Sound Pure's Take
This one sounds absolutely beautiful with a flat-pick. Seriously. I'm mostly a finger-picker, but lately I've been using a thumb-pick to combine both disciplines and pull a little more volume out. This one is IDEAL for that combined approach. With the flesh of your fingers, the tone is warm and complex, plenty of overtones and breathing room. Take a pick to it, and the tone is fat and direct. You'd think it was an archtop with mile-high action. It's that kind of focused clarity.
It's a very handsome guitar, too. The wide, then tight top grain suggest a dynamic response, and as I've already mentioned, it does not disappoint in that regard. This guitar is ready for whatever you want to throw at it. Truly a hybrid for the truly hybrid player.
robinson@soundpure.com
From Boucher Guitars
BOUCHER GUITARS: AMONG THE ADIRONDACKS
Founded in 2005, Boucher Guitars has become known as a leader in the creation of high-quality acoustic guitars. Our workshop is located in Quebec, Canada, in the heart of the Canadian Appalachian mountains, and we are lucky to be surrounded by North America’s largest Adirondack spruce forest. These majestic trees provide the wood for our guitars’ sound boards, and we are proud to be the only guitar maker working exclusively with Adirondack spruce for all of our sound boards. Every Boucher instrument is handcrafted by a team of experienced luthiers (guitar makers) and artisans. Our passion shows, in the exceptional sound quality and visual beauty of every instrument we produce…and we look forward to sharing our passion with you!
BOUCHER GUITARS: WHAT SETS US APART
Boucher Guitars’ location in the heart of the Canadian Appalachians gives us unique access to raw materials: we produce and supply nearly 12,000 sound boards per year, crafted exclusively from Adirondack spruce. This local sourcing allows us to meticulously select the best wood for our guitars; Adirondack spruce is a rare and sought-after material on the world market, meaning that Boucher Guitars has a trusted relationship with the world’s best-known suppliers of exotic materials. This allows us to provide guitars made of rare and unique materials, by procuring the finest raw materials in the world. Guitarists worldwide–including nationally and internationally-known artists–trust Boucher Guitars to provide them with the finest instruments available, and we are proud to have earned their trust. Visit our Artists section to learn more, and to read about the unique relationships between musicians and their guitars!
WHY CHOOSE A BOUCHER GUITAR?
A team of professional artisans and luthiers (guitar makers) stands behind every Boucher guitar. We are proud to design and create fine instruments in the time-honoured tradition of Quebec craftmanship. Our passion and knowledge translate into a meticulous work ethic: our craftspeople are committed to creating high-performance instruments of superior quality, while also focusing on the highest level of finish and detail work and our exclusive and time-tested bracing styles. This attention to detail results in a guitar that exceeds our customers’ expectations in every way. We can honestly say that every Boucher guitar exemplifies strength, volume and precision, to an extent that we believe is unequaled in the guitar world. The sound and beauty of a Boucher guitar is truly an appeal to the senses: try one, and from the first chord, we think you’ll agree!
STUDIO SERIES
THE PROMISE OF SOUND WITH AN EXOTIC TOUCH
The STUDIO series is your chance to get a high-quality guitar with enhanced sound properties. Choose a guitar that suits your individual style from a diverse palette of noble and exotic woods. In addition, these guitars are all equipped with carefully-selected Adirondack spruce sound boards and bracing. Hand-crafted in the finest of traditions, their refined look and glossy finish make STUDIO series guitars instruments that stand out for their high quality.
| TOP | ADIRONDACK SPRUCE (AAAA GRADE) |
| BRACES | ADIRONDACK SPRUCE (AAAA GRADE) |
| BINDING | MAPLE |
| BOUND TOP | HERRINGBONE |
| NECK BINDING | NONE |
| MACHINE HEAD TUNERS | GOLD PLATED |
| ROSETTE | HERRINGBONE |
| FINISH | HIGH-GLOSS |
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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