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Condition: Used, Very Good
Ignore the tortoiseshell-button Waverly tuners and you'd be forgiven in believing this to be a garden-variety Bluegrass Goose, insofar as one exists. But this instrument is far from ordinary. Built to spec for the touring guitarist of such luminaries as Rodney Crowell, Mark Knopfler and Neil Diamond, the Richard Bennett Boucher features AAAA Adirondack spruce over Brazilian mahogany back and sides, making for a shockingly direct dread with strong balance across all frequencies, from low E to high harmonics. Single-note runs especially blast out of this cannon. Plus, the "speed neck" boasts a well-worn satiny feel and a uniquely comfortable carve. Quite the extraordinary sound from an outwardly humble guitar.
SP Luthier Notes: Fret dress and setup
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!
Model: Richard Bennett
Serial: RB-1017-DB
Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Back/Sides: Brazilian Mahogany
Brace Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X-Brace
Brace Shape: Hand-Scalloped
Brace Size: 5/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Frets to Body: 14
Soundhole Diameter: 4 1/8"
Body Width: 16 1/16"
Body Length: 19 15/16"
Body Depth: 5"
Neck Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
String Spacing at Bridge: 2.2"
Backstrip Material: Maple
End Graft Material: 6-Ply: Black/White/Black & Maple
Body Binding Material: Koa
Neck Binding: None
Purfling Material at Body Edge: 6-Ply: Black/White/Black & Maple
Purfling Material at Sides Edge: 3-ply Black/White/Black
Rosette Material: Multi-Ply: Black/White/Black
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: Mother of Pearl
Logo Material: Mother of Pearl
Headplate Material: Solid Ebony
Machine Head Tuners: Waverly Deluxe
Pickguard Material: Synthetic Tortoise
Neck Finish: Satin / Speed Neck
Soundboard Finish: High Gloss
Body Finish: High Gloss
Bridge Pins Material: Tusq 4mm Black
Cutaway: None
Electronics: None
Case: TKL Tweed Deluxe Hardshell
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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