Larrivee / 1991 OM-09
In fingerstyle and complex chord voicings, don’t you want to maximize the texture and transparency of each individual note, while also feeling the limits of overly lush low end and muddiness in a traditional guitar?
In recording and solo-guitar settings, an even balance across all strings and a clear, piano-like tone are desired.
However, with modern high-end boutique brands, the price can be unrealistically high, and with a guitar like this New, the hardness of the wood never disappears, so there are times when it takes real time to achieve the rich sustain you imagine.
Balancing note separation with the warmth that comes from years of playing is a difficult challenge for any practical player who won’t compromise.
The most beautiful and realistic answer to that severe demand is this 1991 Larrivee OM-09, one of acoustic guitar making’s highest peaks.
⚫︎ Larrivee’s proudly touted ultimate sound balance
By pursuing its own symmetrical bracing Recruit, it achieves a perfect sound balance in which everything from the lows to the highs rings evenly without any muddiness.
The OM shape’s ease of holding and quick response are matched, transforming the player’s delicate touch into an exquisite tone without leaving any room for nuance.
⚫︎ Crystal-clear tone nurtured over 35 years
Using Sitka spruce and Indian rosewood, materials carefully selected by Jean Larrivee, who is said to be among the world’s very best in wood selection.
With 35 years since its 1991 manufacture, the wood has aged to the limit, adding warm midrange that is unlike New to Larrivee’s signature transparency-rich highs, and producing a fully open, resonant sound.
⚫︎ Rare craftsmanship from the early ’90s
This early-1990s individual, made before the factory scaled up production, is highly regarded as a golden-age piece with richly detailed handiwork from skilled craftsmen.
Even today it retains excellent playability that can stand up to harsh live and recording environments, and it richly satisfies the desire for refined inlay work and beautiful wood binding as well as artistic looks.
The early-1990s Larrivees, with their exceptionally high wood quality and hand-built precision, are now rapidly being re-evaluated among players who value practicality and completeness.
Early models that fully bloom in sound and are comfortable to use in real-world situations are scarce on the market, making them truly once-in-a-lifetime finds.
Please experience firsthand the perfect sound balance achieved through meticulous craftsmanship and the rich crystal tone woven by 35 years of aging. Feel free to contact us for details or a trial playing.
[Specs / Included Case]
TOP : Sitka Spruce
BACK/SIDES : Indian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE : Ebony
NECK : Honduras Mahogany
NUT WIDTH : 44mm
SCALE : 654mm
CASE : Larrivee Hard Shell Case
[Repair / Modification History / Replacement Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
* This is information based on what we can inspect in-store for used/vintage items.
Please understand in advance.
There are signs of normal use, such as scuffs and one dent on the top, but otherwise the condition is excellent for an instrument that is 35 years old.
- The neck has been reset.
[Playing Condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 6th string side 2.0mm, 1st string side 1.9mm
- Saddle protrusion: approx. 2.5mm to 4.0mm
There is no choking or buzzing, and the playing condition is good.
[Peace of mind warranty: 6 months]
[Mail-Order Peace of Mind Service]
For mail-order sales, we cannot provide a trial-play opportunity, so we offer a 6-day trial period after the item arrives.
Please take your time trying the item at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the item price.
* Return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility.
