Larrivee BT-03-RW-0 – Rosewood Standard Series Baritone Guitar - 2025

Larrivée BT-03-RW-0 – Rosewood Standard Series Baritone Guitar

Handcrafted in the USA • Deep, Resonant Voice • Premium Rosewood Tonewoods

The Larrivée BT-03-RW-0 Baritone is a bold, expressive instrument designed for players seeking deeper tones, expanded musical range, and the unmistakable warmth of all-solid tonewoods. Handcrafted in California as part of Larrivée’s respected Standard Series, this baritone guitar delivers exceptional resonance, clarity, and dynamic response—perfect for musicians who want to explore tunings far below standard pitch.

Built with a Sitka spruce top paired with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, the BT-03-RW-0 produces a lush, piano-like low end balanced by crisp highs and a rich, complex midrange. Larrivée’s signature symmetrical bracing ensures tonal balance across the spectrum, even at extended baritone scale lengths. Whether you’re creating cinematic soundscapes, accompanying vocals, leading worship, or writing new songs, this guitar opens creative doors that a standard-scale instrument cannot.

The sleek Larrivée neck profile remains comfortable and approachable, even with the longer baritone scale. As always, the craftsmanship is impeccable—clean joinery, hand-fit components, and a flawless satin finish that feels welcoming and natural in the hands.

Why You’ll Love This Guitar

A customer will appreciate the Larrivée BT-03-RW-0 because:

• It offers a sound you don’t get from a standard acoustic—deeper, fuller, and more resonant, perfect for modern worship, singer-songwriter material, fingerstyle arrangements, and cinematic compositions.
• A wonderful pairing with vocals, especially for those with lower ranges or those who want their guitar to provide a warm, spacious pad underneath.
• Ideal for alternate tunings, including A–A, B–B, or creative open tunings that benefit from the baritone’s extended scale.
• Beautiful rosewood tone adds depth, clarity, and shimmering overtones.
• Premium Larrivée craftsmanship ensures this instrument will last a lifetime and inspire music every time it’s picked up.
• Great for classical or nylon-string players wanting a steel-string with a rich, open voice that responds beautifully to fingerstyle playing.

Specifications

Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood
Body Shape: Larrivée Baritone (Standard Series)
Scale Length: 27.5" (longer baritone scale for low tunings)
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Nut Width: 1.75"
Saddle Material: Bone (compensated)
Nut Material: Bone
Bracing: Larrivée Symmetrical X-Bracing (hand-scalloped)
Finish: Satin
Binding: Maple
Rosette: Multi-strip
Tuners: High-ratio Larrivée tuners (Chrome)
Pickup: Not included (electronics optional)
Case: Hardshell case included

Why Guitarists May Especially Like This Baritone

Although this is a steel-string baritone, many guitar players fall in love with it because:

• The long scale responds beautifully to fingerstyle technique, offering a similar sense of dynamic control as a classical guitar.
• The warm, resonant voicing shares some of the depth and richness found in cedar/rosewood classical guitars.
• Its extended low range complements solo guitar arrangements, adding orchestral fullness that classical musicians often seek.
• Ideal for crossover players who move between nylon and steel strings and want a new expressive range for composing and performance.

Calido Guitars Advantage

When you purchase this Larrivée baritone from Calido Guitars, we provide:

• A complete professional setup before shipping
• Inspection of frets, nut, saddle, and action
• Guidance for the best baritone string sets and tunings
• Family-friendly service rooted in musicianship and experience