Dana Bourgeois recently sat down with Guitar World to discuss his formative years as a luthier, his role in pioneering the renaissance of the OM-style guitar, and his thoughts on the future of Touchstone Series. Follow the link below to read the full interview, where he delves into the details of what has contributed to making Bourgeois […]
Introducing the newest addition to the Touchstone Series guitar line, featuring torrefied, old-growth Alaskan Sitka Spruce and select Madagascar Rosewood. LEWISTON, MAINE—Bourgeois Guitars, renowned for their exceptional and meticulous craftsmanship, announced the release of the new Touchstone Signature; the latest addition to their Touchstone Series guitar line. Showcasing some of the finest materials and painstaking […]
In this rave review from Guitarist Magazine, the Touchstone Vintage D & OM are assessed on build quality, tonality, playability. While we won’t spoil all of the details for you, here is how Guitarist summed up their experience with these two guitars: These instruments are superbly crafted by both parties and offer great tones inspired […]
Dana Bourgeois sat down with the folks at Guitarist Magazine to talk about Bourgeois’ collaboration with Eastman, Touchstone Series guitars, and the importance of hand-voiced soundboards. Follow the link below to read the full interview, view Guitarist Magazine’s in-depth video review of the Touchstone Vintage, and learn more about Dana’s ethos on hand-voicing. Read the […]
The Vikings never reached the stony shores of Down East Maine. But one revolutionary wood-manipulating technology that helped them explore the North is impacting how we make guitars here in Lewiston. What is torrefied wood? Torrefied wood is wood changed chemically by intentional, controlled heat treatment. The nimble and seaworthy Viking ships that raided the […]
Premier Guitar highlights Dana Bourgeois with a quick history, an overview of Dana’s build philosophy, and thoughts on torrefied wood.
The White Lady – The Dixie Chicks commemorated their MMXVI Tour with a spectral custom axe.
Our Parlor and our Large Soundhole Dreadnought were both reviewed in the May 2016 edition of Guitar and Bass.
Dana Bourgeois is quoted extensively in this Acoustic Guitar article discussing torrefied wood in guitar building.
Guitar Aficionado’s Chris Gill reviewed the OMC Soloist August 2014.