Larrivée L-03R Deluxe (Vine Inlay) — Solid Spruce / Rosewood L-Body — Original Hard Case
Vancouver-built L-series tone with uncommon factory details—balanced, articulate, and understated.
If you know Larrivée, you know the L-body is their sweet spot: plenty of projection and headroom without losing clarity, making it equally comfortable for fingerstyle, strumming, and recording. This L-03R is essentially a rosewood L-03 platform, but with factory vine inlay appointments that you don’t commonly see on standard production models.
A luthier inspection confirms this guitar was factory-built, not a custom one-off or aftermarket modification. Structurally, it aligns closely with an L-03 / L-03R / L-03S family instrument—the difference here is primarily cosmetic, not structural.
This example also features a satin finish, which places it closer in feel and appearance to an L-03-style build rather than a high-gloss L-05 or L-10. According to the luthier, instruments like this occasionally appeared on the production bench—roughly 1 in 25–30 guitars—with upgraded inlays but otherwise standard L-03 construction.
Condition:
Excellent physical condition—clean top, neck, and body with no significant wear or damage noted; it presents beautifully and has been well cared for.
Includes:
Larrivée L-03R Deluxe Edition acoustic guitar
Original Larrivée hard shell case (blue interior)
Not included: box/papers, strap, humidifier, capo, or other accessories
Features / Specs (platform + what makes this Deluxe):
Body shape: Larrivée L-body (their signature “small jumbo / grand auditorium-ish” shape; not a dreadnought)
Top: Solid spruce
Back & sides: Solid rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard/bridge/headplate: Ebony
Scale length: 25.5"
Nut width: 1.75"
Saddle spacing: 2.25"
Fingerboard radius: 16"
Frets: 20
Bracing: Larrivée symmetrical parabolic X-bracing
Appointments: Herringbone-style rosette, tortoise-style pickguard, maple binding details
Deluxe/Vine details (visible in photos): ornate vine/scroll fingerboard inlays + matching bridge inlay accents
Factory cosmetic upgrades (what sets this one apart):
Vine / scroll fingerboard inlays
Matching bridge inlay accents
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is this a dreadnought?
A: No—this is Larrivée’s L-body, which sits between a dread and a smaller auditorium style, with a tighter waist and very balanced response.
Q: What kind of music does it suit best?
A: It’s a true all-rounder—clear note separation for fingerstyle and recording, with enough headroom and low-end support for strumming.
Q: What’s the fretboard material?
A: Ebony.
Q: Is this a custom or one-off build?
A: No. It is factory-built, not a custom order. Guitars like this occasionally appeared with upgraded inlays despite otherwise standard L-03 construction.
Q: Does it come with a case?
A: Yes—original hard shell case included.
Q: What makes it “Deluxe”?
A: The vine inlays only. Structurally and tonally, it matches the L-03 family rather than a higher-tier L-05/L-10.
