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Bourgeois Guitars are handcrafted in Lewiston, Maine by master luthier Dana Bourgeois. Dana is known around the world for his superb craftsmanship and also as one of the foremost authorities on the voicing, selection and utilization of fine acoustic tonewoods.

Dana selects and matches the woods for each Bourgeois guitar at the beginning of the production process and, once each acoustic guitar is complete, checks it from top to bottom insuring it is aesthetically perfect and sounds and plays up to the demanding Bourgeois standard. Throughout the production process you can find Dana applying bridges, spraying a sunburst top, buffing the final finish coat, selecting and applying pick guards as well as overseeing the eight other individuals working on the various facets of the guitars being built.

 
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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom Vintage OM w/ Short Scale

Bourgeois Custom Vintage OM w/ Short Scale

You can think of the Vintage OM as a smaller version of our Vintage D - or maybe it's the other way around. The OM, you see, is really where it all started for Dana Bourgeois.

The Vintage OM is a culmination of Dana's two decades of experience in repairing, restoring and building the legendary Orchestra Model. It comes standard with an Adirondack spruce top, just like the originals, and is appointed identically to Bourgeois' Vintage Dreadnought, with ivoroid binding, herringbone top trim, short pattern squares and diamond inlays, tortoise shell pickguard, vintage style top toner, and nickel Waverly Tuners. Premium quartersawn, straight-grained Indian Rosewood is the standard material for the back and sides. The OM is the only model in which they scallop both sides of the X brace, as a result of its natural need for a little extra help in bottom register.

Because of its characteristic superb balance, clarity of voice, and sustaining top register, the OM was once thought of as the quintessential fingerstyle guitar. It still is. Keeping this in mind, we had this guitar built with a short scale and custom string spacing at the bridge. By shorting the scale, you reduce the string tension - thereby making each note easier to fret. The custom string spacing adds a little more room near the bridge for fingerstyle players to do what they do best

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar

Bourgeois Custom Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar

This custom OM's unique sound results from the ratio between it's 25.5 scale length, the surface area of its soundboard, and the volume of its air cavity.

This custom OM is simply and elegantly appointed with Mahogany back and sides, herringbone purfling, Short patterned Squares and diamonds inlay, Ebony pyramid bridge, tortoiseshell binding and Waverly tuners.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Vintage Dreadnought w/ Adirondack Red Spruce Top

Bourgeois Vintage Dreadnought w/ Adirondack Red Spruce Top

If there is one thing Dana Bourgeois builds exceptionally, it's dreadnoughts for bluegrass. If you have any doubts, just look to players like Ricky Skaggs, Bryan Sutton, and Sean Watkins - all phenomenal players who play Bourgeois. The best thing about the Vintage Dreadnought is that you don't have to imagine what it might sound like if you custom ordered it with an Adirondack Red Spruce top. It comes as a standard feature.

Adirondack Red Spruce, also known as Eastern Red Spruce, was the legendary topwood used on most pre-war American-made guitars. Properly sawn, Adirondack is much stiffer than Sitka Spruce, both along and across the grain. This allows us to make thinner, lighter tops, resulting in lightning-quick response and power to spare.

To maintain a vintage look, Bourgeois selects only the highest grade of East Indian rosewood, perfectly matched and quartered with tight, straight grain and darker-than-average color. To round out the visual package, the Vintage Dreadnought also features herringbone top trim, ivoroid body binding, slotted squares and diamonds inlay, premium tortoise shell pickguard, vintage-style top toner, and nickel Waverly tuners.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom OMC Acoustic Guitar w/ Alpine Spruce Top

Bourgeois Custom OMC Acoustic Guitar w/ Alpine Spruce Top

The OM offered from the fine folks at Bourgeois is already a small guitar. It's unique sound results from the ratio between it's 25.5 scale length, the surface area of its soundboard, and the volume of it's air cavity. The addition of a cutaway, therefore, is no small consideration. Harmonizing beautifully with the classic curves of the original OM outline, Bourgeois' solution offers three additional frets of accessibility while minimally altering the OM's critical proportions. This custom OMC features an Alpine Spruce top; which is a fingerpicker's dream. Alpine Spruce is stiff the Sitka Spruce, offering more volume and headroom. It also brings a lush richness to the spectrum. The OMC is simply and elegantly appointed with East Indian Rosewood back and sides, a wood rosette, Short patterned Squares and diamonds inlay, Ebony pyramid bridge, tortoise shell binding and gold Waverly tuners.

