We’ve landed a unique little bit of Bourgeois history today! Here’s a Prototype Petite Jumbo pioneered for the 2005 NAMM show (number 2 of 10) that’s had a few years to open up and build out its richness and warmth. Madagascar Rosewood back and sides with Italian Spruce on top, with Curly Koa bindings and green Abalone treatment on top. Part of what makes this a prototypical build is Dana’s use of a hybrid back bracing system, eschewing a just a traditional ladder throughout for an X across the lower bout and only ladder braces at the waist and upper bout. We think this helps activate the Madagascar Rosewood backplate to add tonal complexity to the voice. Speaking of which, this Bourgeois has a lot of warmth and color, with individual notes exhibiting a gorgeous blooming quality that really comes out when you play slow passages. This guitar can fill the sonic space without there having to be a torrent of sixteenth notes.
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