2023 - Bourgeois OM DB Signature Deluxe - Aged Tone Bearclaw Sitka Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood
Serial: 9904 BOURGEOIS
Weight: 4 lbs 8 oz
$18,969.00
$14,225.00
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The 2007 Sheldon Schwartz Oracle 16 stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of the most forward-thinking acoustic designs of the modern era. This particular instrument marks the very first Oracle 16 built with the shorter 25.5" scale length, a shift that subtly reshaped the feel and response of the model, offering a touch more warmth, elasticity, and accessibility without sacrificing the power and clarity that define Schwartz’s work.
Sheldon Schwartz has long been regarded as a true innovator in the luthiery world, blending meticulous craftsmanship with a fearless approach to design. His lattice bracing system, reinforced with carbon fiber, is at the heart of the Oracle’s voice. It delivers a remarkable combination of responsiveness, headroom, and sustain, allowing the guitar to feel alive under even the lightest touch while maintaining composure under aggressive attack. It is a builder’s guitar in the purest sense, engineered with intention and executed with precision.
Visually, this Oracle 16 is nothing short of striking. The bearclaw Sitka spruce top is alive with texture and character, paired beautifully with figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides that bring depth and richness both tonally and aesthetically. Ebony bindings and black/maple/black purflings frame the instrument with a refined, modern elegance, while the Gaboon ebony bridge, fingerboard, and headstock veneer tie everything together with a sense of cohesion and purpose.
The five-piece neck, crafted from mahogany, maple, and rosewood, is as stable as it is comfortable, enhanced further by the 25.5" scale and a generous 1 13/16" nut width with 2 5/16" bridge spacing. The result is a playing experience that feels expansive yet controlled, equally suited for intricate fingerstyle work or bold, dynamic strumming.
Though this example is a used instrument, it remains in very good to excellent condition, a testament to both its build quality and the care it has received. It retains all the liveliness and structural integrity that make these guitars so sought after. Outfitted with a Graph Tech nut, bone saddle, and Gotoh 510 tuning machines, it is a fully realized, performance-ready instrument.
Weighing in at just 5 lbs 3 oz and housed in a custom Calton flight case, this Oracle 16 is more than a guitar. It is a landmark piece from a builder who continues to push the boundaries of what an acoustic instrument can be.
Other specifications include:
- Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Top
- Figured Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Lattice Bracing
- 5 Piece Mahogany, Maple & Rosewood Neck
- Ebony Bindings
- Black/Maple/Black Purflings
- Gaboon Ebony Bridge & Fingerboard
- Gaboon Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Graph Tech Nut
- Bone Saddle
- Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines
- Custom Calton Flight Case
- 25.5" Scale Length
- 1 13/16" Nut Width
- 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
- 5 lbs 3 oz
- #126
For more information about the Sheldon Schwartz Oracle 16, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Sheldon Schwartz
- Body Style
- Auditorium
- Actual Weight
- 5.3
- Model
- Oracle 16
- Condition
- Very Good
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SKU: 126 CONSIGNMENT
Weight:
5 lbs
3 oz
2007 Sheldon Schwartz Oracle 16 - Bearclaw Sitka Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood #126
$22,500.00
- Condition:
- Used
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The 2007 Sheldon Schwartz Oracle 16 stands as a pivotal moment in the evolution of one of the most forward-thinking acoustic designs of the modern era. This particular instrument marks the very first Oracle 16 built with the shorter 25.5" scale length, a shift that subtly reshaped the feel and response of the model, offering a touch more warmth, elasticity, and accessibility without sacrificing the power and clarity that define Schwartz’s work.
Sheldon Schwartz has long been regarded as a true innovator in the luthiery world, blending meticulous craftsmanship with a fearless approach to design. His lattice bracing system, reinforced with carbon fiber, is at the heart of the Oracle’s voice. It delivers a remarkable combination of responsiveness, headroom, and sustain, allowing the guitar to feel alive under even the lightest touch while maintaining composure under aggressive attack. It is a builder’s guitar in the purest sense, engineered with intention and executed with precision.
Visually, this Oracle 16 is nothing short of striking. The bearclaw Sitka spruce top is alive with texture and character, paired beautifully with figured Brazilian rosewood back and sides that bring depth and richness both tonally and aesthetically. Ebony bindings and black/maple/black purflings frame the instrument with a refined, modern elegance, while the Gaboon ebony bridge, fingerboard, and headstock veneer tie everything together with a sense of cohesion and purpose.
The five-piece neck, crafted from mahogany, maple, and rosewood, is as stable as it is comfortable, enhanced further by the 25.5" scale and a generous 1 13/16" nut width with 2 5/16" bridge spacing. The result is a playing experience that feels expansive yet controlled, equally suited for intricate fingerstyle work or bold, dynamic strumming.
Though this example is a used instrument, it remains in very good to excellent condition, a testament to both its build quality and the care it has received. It retains all the liveliness and structural integrity that make these guitars so sought after. Outfitted with a Graph Tech nut, bone saddle, and Gotoh 510 tuning machines, it is a fully realized, performance-ready instrument.
Weighing in at just 5 lbs 3 oz and housed in a custom Calton flight case, this Oracle 16 is more than a guitar. It is a landmark piece from a builder who continues to push the boundaries of what an acoustic instrument can be.
Other specifications include:
- Bearclaw Sitka Spruce Top
- Figured Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Lattice Bracing
- 5 Piece Mahogany, Maple & Rosewood Neck
- Ebony Bindings
- Black/Maple/Black Purflings
- Gaboon Ebony Bridge & Fingerboard
- Gaboon Ebony Headstock Veneer
- Graph Tech Nut
- Bone Saddle
- Gotoh 510 Tuning Machines
- Custom Calton Flight Case
- 25.5" Scale Length
- 1 13/16" Nut Width
- 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
- 5 lbs 3 oz
- #126
For more information about the Sheldon Schwartz Oracle 16, please contact us.
- Manufacturer
- Sheldon Schwartz
- Body Style
- Auditorium
- Actual Weight
- 5.3
- Model
- Oracle 16
- Condition
- Very Good
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