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Slope D Bourgeois
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Bourgeois Legacy Series Banjo Killer 14 Fret Slope Shoulder Dreadnought
$8,999.00$8,099.00Looking for a slope D with some guts? Well, look no further. What makes the Banjo Killer a notch above the rest of the pack? It has a Brazilian Rosewood bridge-plate inside of the guitar that makes this one of the most powerful and articulate dreadnoughts on the planet. Developed in collaboration with Brian Sutton, the Banjo killer has long established itself as a premier Bluegrass instrument and a standard of the Dana Bourgeois product line. This guitar has meat, girth, punch and tone in spades.This guitar comes with a deluxe Bourgeois hard shell case.
Bourgeois DS-12 Country Boy/HS
$10,248.00$9,223.00This over-the-top sounding Slope D features Figured Sinker Mahogany with an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and the full Aged Tone package including body finish as well Aged Tone Double Scalloped "Banjo Killer" bracing. The 1 23/32" nut width makes the guitar a breeze to play and its Brazilian Rosewood binding and headstock veneer add to the good looks of this classy instrument. With deluxe hard shell case.
Bourgeois SD Natural Professional Series
$6,324.00$5,690.00This beautiful Slope D plays easy with a 1 23/32” nut width and a short scale. The top is Aged Tone Sitka Spruce and the sides and back are Mahogany for excellent traditional tone. Aged Tone bracing adds to the great tone of this instrument. Schaller Nickel with Ivoroid Oval buttons and Ivoroid body binding with Black/Ivoroid/Black purfling add to the elegant look of this beauty! It comes with a hard shell case.
Bourgeois SD Advanced
$8,399.00$7,559.00This beautiful Slope D features a 12/32” nut width, Aged Tone Adirondack top and bracing attached with animal protein glue and a gorgeous East Indian Rosewood back. Long favored by country musicians – and additionally popular with a variety of American roots stylists – the Slope D is widely regarded as a superb choice for vocal accompaniment. And while also a fine flatpicking guitar, the Slope Shouldered species is usually considered a fingerpickers’ Dreadnought-of-choice. With deluxe hard shell case.
Bourgeois SD The Standard Aged Tone Series
$8,999.00$8,099.00This is a very special Walnut Slope D! Its Aged Tone Spruce produces a quickness of response typically associated with years of “break-in. So why wait decades for vintage tone? Experience the vintage vibe now. Featuring a Hand Sprayed Sunburst, elegant throwback appointments and the warm, woody tonal coloration of Walnut back and sides. With a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois The Banjo Killer SD - Sunburst!
This killer Sunburst finish guitar sounds even better than it looks. This beauty features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It also has gorgeous Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge appointments. The full Aged Tone package is completed with Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. Designed for flatpicking, it’s also great for fingerpicking! Features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois SD Banjo Killer
This extraordinary Banjo Killer pairs stunning figured tonewoods with Dana Bourgeois’ iconic double scalloped banjo killer bracing, aged tone finish, and a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and Nova bridge and Nova Headstock. The tone of this guitar is a 10 out of 10! It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Legacy Series Signature Deluxe SD
Long favored by country musicians – and additionally popular with a variety of American roots stylists – the Slope D is widely regarded as a superb choice for vocal accompaniment. We hand selected the Brazilian Rosewood set and Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce for this guitar with Dana Bourgeois at his Lewiston, Maine shop. The tone is enhanced with Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce bracing attached with animal protein glue and Aged Tone body finish. This is a fine flatpicking guitar but also would serve well as a fingerpickers’ Dreadnought-of-choice. With hard shell case.
