Geni Swing Guitars

Tusq Slotted

As with all Larrivee Guitars, the Traditional Series models contain a magical quality. Upon first picking up the mahogany Slope Dreadnought model, I felt as though I had been transported back to the early 20th century because of the instrument's traditional construction features including a twelve-fret neck along with a slotted headstock with volute give the guitar the look and feel of an instrument from the past. However, the SD-50 model is also built with modern features as Tusq nut and L.R. Baggs iMix No-Cut System, producing a great mix of traditional and modern. 

For guitarists who are not used to playing a twelve-fret neck, it may take a bit of time to get accustomed to the neck when playing beyond the twelfth fret, as your mind may see the connection between the body and neck and think that your hand is at the 14th fret, but this is fairly easy to overcome. For those who play purely below the 12th fret, it's unlikely that you'll notice much difference. Here are the specs from the Larrivee site on the differences between Larrivee's regular dreadnought body and the Larrivee sloped dreadnought body: 

Dreadnought

Lower Bout · 16"

Upper Bout · 11.875"

Waist · 10.875"

Depth · 5"

Overall Length · 41"

Scale Length · 25.5" 

SD - Slope Dreadnaught

Lower Bout · 15"

Upper Bout · 11.25"

Waist · 10.5"

Depth · 4.875"

Overall Length · 40.5"

Scale Length · 25.5"

For information on the history of the transition from 12- to 14- fret necks, please visit: http://www.lutherie.net/12-14-evolution.html

Larrivee's SD-50E produces a rich, warm tone with plenty of volume.  The guitar is quite versatile and will accommodate many different playing styles but is particularly good for strumming and fingerpicking.  

Features of the SD-50E model include: All Solid wood Construction, Single Piece Mahogany 12-Fret Neck, Canadian Sitka Spruce Sound Board & Bracing, African Ebony Fretboard & Bridge, Canadian Maple Binding w/ Herringbone, Mahogany Back & Sides, Shifted Symmetrical Parabolic X-Bracing, Hand fit Dovetail Neck Joint, Enlarged Soundhole w/ Herringbone Rosette, Slotted Headstock w/ Pearl Logo & Volute, Custom Milled Stainless Steel Tuners, Ivoroid Fretboard Binding, Larrivee Custom Beveled Pickguard, Mother of Pearl Diamond Fretboard Markers, Traditional Angled TUSQ Nut, Limited Lifetime Warranty, L.R. Baggs iMix No-Cut System, Arch-top Case.

Michael Stone owns a business that sells Larrivee guitars.

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