Larrivee OMV-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Legacy Guitar
Description
Larrivée OMV-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Legacy Guitar
The OMV-40 combines a responsive solid Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides to deliver warm, balanced tones and excellent sustain across the entire fretboard. This Legacy series instrument feels broken in and comfortable, with a neck that invites extended playing sessions for fingerpicking, strumming, or exploring jazz voicings. The rich midrange warmth, clear trebles, and punchy lows sit naturally in a mix without sounding thin, making it equally effective during overdub sessions, live tracking, or daily practice and songwriting.
Playability & Recording Comfort
The 25.5" scale length and 1-3/4" nut width provide a comfortable, accessible playing surface, while the 16" fretboard radius supports both fingerpicking precision and full-chord expressiveness. The neck joins the body at the 14th fret, allowing unobstructed access to the upper register with a body depth of 4.25" that balances projection with comfortable positioning during long recording takes.
Tone & Construction
The scalloped hybrid bracing pattern maximizes responsiveness and sustain, capturing articulate transients and allowing notes to bloom naturally under microphone. Ebony fingerboard, headplate, and bridge components ensure durability and tonal clarity across repeated takes. Bone nut and compensated saddle with 2-1/4" saddle spacing optimize intonation stability and allow the guitar to settle naturally across its range as it ages.
Key Features
- Sitka Spruce top with Mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard and headplate
- Scalloped Hybrid bracing pattern
- 25.5" scale length; 40.5" overall length
- 14th fret neck join; 4.25" body depth
- Bone nut and compensated bone saddle
- Open Back 18:1 tuners
- Bold Rope rosette and top purfling with Diamond fingerboard inlay
- Maple body binding, heel cap, and fingerboard binding
- Tortoise pickguard with inlaid headstock logo
- Satin finish
- Includes hardshell flat-top case
The OMV-40 is a workhorse acoustic that responds to both delicate touch and confident attack, offering the musicality and playability that serious recording musicians seek in an instrument built to last.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The OMV-40 pairs a responsive Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides to capture warm midrange, clear highs, and punchy lows that sit naturally in a mix without fighter frequency competition. Its scalloped hybrid bracing pattern and bone nut with compensated saddle optimize sustain and intonation across recording sessions, while the satin finish and balanced tone work equally well for fingerstyle arrangements, jazz exploration, and folk material. This is the guitar you reach for when you need a versatile, articulate acoustic that records beautifully and ages into character.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Fingerstyle
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the neck join position, and does it limit upper-fret access?
The OMV-40 joins at the 14th fret, which provides unobstructed access to the upper register without compromising body resonance. This is a professional-grade design that keeps you comfortable when reaching higher positions in the studio or on stage.
What genres and playing styles does this guitar excel at?
The OMV-40 is voiced for folk, jazz, fingerstyle, and studio sessions. Its warm midrange, clear trebles, and punchy lows work across fingerpicking precision and full-chord expressiveness, though it is not optimized for metal or thrash metal styles.
How does the body depth affect comfort and projection?
The 4.25" body depth balances strong projection with comfortable positioning against your body during extended playing, making it suitable for both stage gigging and daily practice without fatigue.
What tonal characteristics will develop as this guitar ages?
The bone nut and compensated saddle with 2-1/4" saddle spacing allow the guitar to settle naturally across its range as it matures. The scalloped hybrid bracing pattern maximizes responsiveness and sustain, so the instrument will continue to open up and improve with time and play.
What is included with the OMV-40?
The OMV-40 includes a hardshell flat-top case for protection and transport.
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