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Does anyone know if they have history?

The other day a 78 Beneteau crossed my bench, serial number 50 or so. I took one look at it and my first thought was Larrivee, both in aesthetics and tone. Sure enough, when I popped the mirror inside, it had the Larrivee bracing pattern. So I wonder if they ever crossed paths?

http://www.guitarbench.com/2010/06/23/m ... interview/

It seems you're not the first to ask!


Quote:
"TT: I read you were inspired by Jean Larrivee- did you study under him?

MB: This is a question I have been asked many times. Though I didn’t study under him, he was definitely an early positive influence on my career. When I decided to pursue guitar building in 1974 my only frame of reference was the well known American acoustic guitars of the day, Martin, Gibson and Guild. On top of this by far the most popular model was the dreadnought or some variation of it. When I saw my first Larrivee I was amazed..."
And more.

cheers

Thanks for that link, very interesting!