Larrivee RS-4

Most of the features have already been described. I would like to add that the neck radius is very large, approximately a 20" radius. Bends don't zing out near as much as a 12" radius neck does. I play in a bluesy style but without distortion. The zing on bends is very irritating to me so this was a pleasant surprise. This flat fingerboard may put some off but I like it.

My band plays 40s era jump and jazz standards. This guitar will get a very rich and warm tone. The Lollars are fantastic. I use an Evans amp with this band.
Last fall I sat in with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers while Buddy Whittington was still in the band. For that occasion I used my Allen Brown Sugar. This guitar can rock out too!

Everything was great as delivered from the factory except it had a 12" radius bridge for some reason and was unplayable. I contacted them and told them I needed a 20" radius bridge and they immediately cut a new one and sent it to me.
One other issue is the nut was cut to suit more relief than I use. With a nearly straight neck the A and Low E string slots are too low. I'll have to have my local tech cut a new nut when I get around to it. I don't play any tunes in E or A in my band so I never use the open strings. All of our tunes are in horn keys like B flat and E flat. I have to ding the factory on these two points.

I play it 3 to 5 times a month, usually at least two gigs before changing strings. I use 11s and have never broken a string.

I mentioned above how Larrivee took care of me right away about the bridge. I didn't talk to them about the nut.

I think if it was lost I'd buy another. All the improvements I would make in a Les Paul and the 25-1/2" scale length sounds much better to me than 24-3/4". Not to mention all the improved hardware. An all around great guitar. I've been playing steadily since the very early 70s and own lots of guitars. This one is one of my favorites. At about $2,100 delivered to my door it's a screaming bargain.

les paul shape with sg thickness and fender scale - LOLLAR Imperial (best pickups in the world!) one piece mahogany body and neck + thick flame maple top - selected rosewood fretbaord ... one of the best ever seen.
neck is perfect - not too big not too slim and fretboard is a little wider then gibsons - great for articulate fingestyle.

I love this guitar and Lollar pickups. I play blues and jazz, vintage 70 rock - no metal.
Guitar is perfect for all my styles, this may be my universal guitar.
sound is full, balanced, clear and strong.
bridge has moore power of the neck, great for solos.
I prefer sounds of Larrivee for jazz then my old 335.

all is top class, woods are fantastic, guitar has a good balance

all is well done like the best Larrivee acosutics

I have no idea

this is my universal guitar, for all my styles, I love playng this guitar, even unplugged.

Brand new 2008 amber Larrivee RS4. Single cutaway, double humbuckers, mahogany neck and body with 3/4" maple cap. All the parts are top of the line. Lollar Imperials, Schaller, Tonepros, Switchcraft, Luxe etc. Larrivee HSC and accessories.

Exceptional! You can pretty much rule on this thing. Plug this baby in and overdrive a tube amp. Nirvana! (not the band)

Exceptional. Contoured body is a dream to hold and neck is soooo nice. Even before you plug it in, you realize that this is a fine instrument. Light for a Les Paul styled guitar. Lovely work all around. Inlay is very well done.

Would make and absolutely top notch gigging guitar. No worries. And the chicks will find it stunning, as well.

I have nothing but good things to say about Larriv??e service.

Been playing 40+ years and this is pretty much my dream electric. I love everything about it so far. From Benson to Zeppelin, this can do it all. And look very good doing it.
Compared it to PRS single cut or a Les Paul and I think you'll find this has a lot to offer.