Bourgeois OM Soloist - Italian Spruce & Madagascar Rosewood

A masterpiece of refined craftsmanship and tonal excellence, the Bourgeois OM Soloist - Italian Spruce & Madagascar Rosewood is a guitar that embodies both the heritage and innovation of one of the acoustic world’s most revered luthiers, Dana Bourgeois. With a career dedicated to bridging the gap between vintage tradition and modern precision, Bourgeois has become a true icon in the world of fine acoustic guitars, known for instruments that offer exceptional balance, clarity, and depth. The OM Soloist is no exception—an instrument that sings with a voice both mature and expressive, captivating the player and listener alike.

At its core, this guitar is a celebration of premium tonewoods. The Italian Spruce top—renowned for its exceptional responsiveness—pairs seamlessly with the Madagascar Rosewood back and sides, a combination that produces a lush, harmonically rich sound with deep, complex overtones. Madagascar Rosewood, often compared to the revered Brazilian variety, lends this guitar a depth and warmth that only the finest woods can achieve. Supporting this dynamic tonal range is Aged Tone Torrefied Adirondack Spruce bracing, which enhances the guitar’s projection and responsiveness while accelerating its played-in character, ensuring that even straight out of the case, this instrument sounds as though it has already been loved for a lifetime.

Visually, the OM Soloist is a study in understated elegance, with refined details that elevate it beyond the ordinary. The Wood Rings Soloist rosette encircles the soundhole with a simple yet striking aesthetic, while the Ziricote body binding and black/white/black-maple-black/white/black purfling create a subtle but sophisticated contrast against the dark, dramatic grain of the Madagascar Rosewood. The DB Signature backstrip adds a final touch of distinction, a signature of Bourgeois’ artistry.

The square headstock with a diamond head shape, adorned with a Madagascar Rosewood veneer, offers a sleek, timeless profile, further enhanced by the Waverly gold tuners with ebony buttons, which provide both beauty and precision tuning stability. The ebony fretboard and bridge contribute to the guitar’s sleek, effortless playability, while the Short Pattern Abalone Slotted Squares & Diamonds inlays add just the right amount of brilliance without overwhelming its refined aesthetic. A pyramid bridge, a nod to vintage craftsmanship, anchors the strings with a graceful elegance, and the inlaid heel cap provides a final flourish of fine detail.

Beneath its breathtaking exterior lies a guitar built for pure, expressive performance. With a long scale of 25.5 inches, a 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 5/16" bridge spacing, the OM Soloist offers a comfortable, articulate playing experience that suits fingerstyle players and flatpickers alike. Finished in a high gloss Aged Tone lacquer, with a satin-finished neck for an effortlessly smooth feel, this guitar is designed to inspire for generations. At 4 lbs 7 oz, it remains lightweight yet remarkably resonant, responding to every nuance of touch with precision and warmth.

Complete with a Signature Label and housed in a deluxe hard case, the Bourgeois OM Soloist - Italian Spruce & Madagascar Rosewood is more than an instrument—it is the culmination of Dana Bourgeois’ relentless pursuit of acoustic perfection. With its mature, full-bodied tone, exquisite craftsmanship, and effortless playability, this guitar is a true companion for the discerning player, offering a lifetime of inspiration with every note.

Other specifications include:

Madagascar Rosewood Back and Sides
Italian Spruce Top
Aged Tone Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Bracing
Wood Rings Soloist Rosette
Ziricote Body Binding
Black/White/Black - Maple - Black/White/Black Purfling
DB Signature Backstrip
Square Headstock with Diamond Head Shape
Madagascar Rosewood Headstock Veneer
Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
Short Pattern Abalone Slotted Squares & Diamonds Fretboard Inlays
Inlaid Heel Cap
Pyramid Bridge
Signature Label
Waverly Gold Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Animal Protein Glue
Satin Neck Finish
High Gloss Headstock Finish
High Gloss Aged Tone Body Finish
Long Scale - 25.5"
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
Hard Case
4 lbs 7 oz
10870

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