2008 Bourgeois Slope D SS - Short Scale Slope Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
Bourgeois introduced this SS, Short Scale, model in 2007 as this spec has been their most requested model recently. It offers all the warm, sweet, full tone and relaxed playability you'd expect from a vintage short scale instrument but with the balance and note to note clarity found on all Bourgeois guitars. This one is like new with a gorgeous Sunburst and contrasting Ivoroid Bindings and buttons for a dressed-up vintage vibe. The tone is all there, Dana's usual big, round bass and soaring trebles. Flatpickers read on...
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Ricky Skaggs, Bryan Sutton, Martin Simpson, Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), Steve Earle, Ron Block, Dan Tyminski, Marshall Crenshaw
Bourgeois introduced this SS, Short Scale, model in 2007 as this spec has been their most requested model recently. It offers all the warm, sweet, full tone and relaxed playability you'd expect from a vintage short scale instrument but with the balance and note to note clarity found on all Bourgeois guitars. This one is like new with a gorgeous Sunburst and contrasting Ivoroid Bindings and buttons for a dressed-up vintage vibe. The tone is all there, Dana's usual big, round bass and soaring trebles. Flatpickers read on...
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Ebony
- Rosette: Ivoroid
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Violin Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: Tiny Pearl Dots
- Tuners: Waverlys with Ivoroid Buttons
- Tuner Finish: Nickel
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25 in. (635 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 23/32 in. (43.7 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)
- Body Length: 20 1/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 3/8 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 in.
- Serial #: 004613
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Fire Stripe
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Like New
Player Reviews:
"We are getting more and more request for short scale instruments as many players realize just how much easier they are to play but also the sweetness it adds to the voice. I've always loved Dana's dreads and I really love sunburst slope shoulder guitars, they just speak to me. This one is stunning and has a voice that's clear and articulate. Lead players will love it!" - Paul Heumiller
"This is a great tribute to the old Gibson and Martin guitars. It's big and full with lots of midrange as well. The perfect mix of the two guitar legends. Just a wonderful instrument to play. The sunburst is perfectly done as well." - Al Petteway
