Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer - Bearclaw Sitka Spruce & Figured Mahogany

The Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer is a powerhouse acoustic guitar that truly lives up to its name. Designed to cut through the mix with authority and clarity, this instrument is the ultimate choice for players seeking volume, tonal richness, and striking aesthetics all in one incredible package.

The Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top is a standout feature, both visually and tonally. The bearclaw figuring gives the top a distinctive, wavy grain that adds an artistic flair, while Sitka spruce is known for its versatility and strength. This top produces an exceptional balance of brightness, warmth, and responsiveness, with the added tonal complexity that comes from the bearclaw figuring. The result is a top that not only looks stunning but offers powerful projection and rich harmonic content across the frequency spectrum.

The Figured Mahogany back and sides are another highlight of this guitar. Mahogany is beloved for its warm, focused tone and strong midrange, but the figured variety adds a layer of visual beauty with its unique grain patterns. Tonally, the mahogany brings a woody richness to the guitar, delivering clear mids and controlled lows that complement the sparkling highs from the spruce top. This combination ensures a balanced, punchy sound that can hold its own in any ensemble, making the "Banjo Killer" moniker entirely appropriate.

The Double Scalloped Adirondack Spruce Braces, designed specifically for the Banjo Killer model, are where the magic happens. These braces are engineered to maximize the guitar’s projection, giving it an enormous, bold voice that can cut through even the loudest jams. The double scalloping allows the top to vibrate more freely, enhancing both volume and dynamic range. Whether you're playing delicate fingerpicking passages or strumming aggressively, the guitar responds with incredible power and precision.

The Ziricote Fingerboard and Bridge are not only visually captivating but contribute to the guitar’s overall tonal clarity and articulation. Ziricote is known for its hardness and density, which results in a snappy, responsive playing experience. The fingerboard feels smooth under the fingers, and the cut-through bridge ensures optimal transfer of energy from the strings to the top, enhancing sustain and tonal richness.

The Ziricote Headstock Veneer adds an additional layer of elegance to the guitar’s aesthetic. Its dark, dramatic grain complements the rest of the instrument's woods, giving the guitar a refined yet bold look. The high-contrast appearance of ziricote elevates the guitar’s overall visual appeal, making it a showpiece in any collection.

The Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer is built to perform—and it does so with flying colors. The tonal balance between the Bearclaw Sitka spruce top and figured mahogany back and sides delivers an exceptional blend of warmth, clarity, and punch. The guitar’s ability to project is nothing short of astonishing, making it ideal for players who need to stand out in a mix without sacrificing tone. From flatpicking to fingerstyle, the Banjo Killer handles it all with aplomb.

The Adirondack spruce bracing ensures that even with its remarkable volume, the guitar maintains tonal nuance and detail. You get a sound that is big and bold yet still refined and responsive to dynamics. Every note rings with richness, whether you're playing intricate melodies or hammering out chords in a high-energy jam.

Other specifications include:

Bearclaw Figured Sitka Spruce Top
Figured Mahogany Back & Sides
Double Scalloped "Banjo Killer" Adirondack Spruce Braces
Ivoroid Body & Fingerboard Bindings
Banjo Killer Top Purfling
Wood Rings Rosette

DB Signature Backstrip
Figured Mahogany Endpiece Inlay
Bourgeois Snake Headstock Head Shape
Ziricote Head Veneer
Mother of Pearl Bourgeois Logo Head Inlay

Ziricote Fretboard & Belly Bridge

Tiny MOP Dots Fingerboard Inlays
Celluloid Tortoise Pickguard

Signature Label
Waverly Nickel Tuners/Ivoroid
Ebony Pins with Pearl Dots
Standard Glue
Satin Neck Finish
High Gloss Headstock Finish
High Gloss Body Finish

Hard Case
25.5" Long Scale Length
1 23/32" Nut Width
2.2" Bridge Spacing
4 lb 7 oz
10674

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