Explanation
BOURGEOIS / 1996 D-150 Custom
We have received a rare specimen from 1996, shortly after Dana Bourgeois—a contemporary master luthier—launched his own brand.
This D-150 Custom debuted as the brand’s flagship Dreadnought during its early days, when the brand was still brimming with passion. 
The first thing that catches the eye is the striking presence of the exquisite Brazilian rosewood—known as “hacalanda”—used on the sides and back.
It is a work of art crafted by nature over hundreds of years, exuding a one-of-a-kind character that can never be replicated. 
Furthermore, the top is adorned with Adirondack spruce, reminiscent of the expensive pre-war vintage instruments.
As is characteristic of Bojoa instruments from this era, the finish shows signs of clouding in various places on the body.
However, please do not judge this instrument by its appearance alone.
It harbors such overwhelming tonal potential within that you’ll soon stop noticing those imperfections.
It is a sublime sound—one that can only be produced by the finest Brazilian rosewood—capable of silencing even the most discerning players.
As the high frequencies, with their glass-like brilliance and a touch of alluring sheen, fill the space, the robust, core-filled, and resilient low-midrange—characteristic of Adirondack spruce—powerfully envelops the player.
The clarity of each individual note is overwhelming; no matter how vigorously you strum, the sound never becomes muddled, and a profound sustain—as if the entire hall were resonating—lingers in your ears indefinitely.
From the explosive volume of flatpicking to the delicate, plucked nuances of fingerstyle, this guitar possesses exceptional responsiveness that faithfully translates every nuance of your emotions into sound.
Please be sure to try out this Players’ Condition Brazilian Rosewood guitar, which boasts such exceptional sound.
[Specs/Included Case]
TOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Solid Brazilian Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Ebony
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 44.5mm
SCALE: 647mm
CASE: Non-Original Hardshell Case
[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*As this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on what we were able to determine during our inspection.
Please be aware of this in advance.
- Overall signs of wear and clouding of the finish are visible.
- The included case shows peeling on the surface and deterioration of the handle cover.
[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.3 mm on the 6th string side, 1.7 mm on the 1st string side
- Saddle projection: approx. 1.0 mm to 2.5 mm
- There are no playing issues such as muffled sound or buzzing.
[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]
[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since we cannot offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives.
Please take your time to try out the product at home, and if you are not satisfied, we will refund the purchase price.
*The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.
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If your instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound after purchase, we will repair it free of charge. The warranty period varies by product.
Acoustic Guitars (Peace of Mind Warranty: Up to 6 months)
For 1 month or 6 months after purchase, we will repair any defects resulting from normal use free of charge.
Wind Instruments (Up to 1 Year)
Upon arrival, we clean the interior of the instrument, replace consumables as needed, and perform any necessary repairs and maintenance. If the instrument malfunctions or stops producing sound during normal use, we will repair it free of charge.
◯ There is no warranty on junk items.