Bourgeois OMC Acoustic Guitar with Bearclaw Italian Spruce and Cocobolo

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The Bourgeois OMC in Bearclaw Italian spruce and Cocobolo is a breathtakingly versatile instrument, combining the balance and articulation of the Orchestra Model with the power, harmonic color, and visual drama of two exceptional tonewoods. Its Venetian cutaway provides effortless access to the upper register, while its long scale and responsive construction give the guitar the authority to move comfortably between delicate fingerstyle passages, complex chord voicings, and powerful flatpicked lines.

The Bearclaw Italian spruce top immediately commands attention. Dramatic waves of figure travel across the soundboard, creating an almost sculpted appearance beneath the high gloss nitro lacquer finish. That figure is more than visual ornamentation. Bearclaw spruce is often associated with exceptional stiffness, allowing a skilled builder to create a soundboard that is light, responsive, and capable of tremendous dynamic range. Italian spruce brings a quick, elegant response with singing trebles and a refined harmonic character, while retaining enough strength and headroom to remain composed beneath a heavier attack.

Aged Tone torrefied Adirondack spruce bracing adds clarity, projection, and a seasoned sense of openness. The notes respond quickly and bloom naturally, giving the guitar an immediacy that invites expressive playing. At lower volumes, it captures the finest details of the hands. When driven, it produces greater power and complexity without allowing the fundamental to become lost beneath the overtones.

Cocobolo back and sides bring exceptional depth and color to the voice. Dense and highly reflective, Cocobolo can produce a powerful low end, brilliant trebles, and long, enveloping sustain. Here, its natural richness is balanced by the precision of the Italian spruce top, creating a voice that is lush but articulate, expansive but controlled. Single notes carry weight and dimension, while chords unfold with remarkable separation and a broad halo of harmonic content.

The X braced back encourages the Cocobolo to participate more actively in the guitar’s resonance. Rather than functioning merely as a reflective surface, the back contributes to the sense of projection, sustain, and movement surrounding each note. This creates an immersive playing experience, with the instrument vibrating freely against the body and producing a voice that feels alive in every register.

The OMC body is ideally suited to this sophisticated tonal pairing. Its Orchestra Model proportions provide focus and balance, while the cutaway opens the full length of the Ziricote fingerboard for melodic exploration. The 25.5 inch scale adds tension, definition, and power, giving the bass a firm foundation and helping the trebles retain clarity during alternate tunings or aggressive playing. A 1 3/4 inch nut width and generous 2 5/16 inch bridge spacing provide ample room for precise fingerstyle work without making the neck feel cumbersome.

Visually, the guitar draws its identity from a beautifully coordinated Ziricote theme. Ziricote binding frames the body, fingerboard, and square headstock, its dark color and intricate grain creating a striking transition between the pale spruce top and richly colored Cocobolo. A segmented Ziricote tile rosette surrounds the soundhole, while matching Ziricote forms the backstrip, fingerboard, and belly bridge. The Soloist Style top purfling adds another layer of refinement without distracting from the dramatic natural figure of the soundboard.

A Ziricote arm bevel softens the edge of the body beneath the player’s forearm, providing exceptional comfort while continuing the visual theme around the upper bout. It is an elegant and practical detail that makes the OMC feel inviting during long playing sessions. The Cocobolo headstock veneer mirrors the back and sides, while the square headstock and diamond shape create a strong, traditional silhouette. A mother of pearl Bourgeois logo supplies a crisp and luminous finishing touch.

Short pattern abalone Diamonds and Squares inlays travel across the Ziricote fingerboard, introducing flashes of color that shift beautifully under the light. Gold Waverly tuning machines with Snakewood buttons complement the warm reds and browns of the Cocobolo, while bone bridge and end pins with black dots preserve a classic appearance. The body and headstock receive a deep high gloss nitro lacquer finish, revealing every line of bearclaw figure and Cocobolo grain, while the satin nitro lacquer neck remains smooth and comfortable beneath the hand.

Constructed with animal protein glue and carrying a Bourgeois Signature Label, this OMC reflects a highly intentional approach to responsiveness and tonal transfer. At 4 lb 13 oz, it feels substantial without sacrificing sensitivity, and it is protected by a hard case.

The Bourgeois OMC in Bearclaw Italian spruce and Cocobolo is a guitar of remarkable range. It possesses the touch sensitivity and balance demanded by a fingerstyle player, the projection and headroom required by a flatpicker, and the harmonic richness to inspire adventurous chords and alternate tunings. Visually arresting, exceptionally comfortable, and deeply expressive, it is an instrument built to reveal more of itself with every note.

Other specifications include:

Bearclaw Italian Spruce Top
Cocobolo Back & Sides
Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Torrefied Bracing
X Braced Back
Ziricote Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
Ziricote Arm Bevel
Segmented Ziricote Tile Rosette
Ziricote Backstrip
Soloist Style Top Purfling
Square Headstock with Diamond Head Shape
Cocobolo Headstock Veneer
Mother of Pearl Bourgeois Headstock Logo
Ziricote Fingerboard & Belly Bridge
Short Pattern Abalone Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlays
Signature Label
Gold Waverly Tuning Machines with Snakewood Buttons
Bone with Black Dot Bridge & End Pins
Animal Protein Glue Construction
High Gloss Nitro Lacquer Body Finish
Satin Nitro Lacquer Neck Finish
High Gloss Nitro Lacquer Headstock Finish
Hard Case
Long Scale - 25.5"
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
4 lb 13 oz
#11263

For more information about the Bourgeois OMC, please contact us.

Manufacturer: Bourgeois
Body Style: OM
Actual Weight: 4.13
Model: OMC
Series: Custom
Condition: Brand New
Strings: 6
Pickup: No
Body Style: Cutaway
Body Style: 14 Fret
Color: Natural

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SKU: 11263

Weight: 4 lbs 13 oz

Bourgeois OMC - Bearclaw Italian Spruce & Cocobolo #11263

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Other specifications include:

Bearclaw Italian Spruce Top
Cocobolo Back & Sides
Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Torrefied Bracing
X Braced Back
Ziricote Body, Fingerboard & Headstock Bindings
Ziricote Arm Bevel
Segmented Ziricote Tile Rosette
Ziricote Backstrip
Soloist Style Top Purfling
Square Headstock with Diamond Head Shape
Cocobolo Headstock Veneer
Mother of Pearl Bourgeois Headstock Logo
Ziricote Fingerboard & Belly Bridge
Short Pattern Abalone Diamonds & Squares Fingerboard Inlays
Signature Label
Gold Waverly Tuning Machines with Snakewood Buttons
Bone with Black Dot Bridge & End Pins
Animal Protein Glue Construction
High Gloss Nitro Lacquer Body Finish
Satin Nitro Lacquer Neck Finish
High Gloss Nitro Lacquer Headstock Finish
Hard Case
Long Scale - 25.5"
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
4 lb 13 oz
#11263

For more information about the Bourgeois OMC, please contact us.

Manufacturer: Bourgeois
Body Style: OM
Actual Weight: 4.13
Model: OMC
Series: Custom
Condition: Brand New
Strings: 6
Pickup: No
Body Style: Cutaway
Body Style: 14 Fret
Color: Natural