Sound Pure's Take

This could very well be our very favorite OMH from Boucher yet!  That balanced-but-bountiful voice we've come to love is given a clear, honeyed voice (and look!) through the use of some truly exceptional Koa on the back, sides, and binding.  The contrast between that torrefied AAAA Adirondack and Koa has to, like precious antiquities and new, never-before-seen feats of craftsmanship, be seen to be believed.  The same is, of course, true for the sound--plenty of OM-18s and OM-28s alike would readily bend the knee to this 171's majesty!

From Boucher Guitars

Guitars from our Studio Goose series are especially crafted to fulfill the needs of demanding guitarists. Whether the guitarist is looking for precise acoustic sounds while performing live or to meet the stringent requirements of studio recording engineers, these guitars will provide it.

Each Adirondack red spruce soundboard of the Studio Goose is personally selected by Robin Boucher with his commitment to provide the wood qualities needed to deliver high end sound.

The playability and versatility of the Studio Goose makes it the ideal instrument to channel your inspirations into harmonious melodies.

No matter what your musical goals demand, the Studio Goose will deliver. 

Model: LE-SG-171

Serial: LE-KA-1003-OMH

Top Wood: Torrefied "AAAA" Adirondack Spruce

Back/Sides: Koa

Brace Material: Adirondack Red Spruce

Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace

Brace Shape: Hand-Scalloped

Brace Size: 1/4"

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Frets to Body: 12

Soundhole Diameter: 3 15/16"

Body Width: 15 1/16"

Body Length: 20 1/4"

Body Depth: 4 3/16"

Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4"

Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/4"

String Spacing at Bridge: 2 3/8"

Backstrip Material: None

End Graft Material: Herringbone

Body Binding Material: Koa

Neck Binding:

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 Material: Solid Ebony

Bridge Material: Solid Ebony

Truss Rod: Two-Way

Nut Material: Bone

Saddle Material: Bone

Inlay Material: 5mm Mother of Pearl Dot

Logo Material: Mother of Pearl (White)

Headplate Material: Solid Ebony

Machine Head Tuners: Gotoh Gold Closed Gear

Pickguard Material: Synthetic Tortoise

Neck Finish: High Gloss

Soundboard Finish: High Gloss

Body Finish: High Gloss

Bridge Pins Material: Tusq 4mm Black

Cutaway: None

Electronics: None

Case: TKL Tweed Deluxe Hardshell

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