The Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer Sunburst – Bearclaw Sitka Spruce & Beeswing Mahogany is a masterwork of tone and craftsmanship, a tribute to Dana Bourgeois’ lasting influence on the modern acoustic guitar. Known for his pioneering role in boutique luthiery and his deep understanding of tonewood behavior, Dana has elevated the art of guitar building through decades of innovation and refinement. The "Banjo Killer" moniker isn’t mere bravado—it reflects the guitar’s ability to cut through any mix with authority and nuance, born from the rare combination of an Aged Tone Bearclaw Figured Sitka Spruce top and Master Grade Beeswing Mahogany back and sides. The striking bearclaw figuring, aged for enhanced responsiveness and warmth, pairs with torrefied double scalloped Adirondack spruce braces—a configuration that delivers explosive dynamics, clarity, and sustain.

Visually, this guitar is nothing short of breathtaking. Its traditional sunburst finish, applied over the high-gloss Aged Tone body, brings out the rippling shimmer of the figured woods beneath. The ivoroid body and fingerboard bindings, Banjo Killer top purfling, and wood rings rosette offer an elegant vintage aesthetic, while a DB Signature backstrip and figured mahogany endpiece inlay add tasteful detail to the rear view. The iconic Bourgeois snake headstock, capped with a rich ziricote veneer and adorned with a mother-of-pearl Bourgeois logo inlay, reflects the builder’s meticulous attention to design.

From a tactile standpoint, the guitar is a joy to hold and play. The satin-finished neck provides a smooth, fast feel, while the long 25.5" scale length and 1 3/4" nut width ensure articulate string tension and fingerstyle comfort. The ziricote fretboard and belly bridge, tiny MOP fingerboard dots, and Waverly nickel tuners with ivoroid buttons continue the guitar’s theme of luxurious precision. Even the smallest details—ebony bridge pins with pearl dots, a celluloid tortoise pickguard, and a signature label—convey Dana’s commitment to building heirloom-quality instruments.

Weighing in at just 4 lb 6 oz, this Slope D is incredibly resonant and responsive, equally at home under a light touch or a flatpicker’s drive. With its handcrafted elegance and tonal brilliance, the Bourgeois Slope D Banjo Killer is not just a guitar—it’s a legacy in your hands.

Other specifications include:

• Aged Tone Bearclaw Figured Sitka Spruce Top
• Master Grade Beeswing Mahogany Back & Sides
• Aged Tone Torrefied Double Scalloped "Banjo Killer" Adirondack Spruce Braces
• Ivoroid Body & Fingerboard Bindings
• Banjo Killer Top Purfling
• Wood Rings Rosette
• DB Signature Backstrip
• Figured Mahogany Endpiece Inlay
• Bourgeois Snake Headstock Head Shape
• Ziricote Head Veneer
• Mother of Pearl Bourgeois Logo Head Inlay
• Ziricote Fretboard & Belly Bridge
• Tiny MOP Dots Fingerboard Inlays
• Celluloid Tortoise Pickguard
• Signature Label
• Waverly Nickel Tuners/Ivoroid
• Ebony Pins with Pearl Dots
• Standard Glue
• Satin Neck Finish
• High Gloss Headstock Finish
• Aged Tone High Gloss Body Finish
• Hard Case
• 25.5" Long Scale Length
• 1 3/4" Nut Width
• 2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
• 4 lb 6 oz
• 10941

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