"This is one of the most rewarding acoustic bass guitars that we've ever had the pleasure of reviewing".
Larrivee's only bass guitar, the B-03RE receives its first review in the July issue of Guitarist magazine and is awarded the magazine's prestigious Guitarist Choice Award.
Part of the -03 Recording Series, the B-03RE features all solid wood construction with a Sitka Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides, single piece mahogany neck, ebony fretboard and bridge. In common with the other -03 guitars this electro acoustic bass has a luxurious and durable satin finish.
"Acoustic bass guitars can be unwieldy, but with its diminutive headstock, sealed gear tuners and manageable proportions, the playing experience is very positive".
"Here the unamplified natural voice is full and wholesome with a robust bottom-end that's powerful and very responsive. Its also notably loud".
"(Amplified) The output from each string is very well balanced and the sheer penetration of the bottom-end is stunning. But there's also a purity that will surprise many a player. For something so friendly to play, this has quite a bite if you fancy giving it a push - even the hardened rocker will find much here to test their 'metal'".
"...although acoustic-bodied basses are often accused of not being the most comfortable to play, this is actually one of the best we've tried...it offers a good clean playing action and great intonation and the mahogany neck feels slick and very manageable".
To read the full review, pick up the July 2009 Issue (Issue 317) of Guitarist Magazine. The Larrivee B-03RE is available now at £1466.25
