Sound Pure's Take
A glowing, stunning example of why we're so crazy about the "boutique" world of acoustics and, more specifically, the masterful work of Dana Bourgeois. Styled, of course, after the famous Clarence White/Tony Rice large soundhole dread, this powerhouse sports a just-right 1 23/32" nut width, torrefied top + bracing, and a beautiful set of deep red, straight-grained Madagascar Rosewood. But what about the large soundhole--does it really make a difference? Send a couple G runs across the neck and you'll find that the answer is an emphatic "yes!"
From Bourgeois Guitars
For decades, serious flatpickers have known that the simple modification of enlarging a soundhole offers proven benefits. Though originally introduced as a cosmetic hack, we treat the large soundhole with the same respect we reserve for vintage design while retaining, in tribute, a variety of minor details unique to an iconic guitar that inspired a generation of players and luthiers.
- Year
- 2022
- Model
- D
- Serial
- 9462
- Top
- Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce
- Back & Sides
- Madagascar Rosewood
- Brace Material
- Aged Tone Torrefied Bracing
- Scale Length
- 25.5"
- Rosette
- Large Soundhole Ivoroid
- Backstrip
- Zipper
- Endpiece Inlay
- Ivoroid
- Body Binding
- Ivoroid
- Purfling
- Vintage Herringbone with Back
- Head Shape
- Square Headstock with Diamond
- Head Veneer
- Madagascar Rosewood
- Head Inlay
- No Logo on Headstock Overlay, Decal on Back
- Head Binding
- None
- Fretboard Wood
- Ebony
- Fretboard Inlay
- None
- Fretboard Binding
- Ivoroid
- Nut Width
- 1 23/32"
- Heel Cap
- Ivoroid
- Tuners
- Waverly Relic Oval
- Bridge
- 2.2" Traditional Ebony Belly
- Pins
- Ebony with Pearl Dot
- Pickguard
- Celluloid Tortoise
- Pickup
- None
- Label
- Standard
- Glue
- Animal Protein
- Neck Finish
- Satin
- Headstock Finish
- Satin
- Body Finish
- Aged Tone
- Top Color
- Natural
- Cutaway
- No
- Case
- Hardshell
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