A beautiful 2010 Bourgeois Slope D, handcrafted by Dana Bourgeois in Lewiston, Maine.

This is a particularly compelling example of Bourgeois’ interpretation of the classic slope-shoulder dreadnought, combining an Adirondack Spruce top with a vintage-style sunburst, tortoise-style pickguard, ivoroid binding, and Waverly open-gear tuners.

The Adirondack Spruce top gives the guitar excellent headroom, projection, and clarity, while the slope-shoulder body brings a little more warmth and roundness to the response than a traditional square-shoulder dreadnought. It has the dynamic range to handle aggressive flatpicking and strumming, but remains responsive enough for more nuanced fingerstyle playing.

The back & sides feature a striking, highly figured reddish-brown wood that appears consistent with figured Mahogany seen on a number of Bourgeois Slope D builds from this era. We have not independently confirmed the species with Bourgeois, so we are intentionally listing this detail conservatively.

Visually, the figured back is a standout. The grain really comes alive under changing light, while the vintage sunburst and understated appointments give the guitar a classic, timeless appearance.

As you would expect from a Bourgeois of this period, the construction and finishing are exceptionally clean, with carefully selected woods, precise binding work, and an overall level of craftsmanship that rewards close inspection.

Highlights

• 2010 Bourgeois Slope D
• Handcrafted in Lewiston, Maine
• Adirondack Spruce top
• Figured back & sides — appears to be Mahogany; species not independently confirmed
• Vintage-style sunburst finish
• Tortoise-style pickguard
• Ivoroid binding
• Waverly open-gear tuners
• Ivoroid tuner buttons
• Ebony-style fingerboard & bridge
• Serial #004741

The Sound

The Adirondack top gives this Slope D plenty of headroom, projection, and dynamic range, while the slope-shoulder architecture adds warmth and a slightly rounder character to the overall response.

It’s a versatile dreadnought that can move effortlessly between flatpicking, strumming, and dynamic fingerstyle, with enough authority for a heavy attack and enough sensitivity to reward a lighter touch.

A gorgeous older Bourgeois with an excellent combination of traditional aesthetics, exceptional woods, and boutique-level craftsmanship. The combination of Adirondack Spruce, slope-shoulder design, vintage sunburst, and figured back makes this a particularly appealing example for players looking for something beyond a conventional dreadnought.

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