L-09 Artist Series
L-09 Artist Series, part of Larrivée's 09 Artist line — solid indian rosewood back and sides with a spruce top.
About this guitar
One of Larrivée’s longest-running models, tracing back to the original L-09 Jean Larrivée built in the 1970s: East Indian rosewood back and sides, a Sitka spruce top, and the original American-made X-brace pattern, with flamed maple trim and an abalone rosette standard.
Specs
| Back & Sides | Indian Rosewood |
|---|---|
| Top | Spruce |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Headplate | Ebony |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Tuners | "JCL" 18:1 |
| Saddle | High-Density Bone |
| Nut | High-Density Bone |
| Bridge Pins | High-Density Bone |
| Truss Rod | Dual-Action |
| Case | Hardshell Archtop |
| 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 | 1-3/4" |
| Saddle Spacing | 2-1/4" |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Bracing Pattern | Parabolic X-Brace |
| Neck Joins Body | 14th Fret |
| Rosette | Abalone |
| Top Purfling | Multi-Strip |
| Body Binding | Maple |
| Heel Cap | Maple |
| Fingerboard Binding | Maple |
| Bridge Style | Standard |
| Pick Guard | Tortoise |
| Headstock Inlay | Inlaid Logo |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Inlaid Dots |
| Pickup Upgrade Option | L-09E (Anthem) |
Quick answers
- How much does the L-09 Artist Series cost?
- Larrivée Guitars lists it at $3,899 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the L-09 Artist Series still available?
- Yes. Larrivée Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the L-09 Artist 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 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.