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A modern day holy grail!  This guitar proves the importance of that crucial combination of imagination and a fantastic ear--Dana Bourgeois has both, in addition to an absolute mastery of his craft and worldclass stock of tonewoods.  The large soundhole and Banjo Killer bracing alone put the guitar into a realm of articulate power that few instruments inhabit.  With the inclusion of torrefied Adirondack and a gorgeous set of Brazilian, well, now we're talking about a whole new world of acoustic perfection, population 1.  And while it's an absolute powerhouse capable of room-filling volumes, the D is in equal measure complex tonally...a musical voice as wise as it is strong.  Dana's trademark balance is here, too--you won't find prejudice for any one section of the dynamic spectrum here.  We wager you just won't flatpick a better guitar...after you get your hands on this one, you won't want to pick anything else, period!  

Watch & listen

Bourgeois D Aged Tone Addy/Brazilian Large Soundhole #7300 Quick n' Dirty

In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar expert Robinson Earle describes and demonstrates the Bourgeois D Aged Tone #7300 which features an Adirondack spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back/sides and a large soundhole.

Bourgeois Classic D European/East Indian Acoustic #7169 Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording Bourgeois Classic D European/East Indian Acoustic #7169

In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar specialist Derek Lebo tests out a Bourgeois Classic D Acoustic (#7169). This guitar features an Indian Rosewood back and European Spruce top.

From Bourgeois Guitars

Our most popular model, the square shoulder pre-War style Dreadnought delivers ample power to cut through any performance situation. Featuring Dana's unique, single-scalloped X brace system, our Dreadnought has become a bluegrass classic, offering a blend of balance and clarity absolutely required for flatpicking, highly desirable for most other styles of playing, but rarely found in a contemporary dreadnought.

2016

Serial Number
7300
Model
D - Large Soundhole
Top
Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce
Back
Brazilian Rosewood
Rosette
Large Soundhole Ivoroid
Body Binding
Ivoroid
Purfling
Vintage Style Herringbone w/ Back Purfling
Backstrip
Zipper
Head Shape
Aged Tone Mahogany Square Head w/ Diamond
Head Veneer
Brazilian Rosewood
Head Inlay
Bourgeois Logo
Fretboard Wood
14 Fret Ebony
Nut Width
1 23/32"
Fretboard Inlay
None
Fretboard Binding
Ivoroid
Pickguard
Vintage
Bridge
Traditional Ebony Belly w/ 2.2" Spacing
Signature Label
Dana Bourgeois Signature Label
Tuners
Waverly Nickel w/ Oval Buttons
Notes
Aged Tone Finish & Braces, Banjo Killer Bracing, Hide Glue, Toned, Satin Finish Headstock, Ebony Pins w/ Pearl Dot

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