Larrivee DV-03RE Custom 12 Strings Dreadnought Cutaway Guitar Molasses
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Larrivee DV-03RE Custom 12 Strings Dreadnought Cutaway Guitar Molasses
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- SKU
- DV-03RE-12
- Color
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. Description
Sound & Tone
The 12-string courses give this Larrivee a naturally doubled, shimmering voice, with octave pairs adding overtone density and a chorus-like ring that a six-string can't match. The dreadnought body supplies the tonal mass behind it, keeping the low end and midrange balanced while pushing enough volume and sustain for unamplified playing in a room or in front of an audience. It responds well to both open-chord strumming and fingerpicking, making it a fit for folk, Americana, and contemporary acoustic work, with the cutaway opening up higher-register lines and melodic figures.
Larrivee DV-03RE Custom 12-String Dreadnought Cutaway Guitar in Molasses
The Larrivee DV-03RE is a premium 12-string dreadnought cutaway engineered to capture the full harmonic palette of 12-string voicing in the studio while maintaining the upper-fret access needed for complex arranging and layering. The molasses finish provides visual warmth, and the 12-string configuration generates the characteristic shimmer and chorus that sits distinctly in a contemporary mix—ideal for folk, Americana, and acoustic-driven production. Built by a luthier with decades of refinement, this guitar records with responsive, articulate attack and sustains with the overtone richness that 12-string work demands from fingerstyle and strumming alike.
Design & Build Quality
Larrivee instruments are hand-crafted with meticulous attention to wood selection, bracing geometry, and joinery—the DV-03RE carries the maker's signature consistency into the tracking booth. The cutaway body allows access to upper frets for extended arrangements without sacrificing the acoustic mass that dreadnoughts require to deliver balanced low-end and midrange presence across all 12 strings, critical for maintaining clarity in dense mixes.
Recording & Sonic Character
The 12-string configuration produces natural doubling and overtone richness that a 6-string cannot replicate; each note records with fuller harmonic content and instantaneous chorus effect built into the instrument itself. The dreadnought body size ensures the guitar captures sufficient projection and sustain to anchor intimate overdub sessions and support layered production arrangements, delivering tonal presence without requiring amplification or heavy processing.
Key Features
- 12-string configuration with paired courses
- Dreadnought body shape for projection and tonal mass
- Cutaway design for extended upper-fret access
- Molasses finish
- Larrivee hand-crafted construction
- DV-03RE model designation
- Acoustic (unamplified) instrument
- Premium materials and joinery
This Larrivee DV-03RE delivers the tonal depth and playability expected from a professional-grade 12-string acoustic cutaway, making it essential for tracking sessions, layered production work, and studio professionals who value luthier-level craftsmanship in their instrumental palette.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right 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 | 12 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Americana
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a 12-string different from a standard 6-string guitar?
The 12-string configuration uses paired courses (two strings per note), which creates natural doubling and harmonic complexity that cannot be replicated on a 6-string. Each note rings with fuller harmonic content and characteristic chorus effect, making it ideal for folk, Americana, and fingerstyle music.
Why does the cutaway design matter on a dreadnought 12-string?
The cutaway grants seamless access to upper frets without sacrificing the acoustic mass that a dreadnought body needs for tonal foundation and projection. This balance serves both studio recording and live unamplified performance equally well.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and strumming, or is it better for one approach?
The premium materials, professional joinery, and hand-crafted construction reward both fingerstyle and strumming approaches with responsive, articulate playback. It is equally capable across both techniques.
What skill level do I need to play this instrument?
This is a professional-grade instrument best suited for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who can fully capitalize on its hand-crafted refinement and tonal complexity.
How does the dreadnought body affect tone and live performance?
The dreadnought shape ensures sufficient acoustic mass to carry robust low-end and midrange presence across all paired courses, supporting both intimate recording sessions and unamplified stage environments with balanced sustain and volume.
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