Product: Larrivee C-35 Classical
Price Paid: US $2000 used used
Submitted
06/23/2003
at
05:29am
by
Anonymous
Features
:
10
This is a currently discontinued top of the line Larrivee Classical.
It is completely hand made by Jean Larrivee, the owner of the Larrivee Guitar Company. Standard classical shape, solid rosewoood Back and sides, premium sitka spruce top. Neck cedar--all typical classical woods. Scale length 666mm, which is a bit longer than most classicals that are 650mm. 666mm is a true concert length and adds quite a bit of volume and boldness. One unique feature --abalone rosette.
Sound
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10
Wow--compared top my earlier Ramirez this is 50% louder and much more complez. It is rich and bolkd in all registers. Best results with Savarez red card strings.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
No Opinion
Impecabley made. One of the most well-crafted and finished guitars I've seen. Attention to detail stunning.
Reliability/Durability
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10
This is a solid, well made classical guitar. They are all more delicate by their nature than most steel strings.
I gave it a 10 in this category becasue, for a classical, it is solid.
Customer Support
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10
Larrivee has the best,. I've never needed it for this guitar but I have called to phone them to find out info and they were very helpful and attentive. Great reputation.
Overall Rating
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10
I am a classical teacher and have played for 35 years. This is the best guitar I'
ve ever played and it was quite a bargain. Bold and bell - like in all registers. Jean Larrivee has a reputation as a master luthier and it is well deserved.
