Sound Pure's Take

The Boucher SG-51-BM is a beautifully voiced, boutique-built acoustic guitar that captures the magic of pre-war inspiration with modern precision. Its Master Grade Adirondack Red Spruce top and forward-shifted, hand-scalloped bracing deliver bold projection, shimmering clarity, and a warm, woody depth that only grows richer over time. The high-gloss sunburst finish and striking koa body binding offer vintage charm with refined elegance. Paired with a South American mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, it feels smooth, responsive, and supremely playable. This is the kind of heirloom-quality instrument that rewards serious players and stands confidently as a long-term investment.

From Boucher Guitars

Our SG-51 is 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, this model 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 this guitar makes it the ideal instrument to channel your inspirations into harmonious melodies.

 

No matter what your musical goals demand, the Studio Goose SG-51 will deliver.

Top Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA), Master grade Top

Brace Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)

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: 14

Soundhole Diameter: 3.9375" / 100,0mm

Body Width: 15.016" / 381,4mm

Body Length: 19.154" / 486,5mm

Body Depth: 4.145" / 105,3mm

Neck Width at Nut: 1.750" / 44,5mm

Neck Width at the 12th Fret: 2.125" / 54,0mm

String Spacing at the Bridge: 2.200" / 56,0mm

Purfling Material at Body Edge: Herringbone

Purfling Material at Sides Edge: 3 ply : Black / White / Black

Rosette Material: Herringbone

One Piece Neck Material: South American Mahogany

Fingerboard & Bridge Material: Solid Ebony

Truss Rod: Two-Way

Top Nut Material: Tusq®

Saddle Material: Bone

Fingerboard Markers Material: Mother of Pearl (white)

Boucher Logo material: Mother of Pearl (white)

Headplate Material: Solid Ebony

Tuners: Machine Head Tuners Gotoh Nickel

Pickguard Material: Synthetic Tortoise

Neck Finish: Satin

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

Koa Body Binding

Sunburst Top Finish

Weight: 4lbs 1oz

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