Bourgeois Victorian OMS-12 – Bearclaw Blue Sinker Sitka Spruce & Cocobolo Acoustic Guitar

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The Bourgeois Victorian OMS-12 - Bearclaw Blue Sinker Sitka Spruce & Cocobolo is a spellbinding blend of visual opulence, tonal complexity, and world-class luthiery, a guitar that simultaneously pays homage to the golden age of craftsmanship while boldly advancing the frontier of modern acoustic design. Crafted in the hands of Dana Bourgeois and his team of elite artisans, this instrument is more than a guitar—it’s a statement.

At the heart of this remarkable instrument lies a Bearclaw Blue Sinker Sitka Spruce top, a material both rare and visually striking. The "blue sinker" character refers to Sitka logs recovered from cold, mineral-rich waters where they’ve aged and hardened over decades—infusing the wood with rich color tones and exceptional density. The bearclaw figuring adds wild, rippling grain that dances under the high-gloss finish, making every top unique and highly coveted. Underneath, Aged Tone torrefied Adirondack spruce braces add vintage responsiveness and structural integrity, capturing the best characteristics of a well-loved pre-war guitar with all the benefits of modern stability.

Paired with Cocobolo back and sides, this OMS-12 produces a sound as refined as its look. Cocobolo, known for its density and powerful overtones, yields articulate low-end presence, glassy trebles, and a rich, blooming midrange that makes fingerstyle passages shimmer and chords ring with orchestral complexity. The long 25.5” scale length, 1 3/4” nut, and 2 5/16” bridge spacing make for a versatile neck that’s ideal for intricate voicings and dynamic right-hand work. The playability is made even more rewarding by the smooth satin neck and the naturally fast feel of the Ziricote fretboard.

Visually, the guitar is a breathtaking display of fine detail and bold artistic statement. The Cocobolo bindings on the body, fingerboard, and slotted headstock provide a rich, reddish contrast that frames the guitar like a work of art. The top is adorned with Candy Rope herringbone purfling and a matching rosette, a whimsical yet elegant nod to the Victorian aesthetic. The arrowhead backstrip and Cocobolo endpiece inlay further reinforce the instrument’s thematic cohesion and tonal luxury.

The Ziricote headstock veneer is crowned by a Mother-of-Pearl Bourgeois logo inlay, resting on the refined contours of a diamond-shaped slotted headstock, equipped with Waverly brass tuners and snakewood buttons—a tactile, tone-enhancing, and visually regal finishing touch. The Ziricote pyramid bridge, Abalone Slotted Diamonds fingerboard inlay, and bone pins with black dots all echo the guitar’s deep artistic ambition.

Dana Bourgeois has long been revered as one of the foremost visionaries in acoustic guitar building, having helped define the boutique guitar movement over decades of innovation. His commitment to voicing each top by hand, selecting the most elite tonewoods, and pioneering techniques like torrefaction for vintage tone in modern builds have placed him in the highest echelon of luthiers worldwide. Dana’s guitars aren’t just built—they’re sculpted for tone, playability, and character.

The Bourgeois Victorian OMS-12 is a definitive example of his artistry—a lightweight (just 4 lbs 3 oz) powerhouse of tonal nuance, historical design cues, and exquisite execution. It's a collector’s dream and a performer’s companion, complete with a signature label and housed in a protective hard case, ready to inspire for generations.

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