Larrivee D-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Lefty Legacy Guitar
Description
Larrivee D-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Lefty Legacy Guitar
This left-handed D-40 Legacy hits hard from the moment you strap it on—solid Spruce top paired with warm mahogany back and sides delivers immediate responsiveness and balanced tone that cuts through with clarity and sustain across all registers. The refined craftsmanship shows in every aspect: smooth frets, comfortable neck feel, and rock-solid intonation make this lefty a joy to play for fingerstyle, folk, and singer-songwriter work. The dreadnought body articulates with definition while keeping the classic warm character Larrivee built its reputation on, equally at home in a packed venue or intimate studio setting—a dependable stage instrument that demands nothing but delivers everything.
Tone & Resonance
Solid Canadian Sitka Spruce top paired with solid African mahogany back and sides produces a mature, soulful voice with excellent sustain and definition. This pairing handles both delicate fingerpicking and aggressive strumming with equal grace, responding with the nuance and tonal depth that lets your playing ideas breathe and take shape.
Construction & Playability
Hand-crafted in the USA with dovetail neck attachment and scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing, this instrument is engineered for stability and responsive feel under the player's hands. The 650 mm scale length, bone nut, and African ebony bridge and fingerboard work with vintage open-gear tuners to lock in precise intonation and bulletproof tuning stability night after night.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration
- Solid Canadian Sitka Spruce top
- Solid African mahogany back and sides
- Mahogany neck with dovetail case
- African ebony bridge and fingerboard
- Scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing
- 650 mm scale length
- 43 mm bone nut
- Vintage open gear 18:1 tuners with bone pins and black dots
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Maple binding with string inlay rosette and mother-of-pearl diamond markers
- Satin finish; made in USA
This D-40 Legacy is a mature instrument built to perform—one that responds to sensitive playing with genuine musicality and stands ready as both a studio voice and a reliable workhorse for the road.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Larrivee D-40 Solid Spruce Mahogany Lefty Legacy is a hand-crafted, left-handed dreadnought built for fingerstyle, folk, and singer-songwriter players who demand mature tone and rock-solid reliability. Its solid Sitka Spruce top and African mahogany back and sides deliver warm, articulate sustain with excellent definition—equally at home capturing delicate nuance in the studio or cutting through live. Built in the USA with dovetail neck construction, ebony fingerboard, and vintage tuners, this is a gigging workhorse and collector's piece that rewards sensitive playing with genuine responsiveness.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Singer-Songwriter
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What playing styles and genres is this guitar best suited for?
The D-40 Legacy excels in folk, fingerstyle, singer-songwriter, and studio session work. Its warm, articulate tone and responsive character make it ideal for both delicate picking and robust strumming, though it is not designed for metal or djent applications.
What skill level do I need to get the most from this guitar?
This instrument is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who can fully appreciate its nuanced responsiveness and tonal depth. Its playability—smooth frets, comfortable neck feel, and excellent intonation—rewards sensitive technique.
What materials and construction make this guitar special?
Hand-crafted in the USA with a solid Canadian Sitka Spruce top, solid African mahogany back and sides, dovetail neck attachment, and scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing. The 650 mm scale, bone nut, African ebony fingerboard and bridge, and vintage open-gear tuners deliver precision and tuning stability.
How does the left-handed configuration work?
This D-40 is a true left-handed build designed specifically for left-handed players, with mirror-image construction and hardware orientation for comfortable, natural playing position.
Will this guitar work well in both studio and live settings?
Yes. The dreadnought body cuts through with articulate definition while the warm, balanced tone translates equally well to intimate studio sessions and gigging, making it a reliable stage and recording companion.