INTRODUCING

The Soloist 50th Anniversary

LIMITED EDITION

Celebrating 50 years of Dana Bourgeois’ legendary craftsmanship, Bourgeois Guitars proudly introduces the 50th Anniversary Collection.

Based on Dana’s iconic ‘Soloist’ model, these extraordinary instruments honor Dana’s unmatched artistry, blending timeless design with masterful innovation to mark half a century of shaping the sound of generations.

LIMITED ANNIVERSARY EDITION

The Soloist 50th Anniversary collection is limited to just 25 guitars worldwide, available in a selection of five of Dana’s preferred body styles.

14k Gold Heelcap Inlay with Macassar Ebony Back & Sides

Signature Features

Featuring Macassar Ebony back and sides paired with an Italian Bearclaw Spruce soundboard, each model comes with an exclusive, 14k gold inlay package made up of the new ‘Ghost’ Squares & Diamonds fingerboard inlay along with a custom inlay on the heel cap.

Classic Dana Bourgeois Soloist Design

14k Gold ‘Ghost’ Squares & Diamonds Fingerboard Inlay

Macassar Ebony Back & Sides

Hand-Voiced Bearclaw Italian Spruce Top

HANDCRAFTED SINCE 1975

Shaping the Sound of Generations

Dana Bourgeois began crafting guitars in 1975, inspired by a passion for perfection and a deep respect for traditional luthiery. Over the last 50 years, his innovative designs and attention to detail have set the standard in the world of acoustic guitars. From his groundbreaking voicing techniques to his dedication to sourcing the finest tonewoods, Dana has shaped the sound of generations of musicians.

TAP-TUNING

The Bourgeois tap-tuning process is a masterful technique that brings out the natural frequencies of a guitar’s soundboard.  By tapping the wood and listening closely, our luthiers uncover its tonal potential, skillfully balancing stiffness and durability. 

Using a process akin to tuning marimba keys, the braces are meticulously hand-carved to refine the top and back, optimizing resonance and tonal richness. This careful attention to detail results in guitars with a unique, harmonically balanced voice, ensuring exceptional sound quality and a lasting legacy of craftsmanship that will endure for generations.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Soloist 50th Anniversary

LIMITED EDITION

Celebrate 50 years of Dana Bourgeois’ legendary craftsmanship with the Soloist 50th Anniversary Limited Edition guitar. This extraordinary instrument embodies Bourgeois’ half-century of innovation, artistry, and dedication to shaping the sound of generations.



Limited to Twenty-Five Guitars Worldwide


BACK & SIDES

Macassar Ebony

SOUNDBOARD
Italian Bearclaw Spruce

BINDING
Ebony

FRETBOARD
Ebony

HEADSTOCK
Ebony

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Gold ‘Ghost’ Squares & Diamonds

HEELCAP
Gold Inlay

AVAILABLE BODY STYLES
OMC, 000, OMSC, LDBO-14, Piccolo Parlor

CRAFTED IN LEWISTON

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