-body, which itself is influenced by classical guitar principles that produce a rich, full, well balanced tone, this guitar is in very good, clean condition with only light wear. This model is still in production. Larrivee began production in Oxnard, California during 2001 after a total of ten locations in Canada since 1968, though Canadian production did not end till 2013.

Used

This instrument has sold

Larrivee LV-03 Mahogany Satin, 2008

On January 23, 2023 /

The Larrivee LV-03 Mahogany Steel String Acoustic Guitar is part of the Recording series, and uses the traditional Larrivee L body, drawn from the proportions of the Hauser style classical guitar. This gives it a very reliable, even tonal representation throughout the spectrum and plenty of volume when requested. The cutaway definitely adds to the upper fret accessibility.

Used

This instrument has sold

Larrivee L10 12-String Guitar with Dragon Inlay, 1980s

On April 5, 2022 /

This Larrivee L10 12 String guitar with a Dragon headstock inlay was built in Victoria, British Columbia, and dates to the very early 1980’s. Based on their standard ‘L’ body, which is itself based on classical guitar body proportions, this lovely guitar is built using Sitka Spruce for the top Abalone for the top purfling and rosette, Indian Rosewood for the sides, back and head plate, Mahogany for the body blocks and neck and Ebony for the bridge and bound fingerboard.

Vintage

This instrument has sold

L-body

Gibson L-00 Sunburst, 1934

Larrivee C-09 Florentine Cutaway Steel String, 1994

Gibson L-00 Standard Steel String Sunburst, 2018

Larrivee L-09-12 12 String Guitar Natural, 2004

Larrivee LV-03 Mahogany Satin, 2008

Larrivee L10 12-String Guitar with Dragon Inlay, 1980s

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