Bourgeois Slope D "The Banjo Killer" Guitar #8961 From Bourgeois

A Charming Bourgeois Banjo Killer with a Bear Claw Sitka Spruce Top & Mahogany Body.

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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: A neck reset was performed to restore proper neck angle and action. A setup was completed. All frets were leveled, re-crowned, and polished. No further work required.

The Bourgeois Banjo Killer is a striking boutique acoustic designed for players who crave clarity, punch, and unmistakable character. Its bear claw Sitka spruce top paired with figured mahogany back and sides produces a lively, articulate voice with strong projection and crisp note definition—perfect for driving rhythms and expressive lead work. Elegant touches like a ziricote fingerboard and bridge, ivoroid binding, and a high-gloss finish highlight Bourgeois’ exceptional craftsmanship. With its signature double-scalloped “Banjo Killer” bracing, this guitar offers remarkable responsiveness and power, making it an inspiring, investment-grade instrument built to stand out for years to come.

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About Manufacturer

Bourgeois Guitars are defining the future of vintage tone, combining old-world hand-voicing techniques with modern innovations in design and materials. Built in a ca. 1850s mill in the industrial town of Lewiston Maine, master luthier Dana Bourgeois and his small team of highly skilled craftsman produce some of the finest steel-string instruments available today.

Known for tonal excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and top-notch materials, they are played by six-string luminaries such as Bryan Sutton, Ricky Skaggs, Sean Watkins, Della Mae, the late Doc Watson and countless professional and nonprofessional enthusiasts. Bourgeois guitars have had a prominent role in the American steel-string guitar renaissance for more than two decades, helping shape acoustic music’s most recent rise in popularity.