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.
I love the way Loïc marries great tone with a modern look. The Quilted Sapele back is beautiful, and he picked a silky set of Sitka Spruce for the top with lot of medullary rays. The low end is very present, and the trebles are crisp and energetic. The satin neck seals the deal for me. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.7 in |
| String Spacing | 2.156 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Sapele |
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
I love the way Loïc marries great tone with a modern look. The Quilted Sapele back is beautiful, and he picked a silky set of Sitka Spruce for the top with lot of medullary rays