Bourgeois The Standard Small Jumbo Carved Back - Italian Spruce & Honduran Mahogany

The Bourgeois Standard Small Jumbo Carved Back stands as a luminous testament to the vision of Dana Bourgeois, whose life’s work has been to refine the art of guitar building to its highest expression. Known for his rare ability to combine tradition with forward-looking innovation, Dana created instruments that honor the great lineage of American lutherie while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in tone, responsiveness, and beauty. This guitar is not only a continuation of that legacy, but also a singular interpretation of his philosophy, where craftsmanship and artistry converge in perfect balance.

At its heart lies a luminous Italian spruce top, chosen for its clarity, warmth, and wide dynamic range. It is paired with a carved Honduran mahogany back and sides, an inspired design choice that lends the guitar a remarkable immediacy and presence. The carved construction brings a sculptural quality both visually and tonally, projecting sound with an effortless bloom while retaining the sweetness and midrange focus that mahogany is celebrated for. Supporting the top is Bourgeois’ Aged Tone Adirondack spruce torrefied bracing, which enhances resonance and imparts a played-in maturity, giving the instrument a voice that feels deeply alive from the very first note.

The body is bound in grained ivoroid, with elegant black and ivoroid purfling tracing the top. A single ring ivoroid rosette encircles the soundhole, while a Honduran mahogany tail wedge and grained ivoroid heel cap provide subtle but enduring details of refinement. Every element of the design is harmonized, from the contour headstock shape crowned with an ebony veneer to the mother-of-pearl Bourgeois logo inlay that gleams with quiet pride. Nickel Waverly tuners with grained ivoroid buttons complete the headstock, offering both precision and timeless elegance.

The ebony fingerboard and bridge serve as a stage for its playability and power, accented with mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Grained ivoroid bridge and end pins continue the instrument’s theme of understated grace, while the celluloid tortoise pickguard adds a touch of vintage character. Its short 25-inch scale and 1 3/4-inch nut width ensure supreme comfort and fluidity, with a bridge spacing of 2 5/16 inches allowing generous room for expressive right-hand work. Every surface shines with a high-gloss aged tone finish, uniting body, neck, and headstock in a presentation that feels as rich as the sound it produces.

At just 4 pounds and 5 ounces, the guitar is light in the hands yet resonant with a commanding presence. Constructed with animal protein glue, the voice is one of organic cohesion, a sound that breathes as though the woods themselves are singing. The Standard Small Jumbo Carved Back is more than an instrument. It is the embodiment of Dana Bourgeois’ lifelong pursuit of tonal perfection, a guitar that speaks with both intimacy and grandeur, ready to accompany the player across the full expanse of musical expression.

Other specifications include:

• Italian Spruce Top
• Carved Honduran Mahogany Back & Sides
• Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Torrefied Bracing
• Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Grained Ivoroid Body Binding
• Black/Ivoroid on End/Black Top Purfling
• Single Ring Ivoroid on End Rosette
• Honduran Mahogany Tail Wedge
• Grained Ivoroid Heel Cap
• Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
• MOP Dots Fingerboard Inlay
• Contour Headstock Shape
• Ebony Headstock Veneer
• MOP Bourgeois Headstock Inlay
• Signature Label
• Nickel Waverlys with Grained Ivoroid Buttons
• Grained Ivoroid Bridge & End Pins
• High Gloss Aged Tone Body Finish
• High Gloss Neck Finish
• High Gloss Headstock Finish
• Animal Protein Glue
• Celluloid Tortoise Pickguard
• Short Scale - 25"
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
• 4 lb 5 oz
• Hard Shell Case
• #11037

For more information about the Bourgeois The Standard Small Jumbo Carved Back, please contact us.

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