Shortening a neck from 14 to 12 frets moves the bridge closer to the tail block, by a distance exactly equal to the length by which the neck is shortened. This configuration places the bridge at the center of the widest part of the lower bout, the most efficient location from which to drive a top. In the larger Bourgeois DS 12-Fret Slope D, the result is an uncommonly full, rich and bold unique voice.
This fancy DS-42 12-Fret custom made by Bourgeois Guitars in Lewiston , ME is built with Madagascar Rosewood back and sides paired with an Aged Tone (torrefied) Adirondack Spruce sunburst top and braces. Abalone Pearl 42-style top purfling and rosette graces the edges while the 45-style DB snowflake fretboard and bridge inlays and Floral headstock inlay round out the glitz. A great perfect pairing of tone woods, build, body size and scale length result is a broken in feel with clarity, warmth, depth and punch. The rich Madagascar Rosewood back and sides is warm and balanced and the very light and stiff Adirondack Spruce top drives the vastness of tone. Notes ring through easily at the lightest strum or fingerpicked. The full and rich open power of a 12-fret dreadnought guitar is a force to reckon with.
Other features includes Ebony fretboard and bridge with traditional long saddle, Aged Tone Adirondack Spruce bracing, full Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and headstock, Mahogany neck with slotted headstock, Madagascar Rosewood headstock overlay, Antique Bone pins, Waverly 3-per side tuners with Ivoroid buttons, 1 23/32″ nut width, 2.2″ saddle spacing, 25.5″ scale length and more.
Includes hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.
Free shipping in the continental United States.
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