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Condition: Used, Excellent

  Hands down the most impressive dreadnought we've seen from Bourgeois, period.  This is the kind of magic that can only happen in the custom shop, and may not happen ever again.  Brazilian of this caliber, hand-rubbed varnish, hide glue construction, and everything else about this instrument come together to create something that could only be rivaled by pre-war guitars in flawless shape, if that.  Try to imagine a cathedral full of bells that weighs less than that old Yamaha you learned your first chords on...you're starting to get there!  The guitar is in total agreement with itself, too.  That profound bass response never interferes with nuance in the upper registers.  The overtone content coalesces in a way that will give you chills.  Put it this way--the original owner knew that something like this needed a custom-fit case.  A superlative set of specs, a superlative maker, fantastic condition, and a used price tag, all in one.  Call us up now before this holy grail of a guitar ends someone else's lifelong quest for acoustic gold!

From Bourgeois Guitars

Dana Bourgeois has been building guitars for nearly 40 years. He is known around the world for his superb craftsmanship and as one of the foremost authorities on the voicing, selection, and utilization of fine acoustic tonewoods.

Dana’s reputation as a master luthier has brought people from around the world to our door for a chance to work in our shop. The small, tight-knit group of craftspeople are proud of what they do and work hard to build the best guitars they can.

2010

Serial Number
5195

Oil Varnish Finish, Hide Glue, Brazilian Rosewood Butt Wedge & Heel Cap, Bone Pins

Calton Custom Hardshell Case w/ Colorado Case Company Cover

Top
Premium Eastern Red Adirondack Spruce
Back
Premium Brazilian Rosewood
Rosette
B/W Fiber
Body Binding
Ivoroid
Purfling
Black/White/Black Top Border w/ Back and Side Purf
Backstrip
Multicolor Herringbone
Head Shape
Square Head w/ Diamond
Head Veneer
Brazilian Rosewood
Head Inlay
Presentation Inlay
Head Binding
3-Layer Ivoroid
Fretboard Wood
14-Fret Ebony
Nut Width
1 23/32"
Fretboard Inlay
Long Pattern Square & Diamond
Fretboard Binding
3-Layer Ivoroid
Pickguard
Tor-Tis
Bridge
Ebony Belly Bridge
Pickup
None
Signature Label
Dana Bourgeois Signature Label
Tuners
Waverly Gold

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.

Returns

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