This Guitar Stands Out from the Rest
A hand-built masterpiece, the Larrivee OO-40MH boasts sustainably sourced, all-solid tonewoods, expert craftsmanship, and world-class sound — all in a surprisingly affordable package. It all starts with a comfortable OO-style body built from a Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. Whether you play fingerstyle or with a pick, the body rewards you with a warm tone with plenty of pleasing midrange. The neck plays like a dream, too, with a slick carve and smooth-playing ebony fingerboard. And thanks to Larrivee’s uncompromising attention to detail, you can be sure that this acoustic guitar plays to its full potential — and it’s waiting for you right here at Sweetwater.
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The classic tonewood combination
While Larrivee is a forward-thinking brand, they certainly aren’t above paying tribute to the classics. In the case of the OO-40MH, Larrivee chose a classic OO-style body and the timeless tonewood combination of spruce and mahogany. The design marries the precise midrange response of the smaller body shape with the top-end definition of Sitka spruce and the warmth of mahogany. And since each tonewood on the guitar is FSC-certified, you can be sure that Larrivee made no lasting impact upon the planet when crafting the OO-40MH.
Scalloped hybrid bracing gets the most out of your guitar
Much like how a racecar’s aerodynamics influence top speed and cornering ability, an acoustic guitar’s performance is defined by how it’s braced. Larrivee equipped the OO-40MH with their scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing pattern to ensure that the guitar reaches its true potential. A modified X—brace-style design, Larrivee’s scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing gives the top an exceptional amount of support with less bracing than before. For the player, that means you get superior resonance, sustain, and projection without long-term reliability issues.
Enchanté Larrivee
Founded in 1967 in Canada, Larrivee honed their vision and craft among the Sitka spruce forests of Vancouver. Eventually, the company moved not overseas but to California, where Larrivee still crafts guitars that emphasize fine tonewoods and premium aesthetics at player-friendly prices. Goals like “affordable luxury” and ethically sourced wood are anchored in real-world action like how Larrivee relies on ethically sourced FSC-certified woods. Their passion and appreciation for our forestry’s natural beauty let players like you responsibly add pieces of nature to your life in the form of a guitar.
Larrivee OO-40MH Acoustic Guitar Features:
- FSC-certified tonewoods make less of an impact on the environment
- Sitka spruce top offers superb note definition and pleasing overtones
- Mahogany back and sides produce a mid-forward resonance
- Scalloped parabolic hybrid bracing pattern allows the top to vibrate more freely
- 1-piece mahogany neck provides a sleek and comfortable playing experience
- Dovetail neck joint offers incredible vibration transfer from neck to body
- Eye-grabbing maple binding and Bold Rope purfling complete the look
