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2016 Boswell 0.5-12, Brazilian/Italian
Threading the needle between an 0 and 00, this 0.5 12-fret manages to feel cozy and intimate in your arms at the same time that it belts out some serious projection and velvety mids. Brazilian Rosewood and Italian Spruce pair up for sweet trebles and a crisp bass response. String-to-string balance is dialed in with the fingerstylist in mind; we found country blues picking brought out more crunch in the mids, but with slow pieces the tone smoothed over as though it was a completely different guitar. In a word: dynamic.
Boswell’s lutherie career is firmly rooted in the repair tradition, and it’s quickly evident that this has honed his eye for fit and finish to a surgeon’s precision. The light, vintage pickguard matches the herringbone trim and Ebony belly bridge, and the lines of the slotted headstock are sharp and well-executed. Weighing in at a trim 3lb 13oz, this 0.5 may feel like a featherweight, but there’s some serious muscle at work under the hood. There’s a lot of great 0 and 00 guitars out there, but this 0.5 stands apart from the throng with its smooth response, playability, and elegant aesthetics.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 24.875 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.31 in Woods Spruce - Italian, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2024 Boucher BG-152-G, Madagascar Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
The “Bluegrass Goose” from Boucher Guitars in Québec, Canada—majestic like the bird it’s named after, and no less impressive. With an Adirondack Spruce top and Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, this dreadnought has a particularly special set of Madagascar rosewood.
Gloss finish on the body, satin on the neck, a comfortable V-shaped profile, herringbone appointments, and Gotoh open-back tuners. Less than a year old at the time of publication, we can’t wait to see and hear how this guitar develops over the years!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, bespoke, dread, tweed, adi, trad,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Madagascar 
2023 Bouchereau Mistral OM-C, Cocobolo Rosewood/Moon Spruce
Brand new Mistral ‘OM-C’ from Loïc Bortot of Bouchereau Guitars. This medium-sized fingerstyle dream comes to us with Cocobolo for the back and sides, along with Moonspruce for the top. We have witnessed several times at the shop what a magical combination these two woods can be, and this guitar is an excellent example of it. If you’ve ever wondered why Cocobolo is considered such a highly-regarded alternative to Brazilian Rosewood, this guitar shows you why. Incredible dynamism, effortless feel, and setup make this guitar truly a sweet addition to anyone’s arsenal of instruments.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, evo, visesnut, 031, canada, arm bevel, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Moonspruce, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2020 Bouchereau Maelstrom BC, Granadillo/Sinker Redwood
Much like its namesake, this Maelstrom BC from Loïc Bortot of Bouchereau Guitars has power and intensity in spades. Fitting descriptors for a baritone of this calibre! Highlighting Granadillo for the back and sides, plus Sinker Redwood for the top, the voice marries warmth to that power for an enveloping quality that surrounds the player. Amboyna burl appointments provide a gorgeous aesthetic. Outlined with crisp Maple bindings to match the multi-piece Maple neck, this guitar has immense presence in both form and sound. Low end power and crystalline clear trebles.
Other keywords: Luthier, lutherie, evo frets, hiscox, 022, fingerstyle
SOLD Read moreScale Length 28.5 in Nut Width 1.813 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Redwood - Sinker, Granadillo 
Brand New Bouchereau MJ.C, Honduran Mahogany/Alpine Spruce
Loïc Bortot of Bouchereau Guitars is here with a powerhouse MJ.C small jumbo in Honduran Mahogany and Alpine Spruce that’s a force to be reckoned with. Smooth balance across the registers, plus precise trebles to cut through the mix; a dynamic color palette in the mids that really blooms in lowered tunings; and a crisp bottom end to tie it together. The woods are gorgeous, especially the tightly figured Honduran Mahogany back and sides, which Bortot pairs up with Rosewood bindings for an understated look. The body and headplate are buffed to a clear gloss, but the neck is satin smooth, velvet to the touch. We’re very much fans of this neck. The rosette features an interlocking motif for centerpiece. Throw in an arm bevel for creature comfort, and you’ve got a brand new MJ.C that’s as easy on the eyes as it is on the ears, and even the hands.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, fingerstyle, modern guitar, cutaway, gotoh, 024, elevated fingerboard, hiscoxSOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Mahogany - Honduran 
Brand New Bouchereau Mistral OM-C, Cocobolo/Engelmann Spruce
Our latest OM from Loïc Bortot of Bouchereau Guitars feels cozy and intimate in your arms while boasting a rich tone and string-to-string balance. Beautiful Cocobolo Rosewood for the back and sides is paired with an Engelmann Spruce top and black Ebony bindings and a satin Mahogany neck. Loïc’s “interlace” rosette continues the Cocobolo-and-Ebony motif around the soundhole, which also ties together with the headstock and magnetic truss rod cover.
Lightweight and agile in your hands, this Mistral OM-C is an obvious choice for the fingerstylist who spends equal time in standard and altered tunings. The balanced voice keeps arrangements clear and defined, while the overall energy keeps your music projecting far and away. This Bouchereau is brand new and eager to be played. We recommend starting right away.
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, cocabolo, englemann, engelman, 14-fret, orchestra model, cutaway
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.6875 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
Brand New Bouchereau Mistral OM, Quilted Sapele/Sitka Spruce
The latest Mistral from Bouchereau Guitars has stolen our hearts, or at least our ears. Not only is this Mistral a knockout in Quilted Sapele and salvaged Sitka, it’s got the voice to match. The sensation of the glossy Mahogany neck like running your hands through silk.