Sean Watkins, of Nickel Creek, used his Bourgeois OMC to record most of the cuts on his CD, Let It Fall. The solo guitar piece, Cloudbreak, is an excellent example of what the OMC is all about.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom Slope D Acoustic Guitar with Natural Finished Top

Bourgeois Custom Slope D Acoustic Guitar with Natural Finished Top

Bourgeois' slope shouldered dreadnought is only about 1/4 wider than a standard dreadnought, but what a difference! Voiced for a more open, though less driving, sound than the Country Boy, the Slope D happily accommodates a wide variety of playing styles including country, blues, old timey, pop, contemporary. If you're a fingerstyle player looking for a dreadnought-sized guitar that can handle fingerpicks or bare fingers as well as flatpicks; the Slope D is definitely your guitar!

The Slope D's interior construction is reasonably similar to the rest of their guitars, but they sure have fun with the exterior. Standard materials include an adirondack spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and ebony fretboard. To complement the theme, our original Bourgeois snakehead-style peghead is graced with ivoroid-buttoned Waverly tuners. This particular guitar has a custom natural finished top, Brazilian rosewood headstock veneer, and black bindings.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom Left Handed Sunburst Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Bourgeois Custom Left Handed Sunburst Vintage Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

The Vintage Dreadnought features Adirondack spruce, also known as Eastern Red Spruce, as a standard option. Adirondack Spruce was the legendary topwood used on most pre-war American-made guitars. Properly sawn, Adirondack is much stiffer than Sitka and Engelmann spruce, both along and across the grain. This allows for thinner, lighter tops, resulting in lightning-quick response and power to spare. Most guitar grade Adirondack spruce these days comes from Bourgeois' own backyard--the state of Maine, which still has large stands of original and second growth softwood forests.

To maintain a vintage look, Bourgeois select only the highest grade of East Indian rosewood, perfectly matched and quartered with tight, straight grain anddarker-than-average color. To round out the visual package, the Vintage Dreadnought also features herringbone top trim, ivoroid body binding, slotted squares and diamonds inlay, premium tortoiseshell pickguard, vintage-style top toner, and nickel Waverly tuners.

This particular guitar is a left-handed model, and features a beautiful custom sunburst finish.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom OMC Acoustic Guitar w/ Alpine Spruce Top

The OM offered from the fine folks at Bourgeois is already a small guitar. It's unique sound results from the ratio between it's 25.5 scale length, the surface area of its soundboard, and the volume of it's air cavity. The addition of a cutaway, therefore, is no small consideration. Harmonizing beautifully with the classic curves of the original OM outline, Bourgeois' solution offers three additional frets of accessibility while minimally altering the OM's critical proportions. This custom OMC features an Alpine Spruce top; which is a fingerpicker's dream. Alpine Spruce is stiff the Sitka Spruce, offering more volume and headroom. It also brings a lush richness to the spectrum. The OMC is simply and elegantly appointed with East Indian Rosewood back and sides, a wood rosette, Short patterned Squares and diamonds inlay, Ebony pyramid bridge, tortoise shell binding and gold Waverly tuners.

Sean Watkins, of Nickel Creek, used his Bourgeois OMC to record most of the cuts on his CD, Let It Fall. The solo guitar piece, Cloudbreak, is an excellent example of what the OMC is all about.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Cutaway Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar

Bourgeois Cutaway Orchestra Model Acoustic Guitar

The standard OMC with an Engelmann spruce top is a fingerpicker's dream. The OMC is simply and elegantly appointed with East Indian Rosewood back and sides, a wood rosette, Short patterned Squares and diamonds inlay, Ebony pyramid bridge, tortoiseshell binding and gold Waverly tuners.

Sean Watkins, of Nickel Creek, used his Bourgeois OMC to record most of the cuts on his CD, Let It Fall. The solo guitar piece, Cloudbreak, is an excellent example of what the OMC is all about. An audio clip of Cloudbreak can be found on the Let It Fall page of the website, http://www.sugarhillrecords.com. Check it out!

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom OMS w/ Macassar Ebony Back and Sides

Bourgeois Custom OMS w/ Macassar Ebony Back and Sides

While we at Artisan Guitars try to be as objective as possible, we get attached to certain special guitars. This stunning OMS has quickly become a shop favorite and with good reason.

The OMS is ideal for both fingerstyle and those looking for an instrument that frets effortlessly. Often times we come across guitars that almost look too gorgeous to play. But, when it comes to Maccasar Ebony; you just won't be able to help yourself. Macassar Ebony boasts a lot of presence with a broad dynamic range. It has a strong bass, lower mids, and incredible sustain. But, when coupled with a Bearclaw Italian Spruce top, there is a significant amount of sweet, bright tones. Each note carries with complexity and richness. Fingerstyle players will appreciate the ease of articulation across the entire fretboard.

