Experience vintage-inspired blues box mojo combined with world-class lutherie in the exquisite Bourgeois L-DBO-S! Weighing an incredibly light 3 lbs 10 oz, this small-bodied acoustic pairs a torrefied Aged Tone Sitka spruce top—braced with Aged Tone torrefied spruce—with rare Sinker mahogany back and sides for rich, broken-in resonance, woody midrange focus, and surprising acoustic headroom. Built on a comfortable 25" short scale with a 1 23/32" nut width, it features a Honduran mahogany neck, a ziricote fingerboard with tiny mother-of-pearl dot inlays and ziricote binding, and a matching ziricote rectangular bridge. Elegant appointment details include nickel Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons, an ebony head veneer with an MOP logo and AJ inlay, celluloid tortoise pickguard, and ivoroid body binding. Complete with a hardshell case, the L-DBO-S is an effortless player offering sweet pre-war character and articulate dynamic response.

Dana’s personal guitar.

No frills. Just comfort, presence and versatility.

After a lifetime of favoring larger guitars, Dana found the L-DBO’s power-to-size ratio and clear, direct voice ideal for his personal needs: consisting of unwinding in the living room, casual jamming with friends, very occasional stage use, ease of play and ready transportability. He has since acquired several. Dana’s personal model features a coarse-grained Aged Tone Sitka top, Sinker Mahogany back and sides, Animal Protein Glue and a single, tiny headstock Inlay.

“Contrary to popular belief, ugly tops sound best. Dark, fat winter growth rings dramatically enhance stiffness, allowing for a thin but strong, and highly responsive top. I got tired of rejecting the best-sounding stuff strictly on the basis of appearance and decided instead to reserve it for something special”.

-Dana Bourgeois

Free 3-Year Warranty

In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.

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