Founded in 1967 by Jean Larrivée, the company moved from Toronto, Ontario, to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1977, and to Vancouver in 1982.

The company was founded in Toronto, Ontario, in 1967 and moved to Victoria, British Columbia, in 1977, and to Vancouver in 1982.

However, in November 2013 Larrivée announced that it would be consolidating its Canadian division and closing its Vancouver factory.

Since 1979 all engravings were designed by Wendy Larrivée except for a 1998 inlay called "The Joker".

[2][3] The 03 Recording Series features all wood construction without the inlays and high gloss finishes.