L-03-12 Recording Series
L-03-12 Recording Series, part of Larrivée's 03 Mahogany Recording line — solid mahogany back and sides with a spruce top.
About this guitar
An affordably-priced, all-solid-wood series built in America to the same construction standard as Larrivée’s higher series, using solid African (Khaya) mahogany back and sides with maple body binding, herringbone purfling, and an onboard L.R. Baggs Stagepro Element preamp/pickup system as standard equipment.
Specs
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Top | Spruce |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headplate | Ebony |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Tuners | Larrivée |
| Saddle | High-Density Bone |
| Nut | High-Density Bone |
| Bridge Pins | Composite w/Dots |
| Truss Rod | Dual-Action |
| Case | Hardshell Flat Top |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Overall Length | 40.75" |
| Body Length | 20" |
| Upper Bout | 11.625" |
| Waist | 10.25" |
| Lower Bout | 16" |
| Body Depth | 4.5" |
| Fretboard Radius | 16" |
| Nut Width | 1-7/8" |
| Finish | Satin |
| Bracing Pattern | Parabolic X-Brace |
| Neck Joins Body | 14th Fret |
| Rosette | Herringbone |
| Top Purfling | Multi-Strip |
| Body Binding | Maple |
| Heel Cap | Maple |
| Fingerboard Binding | Maple |
| Bridge Style | Standard 12 String |
| Pick Guard | Tortoise |
| Headstock Inlay | Inlaid Logo |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Inlaid Dots |
| Pickup Upgrade Option | L-03E-12 (Element Bronze) |
Quick answers
- How much does the L-03-12 Recording Series cost?
- Larrivée Guitars lists it at $2,624 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the L-03-12 Recording Series still available?
- Yes. Larrivée Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the L-03-12 Recording Series?
- Larrivée Guitars, building gear since 1967. Where it's built: Built from all-solid, FSC-certified woods with no laminates. The Oxnard, California workshop opened in 2001, and Larrivée also has a woodshop in Vancouver. It's listed here as an acoustic 12 string guitar.
- What warranty does Larrivée Guitars offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty. Owners register their guitar online and request warranty or repair work through Larrivée's repair authorization form.