An excellent choice for fingerstyle, our 2017 Mistral has an extra dose of warm riches in its middle register, which pair sweetly with a treble response that’s prone to overtones and a subtle blooming effect after the initial attack. Dropping down into DADGAD or beyond, the setup remains responsive; but there’s so much going on just in Standard you might never want to go anywhere else. The Florentine Cutaway and elevated fingerboard will appeal to players who aren’t afraid of exploring the upper regions of the fretboard. The neck profile is a faintly flattened C shape and joins the body at the 14th fret. Lightweight Schertler tuners, magnetic truss rod cover, bone nut & saddle—like we said, this Bouchereau aces both the visual and acoustic tests with flying colors.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.7 in String Spacing 2.156 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Sapele 
New Bouchereau Mistral Ziricote/Lutz
We’re quite excited for this Mistral OM as the start of our relationship with Canada-based builder Loïc Bortot of Bouchereau Guitars–one strum, and you’ll see why. This 2016 Mistral is a finely-honed machine capable of rendering your black-and-white arrangements in full technicolor. The voice is remarkable: profoundly clear, instantly responsive, a focused edge with flatpicks, enveloping and colorful with fingertips. With its wedge-shaped Ziricote-and-Lutz–Spruce body and slim neck for fast fretting, this Mistral is built with a smaller person in mind, but still effortless to play if you’re of a larger persuasion.
The setup is so glassy smooth it’s as though fretting notes were as easy as breathing. We put the Mistral through its paces in Standard, DADGAD, and Cadd9, and the result was consistently mesmerizing: the bass strings remained crisp and present, the string feel comfortable but not floppy. Honestly, this Mistral blew us away, from Bortot’s refreshing aesthetic (check out the relief carved into the heelblock where it meets the sides) to his effective voicing techniques.
2022 Bourgeois OM Signature Deluxe, Brazilian Rosewood/Aged Tone Sitka Spruce
From Dana Bourgeois, a 2022 OM Signature Deluxe with an Aged Tone Sitka Spruce top and some exceptionally fine Brazilian Rosewood for the back and sides. Koa bindings line the body of this Orchestral Model, and there’s a very lovely and subtle burst on the top, which in many ways complements the tonal palette of this instrument. The slightly wider spacing at the saddle makes it ideal for fingerstyle, though it can thrive in any playing style. A true Swiss Army knife of guitars.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, team built, maine, 009257, tkl
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Brazilian 
2022 Bourgeois OMC Soloist, Cocobolo/AT Sitka Spruce
From the workshop of Dana Bourgeois, this OMC Soloist hails from 2022. It is comprised of ‘Aged Tone’ Bearclaw Sitka Spruce and some mesmerizingly figured Cocobolo for the back and sides—a solo fingerstylist’s dream. It features a 25.5″ scale length and wide spacing at the bridge.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, borgeois, tkl 9595,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Cocobolo 
2014 Bourgeois OMS Custom, Koa/Adirondack Spruce
A 12-fret fingerstyle machine from Dana Bourgeois, this 2014 OMS Custom is decked out in Koa and Adirondack Spruce. If tradition and modernity meet, it’s usually obvious; however, with this creature, you aren’t made aware of it until you play it. Just absolutely amazing.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, trad, bearclaw, 6688,
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Koa 
2013 Bourgeois D-Vintage Limited, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
This 2013 Bourgeois Vintage Dread #8 of 15 from Dana and company is delightful; for a guitar that is only eleven years old at time of publication it sounds nearly four times as old. It has the playwear to show it! Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce two of the most classic ingredients for a powerhouse guitar, particularly a flatpicking machine such as this. This guitar is equipped with an L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup, ready for the stage or the studio!
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, tkl, bluegrass, old time, traditional, 006552
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2008 Bourgeois D-150, Brazilian Rosewood/Adirondack Spruce
Dana Bourgeois and co have nailed the recipe for a dynamite Dreadnought here: quick and responsive, lots of bark, with an easy playability and a classic look. This beau was built for the 2008 IBMA, number two of six, and comes to us with premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Adirondack Spruce on top, and a soft V neck that’s super easy to play. With a few years under its belt, this Bourgeois D-150 has opened up nicely, and we love the sweet flavor of the trebles, and the clean, refined bass response. That last detail helps separate this D-150 from other Dreads, giving the overall voice added clarity and definition.
Here’s an additional demo with this beauty: https://youtu.be/SMD9UstDv5g.
Other keywords: bluegrass, dreadnaught, flatpicking, adriondack, brazilain, waverly, tkl, ivoroid
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian 
2010 Bourgeois Piccolo Parlor, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce
Dana Bourgeois’s team takes the task of “small guitar, big voice” seriously. This Piccolo Parlor Limited Edition from 2012 packs an impressive amount of volume into a quite petite package. Mahogany back and sides pair with Adirondack Spruce on top, a slender 3 1/2″ body depth, and 11 1/2″ lower bout; this lightweight build is exceedingly comfortable in hand, and is dressed up with some half herringbone trim, diamond position markers, and pyramid bridge. This comes to us as number 10 of a limited edition run of only 15.
Other keywords: lutherie, 005436
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.313 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany 
2013 Bourgeois Soloist OMC, African Blackwood/German Spruce
Balance, power, and a crisp response makes for an expressive and punchy player that works for just about everything–this 2013 Bourgeois OMC Soloist is a knockout. This beauty is in exellent condition, and frankly it’s itching to be played. African Blackwood back and sides pairs up with German Spruce for a snappy top end and rich bass; venetian cutaway grants extra access to those topmost frets; pyramid bridge and squared off headstock a nod to the American classic flattop ideal.
Other keywords: lutherie, dana bourgeois, euro spruce, 006403, fingerpicking
SOLD Sale! Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.375 in Woods Spruce - German, Blackwood - African