Larrivee D-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Lefty Legacy Guitar
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Larrivee D-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Lefty Legacy Guitar
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- SKU
- D-40-MH-0-1
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The solid Sitka spruce top over solid African mahogany back and sides gives this left-handed dreadnought a warm, balanced voice with clear note definition and long sustain, while the scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing and dovetail neck joint keep it responsive to a light touch. Ebony bridge and fingerboard add focus to the attack, so single-note fingerstyle lines stay articulate even as full strums push the dreadnought body into projection. It suits fingerstyle, folk, and singer-songwriter accompaniment, and the 650 mm scale with a 43 mm bone nut gives lefty players room to work in open tunings and picked arrangements alike.
Larrivee D-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Lefty Legacy Guitar
This left-handed D-40 Legacy delivers immediate responsiveness from its solid Spruce top paired with warm mahogany back and sides, creating a balanced tone that sings with clarity and sustain across all registers. The refined craftsmanship translates to effortless playability—smooth frets, comfortable neck feel, and excellent intonation make tracking sessions productive whether layering fingerstyle, folk, or singer-songwriter material. The dreadnought body cuts through with articulate definition while maintaining the classic warm character Larrivee is known for, capable of anchoring intimate vocal sessions or functioning as a versatile second instrument for multi-track recording projects.
Tone & Resonance
The combination of solid Canadian Sitka Spruce top with solid African mahogany back and sides produces a mature, soulful voice with excellent sustain and definition. This pairing responds to both delicate fingerpicking and robust strumming with nuance and tonal depth, capturing articulate detail in close-mic recordings while maintaining presence in larger ensemble arrangements.
Construction & Playability
Hand-crafted in the USA with dovetail neck attachment and scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing, this instrument is engineered for stability and responsive tracking in the studio. The 650 mm scale length, bone nut, and African ebony bridge and fingerboard combine with vintage open-gear tuners to ensure precise intonation and reliable tuning stability across extended recording sessions.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration
- Solid Canadian Sitka Spruce top
- Solid African mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck with dovetail case
- African ebony bridge and fingerboard
- Scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing
- 650 mm scale length
- 43 mm bone nut
- Vintage open gear 18:1 tuners with bone pins and black dots
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Maple binding with string inlay rosette and mother-of-pearl diamond markers
- Satin finish; made in USA
This D-40 Legacy is a mature instrument with soul—one that responds to sensitive playing with genuine responsiveness and stands ready as both a studio workhorse and a flexible recording tool across multiple production contexts.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Dreadnought |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 20 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Drop Tunings
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and singer-songwriter playing?
Yes. The Larrivee D-40 is purpose-built for fingerstyle and singer-songwriter work, with a responsive scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing that rewards sensitive playing and nuanced dynamics. The smooth frets and comfortable neck feel make extended fingerpicking sessions enjoyable.
What tonal character should I expect from this dreadnought?
Expect a warm, balanced, articulate voice with excellent sustain and definition. The solid Sitka Spruce top combined with African mahogany back and sides produces mature tone that responds with clarity to both delicate and robust strumming.
What makes this left-handed configuration different?
This D-40 is fully configured for left-handed players, with the neck profile, bracing, and hardware positioned for comfortable left-hand playing. No modifications or inversions are needed.
How stable is the tuning and intonation?
The dovetail neck attachment, bone nut, African ebony fingerboard and bridge, mahogany neck, and vintage open-gear 18:1 tuners combine to deliver precise intonation and reliable tuning stability for both studio and live use.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or drop tunings?
No. This instrument is optimized for folk, fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, and studio session work. It is not recommended for metal or drop-tuning applications.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $164 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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