Jean Larrivée

Jean Larrivée is a Canadian luthier specializing in guitars and the founder of Larrivée Guitars. He was originally trained as an auto mechanic, but began making guitars in 1967.[1]

Jean Claude Larrivée
Born
Quebec, Canada
NationalityCanadian
CitizenshipCanadian/American
OccupationLuthier
Years active1967-
SpouseWendy
ChildrenJohn Jr., Matthew, Christine, Micheline
Websitehttp://www.larrivee.com

Early career

He was originally trained as a luthier by Edgar Mönch in 1967, who had recently arrived as an immigrant to Canada.

Notable students and apprentices

References


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