Larrivee D-05 - 2001 American Made

Early-2000s Larrivée D-05 Select Series Dreadnought. This instrument represents the golden era of Larrivée’s transition to their legendary Oxnard, California factory, combining meticulous Canadian design roots with premium US craftsmanship.Key Specifications & Features

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce (tight, straight grain).
• Back & Sides: Solid Select Mahogany (beautifully figured ribbons).
• Neck: Single-piece Mahogany with traditional dovetail joint.
• Fretboard & Bridge: Dark, premium African Ebony.
• Aesthetics: High-gloss finish, multi-strip rosettes, maple body binding.
• Pickguard: Factory-installed clear pickguard, preserving the natural beauty of the spruce top.
• Case: Original Larrivée deluxe black hardshell case included.

Condition & Playability

• Overall Grade: Very Good
• Cosmetics: Remarkably clean for a 25-year-old instrument. No major dings, gashes, or finish swirling. Minimal, normal handling wear.
• Structural: No cracks, bridge lifting, or bracing issues. Always stored in a humidity-controlled room.
• Frets: Excellent shape with minimal wear on the first three frets; decades of life left.
• Action: Low, fast, and highly playable with plenty of saddle left for future adjustments.

Tone ProfileThis D-05 has aged beautifully over a quarter-century. The spruce top has opened up completely, delivering a massive, balanced voice. Unlike booming, muddy dreadnoughts, this guitar offers incredible note separation, sparkling highs, punchy mids, and a tight, articulate low end. It is equally suited for heavy flatpicking and delicate fingerstyle. Comes with original hard case (pictures available upon request).