Description

The Bourgeois OMS-12C Soloist is an acoustic guitar that redefines craftsmanship, tonal complexity, and elegance, delivering a sublime playing experience. With its Italian Spruce top, Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce bracing, and a wealth of premium features, this guitar is in a class of its own. Every detail of this instrument reflects Bourgeois' unparalleled attention to quality and tonal excellence.

At the heart of the OMS-12C Soloist is the Italian Spruce top, which offers a perfect blend of clarity, warmth, and projection. The response is fast and lively, with a sweet, shimmering quality in the highs and a rich, complex midrange. The Brazilian Rosewood back and sides—legendary in the world of tonewoods—add layers of lush overtones, deep bass, and a dynamic range that feels limitless. Brazilian Rosewood provides that coveted balance of warmth, articulation, and harmonic richness that enhances any style of playing, from fingerstyle to flatpicking.

The Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce bracing, combined with the Aged Tone finish, delivers that vintage, "played-in" sound right out of the box. These features simulate the tonal qualities of a guitar that has opened up beautifully over decades, giving you the depth, projection, and resonance of a well-aged instrument, but with the structural integrity of a brand-new guitar. This is a guitar that sings with maturity and responsiveness, even under the lightest touch.

What truly sets this guitar apart is the precision of its construction. The animal protein glue construction is a nod to traditional lutherie techniques, enhancing the bond between the tonewoods and further elevating the overall resonance and sustain. This painstaking attention to detail results in an instrument that feels like it’s alive in your hands, resonating with each pluck and strum.

The 25.5" scale length provides the perfect amount of tension for rich, full-bodied tone, especially when tuned to standard or dropped tunings. The balance between string tension and playability ensures that whether you’re digging into a heavy chord progression or delicately picking out complex melodies, this guitar will respond with articulate precision.

Visually, the Ziricote body binding offers a subtle contrast to the tonewoods, enhancing the guitar's aesthetic appeal while also adding to its durability. The Ebony fingerboard and pyramid bridge provide smooth playability, while the Soloist purfling and inlays are understated yet elegant, showcasing Bourgeois' dedication to creating instruments that are as beautiful as they are functional.

The DB Signature backstrip is a further mark of distinction, a subtle but luxurious detail that rounds out the visual experience. Every inch of this guitar is a testament to Bourgeois' artistry, from the hand-selected woods to the meticulously applied finish.

In terms of playability, the 12 Fret OMS body shape and cutaway design make this guitar incredibly versatile. The neck profile is comfortable, and the action is perfectly set for fast runs, intricate fingerpicking, and anything in between. The guitar’s responsiveness to different playing dynamics is one of its most remarkable features—it’s equally capable of whispering delicate harmonics as it is of roaring through bold, open chords.

The Bourgeois OMS-12C Soloist is nothing short of a masterpiece. With its meticulously sourced tonewoods, cutting-edge bracing technology, vintage-inspired finish, and top-tier craftsmanship, this guitar delivers a tone and feel that will inspire you to play your best. It’s an instrument for the discerning guitarist who demands both unparalleled sound and exquisite design. Whether you're a professional musician, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates the finest acoustic guitars, this is an instrument that will exceed your expectations and leave you in awe every time you play it.

This is, quite simply, one of the finest acoustic guitars ever made.

Other specifications include:

Italian Spruce Top
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Wood Rings Rosette
Ziricote Body Binding
Black/White/Black - Maple - Black/White/Black Purfling
DB Signature Backstrip
Brazilian Rosewood Endpiece
Slotted Headstock with Diamond Head Shape
Brazilian Rosewood Head Veneer
Ziricote with Black/Maple Purfling Head Binding
MOP Bourgeois Logo Headstock Inlay
12 Fret Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
Short Pattern Abalone Slotted Squares & Diamonds Fretboard Inlay
Black Fretboard Binding
Inlaid Heel Cap
Signature Label
Waverly 3/Plate/Ebony Tuners
Animal Protein Glue
Bone with Black Dot Pins
Satin Neck Finish
Satin Headstock Finish
Aged Tone Body Finish
Natural Top Color
Aged Tone Torrefied Bracing
Hard Case
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
25.5" Scale Length
4 lb 5 oz