acoustic · dreadnought
D-40 / D-03
| Maker | Larrivée Guitars |
|---|---|
| Origin | Canada / United States |
| Type | acoustic · dreadnought |
| Price | USD 2799 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1967 |
| Status | current |
The D-40 and D-03 are Larrivée's dreadnoughts, split between the 40 Legacy series and the 03 recording guitars built in Canada.
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Why it matters
Larrivée occupies the space between large-factory acoustics and small-shop builds, with a name built on consistent voicing and restrained finishes. Sweetwater lists a D-40R in rosewood and Alpine moon spruce at $2,799, near the top of the range. The 03 series is the cheaper route into the same construction methods.
Note
The dreadnought line.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- The 03 and 40 series differ in trim and tonewoods
- Check neck relief on older examples
- Canadian builds and earlier US-era guitars trade separately
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Alamo Music Center · 2025-08 · 25,813 views
“Today Chris is running down the 03 Series, their Contemporary Acoustic guitars with insane value for the money.”
Looks at Larrivee's 03 series dreadnoughts with playing samples.
Tom Lumen · 2022-04 · 14,581 views
“My song A & B is the seventh episode of the series 52 Guitars in One Year.”
Short playing demo of a Larrivee D-03.