2008 Bourgeois Banjo Killer - Slope Shoulder Dread Banjo
Bryan Sutton is a friend of our shop and visits when he's playing in town. He's been here when we had one of these Banjo Killers that he inspired and it's obvious he's very proud of them. Dana Bourgeois delivers nicely here with a large guitar that sounds crisp and articulate (and never the least bit tubby). The figured mahogany sides and back deliver some punch and warmth, and the silky Sitka Spruce offers up just enough sparkle and shine. This is a rare guitar as they made only a few. She's extremely playable and always great fun to pick up.
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
Bryan Sutton is a friend of our shop and visits when he's playing in town. He's been here when we had one of these Banjo Killers that he inspired and it's obvious he's very proud of them. Dana Bourgeois delivers nicely here with a large guitar that sounds crisp and articulate (and never the least bit tubby). The figured mahogany sides and back deliver some punch and warmth, and the silky Sitka Spruce offers up just enough sparkle and shine. This is a rare guitar as they made only a few. She's extremely playable and always great fun to pick up.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Figured Mahogany
- Top Wood: Bearclaw Sitka Spruce
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: Abalone
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: Brazilian Rosewood
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: Marquetry
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Waverly
- Tuner Finish: Nickel with Ivoroid
- Measurements
- Body Size: Dreadnought
- Scale: 25 2/5 in. (645.2 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)
- Body Length: 20 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 in.
- Serial #: 4600
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 3/4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Firestrip
- Case: TKL
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent, just the lightest play wear.
Player Reviews:
"Here's a very nice slope shoulder with 14 frets for great access to the upper register. And you'll definitely want that because the upper register sounds particularly sweet and clear. This is a very musical instrument. " - Paul Heumiller
"This is one of my favorite dreadnought guitars. The tone is clear and loud and lives up to its name." - Al Petteway
"This one's very nicely balanced for a large guitar. More music than "boom," which is the whole point. I enjoyed strumming this one (and could easily distinguish every note in a chord -- nice). Fingerstyle and single lines also worked well. This is a lovely and versatile machine for someone who is comfortable holding a relatively big box." - Al Schlimm
