Sound Pure's Take

The Boucher SM-JP-56 is a beautifully expressive 12-fret acoustic that delivers rich depth and remarkable clarity with a refined, responsive feel. Its Adirondack 4A spruce top offers exceptional headroom and articulation, while the East Indian rosewood body adds lush overtones, warm lows, and shimmering highs. The forward-shifted, hand-scalloped bracing enhances its dynamic response, making it feel alive and balanced under any touch. A comfortable mahogany neck paired with an ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, natural playing experience. Elegant koa binding and abalone accents complete its look, giving this guitar a voice and presence that feels both luxurious and deeply musical!

From Boucher Guitars

On July 7, 2016, JP Cormier bought his first Boucher guitar. Since then, and without asking for anything back, this artist with immeasurable talent and generosity constantly praises the merits of our guitars. Wishing to point out the great contribution of JP regarding the growing popularity of our guitars, we wanted to offer him a guitar. But not just any guitar!

 

A JP Cormier Signature model truly designed to reflect the great qualities of this great ambassador of the Boucher Guitars brand. So, we had to create a guitar with a unique look and a frank, generous, authentic, and versatile sound. The addition of an exclusive cutaway to our 12-fret 000 body-size adorned with a neck headstock design reminiscent of all our models is a reminder of the great JP’s qualities.

 

A versatile guitar for a versatile musician!

Model
SM-JP-56
Tonewood
East Indian Rosewood
Top
Adirondack 4A Grade Gold Touch
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
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 (Optional 2.125" / 54,0mm)
String Spacing at the Bridge
2.375" / 60,3mm (Optional 2.200" / 56,0m)
Backstrip Material
Koa
End Graft Material
Herringbone / Koa
Body Binding Material
Koa
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
Solid 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 Nickel
Open Gear
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
Weight
3lbs 14oz

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