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Unlock rich, woody tones and a truly inspiring playing experience with this Boucher Grande Reserve GR-HG-166T! Crafted with a torrefied Adirondack Red Spruce top and stunning 5A flamed maple, this 000-12 fret beauty delivers incredible tonal maturity and a look that's anything but ordinary. Its hand-scalloped bracing and thoughtful design provide unparalleled versatility and playability, making it a dream for any musical style. This isn't just a guitar; it's an investment in your passion, a rock-solid instrument built for years of joyous music making. Embrace the extraordinary!

From Boucher Guitars

Our Grande Reserve GR-HG-166T model has been specially designed and engineered to meet the needs of guitarists looking for an acoustic guitar with distinctive tonal maturity.

Furthermore, this 000-12 fret guitar is distinguished by its exclusive, flamboyant appearance!

The GR-HG-166T’s highly figured flamed (5A) torrefied maple back and sides offers a unique look and extraordinary sound properties!

What’s more, the hand-picked torrefied Adirondack spruce top exploits the full potential of this torrefied tonewood with its exceptional lightness and flexibility.

Incomparable versatility and playability make the GR-HG-166T an undeniable source of inspiration, offering a percussive, deep, rich, woody sound that blends perfectly with a collection of guitars featuring more traditional tonewoods.

This GR-HG-166T guitar from our Grande Reserve series will be your inseparable partner, whatever the style of your musical projects!

Top Material
Torrefied Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Brace Material
Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Tonewood
Torrefied Flamed Maple (5A / AAAAA)
Bracing Pattern
Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape
Hand-scalloped
Brace Size
0.250’’ / 6,35mm
Scale Length
25.5" / 648mm
Frets to the Body
12
Soundhole Diameter
3.9375" / 100,0mm
Body Width
15.0625" / 382,6mm
Body Length
20.250" / 514,0mm
Body Depth
4.1875" / 106,4mm
Neck Width at Nut
1.750" / 44,5mm
Neck Width at the 12th Fret
2.250" / 57,0mm
String Spacing at the Bridge
2.375" / 60,3mm
End Graft Material
Maple
Body Binding Material
Maple
Purfling Material at Body Edge
Herringbone
Purfling Material at Sides Edge
3 ply : Black / White / Black
Rosette Material
Abalone
One Piece Neck Material
South American Mahogany
Fingerboard & Bridge Material
Ebony
Truss Rod
Two-Way

Top Nut Material; Bone

Saddle Material
Bone
Fingerboard Markers Material
Mother of Pearl (white)
Boucher Logo material
Mother of Pearl (white)
Headplate Material
Solid Ebony
Machine Head Tuners
Gotoh Open Gear Gold
Pickguard Material
Synthetic Tortoise
Neck Finish
High Gloss
Soundboard Finish
High Gloss
Body Finish
High Gloss

Bridge Pins Material; Tusq® 4mm (black)

Recommended Strings Gauge; Light 12-53

Strings Installed at the Factory; D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze

Interior Label
Signed
Hardshell Case
TKL tweed deluxe

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