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The Larrivee J-03 12-string jumbo acoustic guitar is an exceptional 12-string that’s crafted with solid tonewoods and flourishes of premium binding. This US-made 12-string features robust mahogany back and sides paired with a moon spruce top and a 1-piece mahogany neck. The jumbo body style’s roaring cannon-like sound lets players achieve sparkling, full-bodied tones with minimal force to help minimize hand and finger strain during long sessions. Plus, with tons of detailed nuance like hardwood binding and an abalone rosette, the J-03 12-string’s craftsmanship calls out even to Sweetwater’s most discerning acoustic players.





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The jumbo style has graced some extremely memorable 12-string acoustic guitars, particularly those used by West Coast musicians during the 1960s and ’70s. This jumbo’s loud definition lights up any room with robust bass and assertive midrange reinforcement. 12-string players at Sweetwater prefer a jumbo like the J-03 for long sessions and gigs. The sensitive response and large sound chamber make even your most gentle strums resonate with full definition, thus warding off overexertion and cramps during long sessions. Strum smarter ? not harder ? with the J-03 12-string jumbo acoustic guitar!





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The Larrivee J-03 12-string’s tonewoods are rich, articulate, and suitable for almost any situation that calls for a 12-string. Mahogany back and sides give the J-03 exceptional midrange that’s balanced and dynamic with rich overtones that help those extra octaves sparkle as they should. The J-03’s deluxe moon spruce top and moon spruce bracing add more flavor to the mix. Moon spruce is incredibly lightweight because it’s harvested only at high altitudes when sap levels are at seasonal lows, thus ensuring vibrant resonance and impeccable tones. The 1-piece mahogany neck has a smooth satin feel for easy fretwork up and down the neck, with a comfortable carve that sits between popular “C” and “D” neck profiles. What’s more, the J-03 body is bound with rosewood, while solid maple frames the ebony fingerboard for a luxurious look that checks every box.





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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 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.





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Larrivee J03MH 12-string Jumbo Acoustic Guitar Features:


Jumbo body style keeps 12-string tones loud and hearty no matter how hard you strum


Rosewood-bound mahogany back and sides deliver excellent resonance and rich acoustic tone


Moon spruce top and X-bracing add balance and brilliant overtone shimmer


Comfortable 1-piece mahogany neck with a hybrid profile


Ebony fingerboard with 20 frets and maple binding


Chrome Larrivee tuning machines ensure reliable tuning and stability


Bone nut and saddle add resonance and ensure proper 12-string intonation


USA-made in Oxnard, CA