Because of their small-shop approach, Bourgeois Guitars sources an impressive array of high-end tonewoods, which lend character and nuanced tone into each guitar. This year, Bourgeois was able to secure an extremely limited supply of old-growth sinker Sitka Spruce—in total, 18 tops—just enough to make three Limited Edition runs of six. Commonly referred to as Blue Sinker, this rare Spruce was salvaged from 100-year-old structures originally used to corral and trap salmon. A century of submergence under brackish waters imparted unique resonant characteristics and a distinctive bluish hue to this remarkable tonewood.
#6 in a limited run six total guitars, this D Custom Large Soundhole was made with a Blue Sinker top and East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Because of Clarence White's legendary D-28—which was made famous by Tony Rice—players and builders have long been fascinated by the large soundhole concept. The larger hole raises the guitar's natural frequency, enhancing treble and mid range content to balance out the bass. It also adds more resonance and sustain, and the guitar throws sound at a different angle, making the tone easier for the player to hear. On the inside, this D Custom was made with Double Scalloped "Banjo Killer" Bracing, cut from Torrefied Adirondack Spruce. The overall is result is a bold, powerful dreadnought that jumps across the room, but doesn't lack subtlety and sweetness when you play with a lighter touch.
For a Limited Edition model, the appointments on this D Custom are relatively understated, allowing the beauty of fine tonewoods to shine through. The top is an impressive piece of Spruce, and the subtle blue color along the center seam makes it clear this is no ordinary dreadnought. Like every Bourgeois guitar, the workmanship feels absolutely top notch with every detail executed on the highest level. The playability is everything you could ask for, and with such wide-open sound, this guitar feels like a blank canvas. This Bourgeois would be an excellent choice for anyone searching for a boutique dreadnought that has sound and character a step ahead of the rest.
- Top: Sinker Sitka Spruce (Alaskan Blue Spruce)
- Back: Indian Rosewood
- Scale Length: 25.5" Long Scale
- Rosette: Large Soundhole Ivoroid
- Backstrip: Extra Vintage Zig Zag
- Endpiece Inlay: Ivoroid
- Body Binding: Ivoroid
- Purfling: 1930s Style Herringbone witrh Back
- Head Shape: Square Headstock with Diamond
- Head Veneer: Madagascar Rosewood
- Head Inlay: Mother of Pearl Bourgeois Logo
- Head Binding: Matched with Fingerboard Binding Single Bound
- F.B./Bridge Wood Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
- Fretboard Inlay: None
- Fretboard Binding: Matched with Binding, No Purfling
- Nut/Bridge Width: Nut- 1 23/32 Bridge- 2.2
- Heel Cap: Ivoroid
- Tuners: Waverly Relic Oval
- Bridge: Traditional Bridge
- Pins: Ebony with Pearl Dot
- Pickguard: Celluloid Tortoise
- Pickup: None
- Label: Dana Bourgeois Signature Label
- Glue: Standard
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Headstock Finish: Satin
- Body Finish: High Gloss
- Top Color: Natural
- Cutaway: No
- Special Options: Double Scalloped "Banjo Killer" Bracing, Aged Tone Torrefied Bracing
- Note: Limited Edition 6 of 6