The LS body size is absolutely perfect to achieve the balance, maximum note separation and tonal complexity demanded by the contemporary fingerstyle repertoire.        The Larivee LSV-11 was designed by Jean Larrivee specifically for fingerstyle players.  It debuted at the 2006 Winter NAMM show and was a hit.   Here is a short sound clip of another musician showing the potential of a Larivee LSV-11   This is a high level Larivee Rosewood fingerstyle guitar in like new condition.The workmanship is perfect and the sound is enchanting.

The short scale makes close-voiced chords easy to grip and the body ergonomically fits into a perfect playing position.     For serious fingerstyle players, this guitar has a slightly wider nut dimension (1-13/16") to ease challenging passages in the lower registers of the fingerboard.        The Larrivee symmetrical strutting system has been custom voiced for this new model and gives extra layers of sparkle to overtones while maintaining a solid note fundamental.         The Larivee features all master grade wood and fine components consisting of the following; Single Piece Mahogany Neck, Canadian Sitka Sprice Soundboard and Bracing, African Ebony Fretboard and Bridge, Indian Rosewood Binding, Back and Sides, Shifted Bracing, Hand fitted neck joint, Abalone Rosette, Ebony Bridge, Bone Nut, Compensated TUSQ Saddle, and a heavy duty Arch-Top Case.

Here is a short sound clip of this pickup with Fingerstyle Playing   Another Sound Clip With Strumming. The action has been professionally setup for ease of playing and clarity.   Note the beautiful workmanship in the abalone shell soundhole rosette.   A high level split system pickup by K & K has been professionally installed. It consists of three under-bridge transducers and an in-body microphone. This is a dual source output that can be blended or split to stereo feeds.

The current factory list price for this Jean Larrivee guitar is $4023 plus shipping. Various online sources list it from $3200 and up plus shipping and this is for unknown sound and quality. The K & K dual source pickup system was an additional $292 plus professional installation.   Serious "in person" buyers only with cash in hand. Email for price.   pkr4@hawaii.rr.com mahalo, jim       This is a great deal because the sound and playability of this guitar is beautiful. The condition is as new. No two are alike.   Email me if you are interested.