In addition to it's amazing tone, this guitar features appointments such as an Abalone Rosette; the Bourgeois Soloist top, back, and side purflings; Ziricote body binding; gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons; a Soloist Heel Inlay; short Pattern squares & diamonds fingerboard inlay; and bone bridge pins.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom OMS w/ Macassar Ebony Back and Sides

Bourgeois Custom OMS w/ Macassar Ebony Back and Sides

When we ordered our first OMS with Maccasar Ebony, many a jaws dropped to the floor. While we try to be as objective as possible, we get attached to certain special guitars. This stunning OMS quickly became a shop favorite and with good reason. The first sold the day after we recieved it. We immediately ordered a second one with the same specifications; and have have been patiently awaiting it's arrival since. Well, our patience has been rewarded!

The OMS is ideal for both fingerstyle and those looking for an instrument that frets effortlessly. Often times we come across guitars that almost look too gorgeous to play. But, when it comes to Maccasar Ebony; you just won't be able to help yourself. Macassar Ebony boasts a lot of presence with a broad dynamic range. It has a strong bass, lower mids, and incredible sustain. But, when coupled with a Bearclaw Italian Spruce top, there is a significant amount of sweet, bright tones. Each note carries with complexity and richness. Fingerstyle players will appreciate the ease of articulation across the entire fretboard.

In addition to it's amazing tone, this guitar features appointments such as an Abalone Rosette; the Bourgeois Soloist top, back, and side purflings; Ziricote body binding; gold Waverly tuners with Ebony buttons; a Soloist Heel Inlay; short Pattern squares & diamonds fingerboard inlay; and bone bridge pins.

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom Small Jumbo w/ Adirondack and Bosnian Maple

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Bourgeois Custom Small Jumbo w/ Adirondack and Bosnian Maple

We are thrilled to be the recipient of yet another new model from Bourgeois! We've received several new models as of late, and each one clearly reflects Dana's dedication and impeccable eye for subtle detail. This new model, the Small Jumbo, fills the gap between the OMs and the dreadnoughts - proving to be one of the most versatile body sizes offered. This particular guitar is number 8 out of 9 built for the 2010 Winter NAMM show. Not only does it sound brilliant, but it is a looker!

Not only do we have a new model, but Dana Bourgeois has also finally begun offering exceptional sets of Maple again! For those of you blessed to own the small selection of Maple guitars has built in the past, you know just how special they truly are. This Small Jumbo is built with two gorgeous sets of wood: Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce and Flamed Bosnian Maple. A mouthful, I know - but the resulting instrument is nothing short of incredible!

The unique body size, measuring 15 3/8 across the lower bout, is quite comfortable to play. Your right arm wraps comfortably around the body without any discomfort or extra reach. The scale measures in at 25, and is a perfect length for this guitar. Fretting is a quite effortless task, especially when bending strings. The combination of Adirondack and Maple, especially Bosnian Maple, makes for a punchy, airy, and incredibly balanced instrument. Unlike some maple instruments, the trebles are clear and present, but not harsh and sharp. The bass responses in a mellow manner, without overpowering the mids and the highs. This guitar would shine for a songwriter in need of a versatile workhorse that gives an edge above the competition. It is perfectly suited to fingerstyle or strumming, without missing a beat.

Aesthetically, few builders measure up to the standard Bourgeois has set. The entire body is graced with contrasting Cocobolo bindings. The top is left natural, with a firestripe pickguard. The Brazilian Rosewood on the headstock is, well, insane - and beautifully appointed with Gold Waverly tuners. This guitar is a winner, and we can't wait for more of the same!

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SOLD: Bourgeois Custom Country Boy Dreadnought w/ Adirondack Top and Hot Hide Glue

Bourgeois Custom Country Boy Dreadnought w/ Adirondack Top and Hot Hide Glue

A fantastic offering from Dana Bourgeois with the hide glue top assembly option - which at first blush is worth every cent!

The Adirondack top bracing and bridge joints are painstakingly made by hand in the old fashioned method with hot hide glue. The difference is astounding, offering more immediate punch and volume.

If you are considering a stellar bluegrass instrument for power, be certain to add a Bourgeois to your arsenal.

Mahogany guitars are sometimes looked at as poorer cousins of rosewood guitars, but the builders at Bourgeois disagree; dressing the Country Boy in classic appointments such as ebony fretboard and bridge, wooden rosette, tortoiseshell binding, vintage style top toner, and nickel Waverly tuners. They also consider it worthy of the same diamond volute used on the back of their Vintage Dreadnought peghead. In addition to selecting only the finest quartersawn and matched South American mahogany backs and sides, this Country Boy is appointed with a beautiful Adirondack Red Spruce.

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