Bourgeois The Tuxedo Small Jumbo - Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce & Honduran Mahogany

The Bourgeois The Tuxedo Small Jumbo is a show-stopping, meticulously crafted acoustic guitar that combines striking elegance with exceptional tonal performance. Its luxurious appearance and powerful, responsive sound make it an absolute standout for any serious guitarist seeking an instrument that performs as beautifully as it looks.

The Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce top is the crown jewel of this instrument’s tonal capability. Adirondack spruce is renowned for its dynamic range, power, and tonal clarity, and the Aged Tone treatment brings out a well-aged, vintage-like resonance from the very first strum. The guitar is incredibly responsive, producing bright, articulate trebles and rich, powerful lows that suit everything from delicate fingerpicking to full-on strumming. The tonal depth and projection of this top, combined with its aged tone qualities, result in a sound that is both warm and nuanced yet capable of incredible volume and power.

The Honduran Mahogany back and sides offer the perfect complement to the Adirondack spruce top. Mahogany is known for its warm, woody tone, providing a strong midrange presence with clear, punchy lows and sweet, balanced highs. The Cordovan stain on the back and sides adds an understated yet luxurious richness, making this guitar as visually compelling as it is tonally rich. The mahogany brings a natural warmth and focus to the sound, making it ideal for players who value clarity and note separation without losing body and depth.

Visually, The Tuxedo Small Jumbo lives up to its name with its stunning, high-contrast black top finish, giving it a sleek and sophisticated appearance. The Cordovan back and side stain enhances the natural beauty of the mahogany, while the Aged Tone Finish ensures that the wood resonates freely, allowing the guitar to breathe and project with maximum tonal richness. This ultra-thin finish allows the guitar to age gracefully, helping the tonewoods develop even greater complexity over time. It's the perfect combination of style and performance.

The Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce bracing—also torrefied—further enhances the guitar’s ability to resonate with power and clarity. The bracing, combined with animal protein glue, creates a sturdy yet lightweight structure that allows the top to vibrate more freely, leading to greater volume and sustain. This bracing pattern delivers a balance of strength and flexibility, ensuring that the guitar can handle aggressive playing styles while still maintaining sensitivity and dynamic range.

The Madagascar Rosewood fingerboard and rectangular bridge add another layer of luxury to this already opulent guitar. Madagascar rosewood is prized for its tonal clarity and smooth, articulate response. The dense, dark grain of the rosewood contrasts beautifully with the guitar's black top and ivoroid binding, creating an aesthetic that is both modern and classic. In terms of playability, the rosewood provides a fast, smooth feel under the fingers, making intricate fingerpicking and complex chords a joy to execute. The rectangular bridge ensures excellent energy transfer, enhancing sustain and tonal richness.

The Ivoroid binding around the body adds a touch of vintage refinement, framing the black top and cordovan sides with classic elegance. This subtle detail ties the entire aesthetic together, giving the guitar a high-end, polished look. The Ovals fingerboard inlay is another nod to tradition, combining understated beauty with craftsmanship. These touches make The Tuxedo not just a guitar but a work of art that you’ll want to admire as much as you’ll want to play.

The Small Jumbo body shape offers the perfect balance between comfort and tonal depth. Slightly smaller than a full jumbo, it still retains that characteristic big, open sound with excellent projection and a balanced tonal response. The increased body depth gives the guitar more low-end punch, while its smaller size makes it easy to handle and comfortable for long playing sessions. Whether sitting or standing, this guitar feels just right, offering a rich, immersive sound without the bulk of a larger jumbo.

Other specifications include:

Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce Top
Honduran Mahogany Back & Sides
Aged Tone Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Braces
Ivoroid Body Binding
Black/Ivoroid on end/ Black Purfling
Contour Head Shape
Ebony Head Veneer
MOP Head Logo
Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard
Madagascar Rosewood Fingerboard Binding
Ovals Fretboard Inlay
Madagascar Rosewood Bridge
Rectangular Bridge
Madagascar Rosewood Heel Cap
Waverly Nickel/Ivoroid Tuners
Ivoroid Pins
Ivoroid Pickguard
Signature Label
Animal Protein Glue
Satin Neck Finish
Gloss Headstock Finish
Aged Tone High Gloss Body Finish
Black Top Color
Hard Case
25" Short Scale Length
1 23/32" Nut Width
2.2" Bridge Spacing
3 lb 14 oz
10676

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