2023 Bourgeois 000-42 - Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood #10115

The Bourgeois 000-42 in Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood is an extraordinary boutique acoustic guitar that brings together some of the most desirable tonewoods and traditional appointments in acoustic guitar building. Combining an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top with premium Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, this 000-42 offers the foundation for an exceptionally responsive, dynamic, and harmonically rich instrument. The Adirondack Spruce top provides remarkable headroom, articulation, and projection, while Brazilian Rosewood contributes deep, resonant bass response, shimmering overtones, and beautifully defined trebles. Aged Tone torrefied bracing further enhances the instrument's responsiveness and tonal character, creating a guitar with the potential for remarkable depth, warmth, and complexity.

The visual presentation is every bit as impressive as the tonewood selection. Inspired by the elegance of a traditional Style 42 instrument, this Bourgeois features an exquisite abalone rosette and Style 42 abalone top purfling, beautifully complemented by English Holly body binding. The Brazilian Rosewood back is accented by Dana Bourgeois's signature backstrip, while a floating box endpiece inlay adds another distinctive custom detail. The natural body finish allows the extraordinary grain and color variations of the Brazilian Rosewood to take center stage, while the Aged Tone body finish provides a beautifully refined vintage-inspired appearance.

The craftsmanship continues through the headstock and fingerboard appointments. The square headstock features a distinctive Diamond Head shape, Brazilian Rosewood veneer, and an elegant floral head inlay without a traditional logo. English Holly head binding adds a refined finishing touch, while the ebony fingerboard is adorned with distinctive DB Snowflake inlays and English Holly binding. An English Holly heel cap provides another thoughtful detail, reinforcing the exceptional attention to craftsmanship throughout the instrument. The traditional ebony bridge features a matching snowflake inlay, while gold engraved Waverly tuners add a touch of understated luxury. A celluloid tortoise pickguard and antique bone bridge pins with black dots complete the classic presentation.

Designed around a comfortable and highly versatile 000 body shape, this instrument features a short 25" scale length, 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 5/16" bridge spacing. This combination offers an inviting playing feel, particularly for fingerstyle players, while retaining the responsiveness and dynamic range needed for a variety of playing styles. Animal protein glue construction reflects the traditional building techniques associated with the finest handcrafted acoustic instruments. A satin neck finish provides a smooth, natural playing feel, while the high-gloss headstock finish adds a beautiful contrast to the instrument's understated vintage aesthetic. A signature label further emphasizes its custom-built character.

The Bourgeois 000-42 is a remarkable combination of exceptional materials, traditional design, and uncompromising boutique craftsmanship. From its Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood body to its elaborate Style 42 abalone appointments, distinctive floral headstock inlay, and engraved Waverly tuners, every detail has been thoughtfully considered. For the player seeking an heirloom-quality boutique acoustic with extraordinary tonewoods, refined vintage-inspired aesthetics, and the expressive character of a masterfully built 000, this Bourgeois 000-42 is a truly special instrument.

Other specifications include:

• Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Top
• Brazilian Rosewood Back and Sides
• Abalone Rosette
• DB Signature Backstrip
• Floating Box Endpiece Inlay
• English Holly Body Binding
• Style 42 Abalone Top Purfling
• Square Headstock with Diamond Head Shape
• Brazilian Head Veneer
• Floral Head Inlay - No Logo
• English Holly Head Binding
• Ebony Fretboard and Bridge Wood
• DB Snowflake Fretboard Inlays
• English Holly Fretboard Binding
• English Holly Heel Cap
• Traditional Bridge with Snowflake Inlay Bridge
• Gold Waverly Engraved Tuners
• Signature Label
• Celluloid Tortoise Pickguard
• Animal Protein Glue
• Satin Neck Finish
• High Gloss Headstock Finish
• Natural Body Finish
• Antique Bone with Black Dot Pins
• Aged Tone Torrefied Bracing
• Aged Tone Body Finish
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
• Short Scale - 25"
• Hard Case
• 4 lb 9 oz
• 10115

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