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Other Stuff => Guitars => Topic started by: Willabe on November 15, 2017, 02:24:23 pm
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These 3 guitars are about as great sounding as I've ever heard!
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Eddies Guitars, St. Lou. Mo. You been there Jim?
What do you guys think?
1. Bourgeois D-41 Brazillion Rosewood, Aged Tone (Torified, heat treated) Adirondack top and braces/double scalloped (Banjo Killer) top/braces hide glue, large sound hole. I really didn't know an acoustic could sound sooooo good. Of course I've never played any old Martins or Gibsons. Music demo starts at 3:28.
2. Here's a Bourgeois OM-42 Guatemalan Rosewood with Aged tone German Spruce top (Torified, heat treated) top/braces hide glue. Guatemalan Rosewood fret board/belly saddle, Cocobolo binding. Music demo starts at 4:40.
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Here's a Bourgeois L-DBO, his take on a Gibson1930's L-00 slope shoulder body. Madagascar Rosewood with Aged tone Adirondack top (Torified, heat treated) top/braces hide glue. Maddy/Addy. LOL Ziricote Rosewood fret board/belly saddle. Very rich sounding, like the others but a little warmer/darker. Sounds the best of the 3 to me for finger picking. Strumming sounds rick, full, percussive. Music demo starts at 4:52.
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Wow, they really are something special!
I'm left with the impression of a harp mixed with a piano.
I had never heard of this name brand before, but then again, I don't spend much time looking at anything that I'll never be able to afford.
https://eddiesguitars.com/acoustic-guitars/acoustic-guitar-brands/bourgeois-guitars/bourgeois-d-41-large-soundhole-aged-tone-brazilian
I found this pretty interesting:
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Sorry, I did get your PM, I just have not had time to do any research. I've never personally been to that store. They used to be in another location under a different name (I have been to that one). It appears they are concentrating on all high end stuff, require appointments, and look down an extremely long nose at anyone not interested in their most expensive treasures. The reviews are hilarious. Most are one or two stars from people who have driven miles (with an appointment) only to be treated like absolute %$^*! Then there are one or two LOCAL 5 star reviews, "they are the best store in the universe and even though I didn't have much to spend they were extremely helpful, they are my absolute most favorite store ever! All the staff are extremely nice and helpful! And I am a professional musician!!!" blah blah blah... Yeah right... I would be very, very careful. They say their follow up and service are horrible. Obviously anyone can write crap on anyone, but the bad ones appear to be legit musicians (based on their comments) from out of town. Does anyone else sell these tub thumpers?
Jim