Sold2021 Bourgeois Banjo Killer
Looking for a slope D with some guts? Well, look no further. What makes the Banjo Killer a notch above the rest of the pack? It has a Brazilian Rosewood bridge-plate inside of the guitar that makes this one of the most powerful and articulate dreadnoughts on the planet. Developed in collaboration with Brian Sutton, the Banjo killer has long established itself as a premier Bluegrass instrument and a standard of the Dana Bourgeois product line. This guitar has meat, girth, punch and tone in spades. This guitar features a stunning set of figured Mahogany and a gorgeous torrified Bearclaw spruce top. Over all condition of this guitar is barely touched with little to no signs of play wear except for a minuscule scratch on the headstock overlay when the guitar was re-strung. This guitar comes with its original deluxe Bourgeois hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois DS-12 | The Championship | Aged Tone Series
Wow! This elegant 12 -fret Dreadnought features a master grade set of Sinker Mahogany. The top is Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce withe Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. All standard features of the Aged Tone Series. That winning combination of Sinker and AT Adi give this guitar a meaty, throaty and mature tone. The long scale and 1 23/32” width nut give the neck a great traditional feel and the Aged Tone finish adds to the great traditional tone of beautiful sounding Dreadnought. With hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois SD - The Standard
Here’s a sunburst Slope D that will exceed your expectations and put a smile on your face! With an Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top and select Walnut sides and back, this guitar yields the big, traditional tone that we all crave from an SD. The short scale and 1 23/32” nut makes this guitar smooth and easy top play. It comes with a hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Banjo Killer - SD Country Boy
This special guitar sounds even better than it looks. This winner features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It also has gorgeous Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge appointments. The tone package is completed with Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. Designed for flatpicking, it’s also great for fingerpicking! Features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Banjo Killer - SD Country Boy - Legacy Series
This guitar has killer sound and looks. It features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce. The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It also has a great looking Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge. The tone is aided by Aged Tone bracing attached with animal protein glue. We know that it’s designed for flatpicking but it’s also great for fingerpicking! Other features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois SD - Natural / Heirloom Series
This beautiful Slope D plays easy with a 1 23/32” nut width and a short scale. The top is Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce and the sides and back are Sinker Mahogany for excellent traditional tone.
SoldBourgeois SD - Standard Series
Look no further if you're after a killer Slope D. This Country Boy SD has the sound you are looking for in a Sinker Mahogany Slope thanks to a beautiful Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top. It’s as easy on the fingers as it is on the eyes thanks to a satin finished neck with a 1 23/32” nut width. A hard shell case is included.
SoldBourgeois SD Advanced
This beautiful Slope D features a 12/32” nut width, Aged Tone Adirondack top and bracing and a gorgeous East Indian Rosewood back. Long favored by country musicians – and additionally popular with a variety of American roots stylists – the Slope D is widely regarded as a superb choice for vocal accompaniment. And while also a fine flatpicking guitar, the Slope Shouldered species is usually considered a fingerpickers’ Dreadnought-of-choice. With a hard shell case.
Sold2018 Bourgeois DS Custom - Brazilian Rosewood Bindings - 12 Fret
This stately 2018 Bourgeois DS Custom will blow you away with its warmth and subtle tonal resonances but it will also dazzle you with its tastefully chosen Brazilian Rosewood appointments. Dana Bourgeois selects the most striking tone-woods for all of his builds, the Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce on this guitar is just beautiful in color and grain. The Sinker Mahogany back and sides exude a rich voice that has that classic musicality. This instrument features a 12 fret to the body construction which is extremely comfortable. The slotted head-stock adds an overall resonance to the neck along with a high-frequency boost that is scintillating on the ear. Bourgeois guitars are extremely comfortable to play, with a slim modern neck with the slightest of V just enough to fit in the crook of ones hands. This guitar was gently used, only the usual superficial finish wear you expect of a well loved instrument. No dings or dents of note and little to no wear on the pick-guard. There is a super tiny nick on the neck where someones nail may have caught when moving the thumb to the G chord position. Light to medium fret-wear on the Bluegrass melody frets. Comes with original deluxe Bourgeois hard shell case with their signature green crushed velvet interior. Other features include: Brazilian Rosewood end-piece inlay, body binding and head-stock cover 1 23/32" Nut Animal Protein Glue BK Bracing 1931 Purfing & Rosette
SoldBourgeois SD Standard-Heirloom Series
This incredible Sunburst Heirloom Series Slope Dreadnought has a great combination of step-up features that give it great looks and authoritative tone. It features a genuine Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top, top-grade and Mahogany sides and back. The short scale, 1 23/32” width nut and 2.2” bridge spacing give you a sleek feel for playing traditional and contemporary styles. It comes with a deluxe hard shell case.
SoldBourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer
This is a guitar that sounds as good as it looks. It features a highly figured Bearclaw Aged Tone Sitka Spruce.The sides and back are Figured Mahogany. It also has a great looking Ziricote fingerboard, headstock overlay, and belly bridge. The tone is aided by Aged Tone torrefied bracing attached with animal protein glue. Other features include a 1 23/32" nut width for easy playing, a satin neck finish, and Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid tuners. Hard shell case is included. View the full size photos on Google Drive.
The Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is similar in size to the Dreadnought but with gentler curves around the guitar. Reminiscent of classic Gibson and some Martin shapes these guitars are true Americana.