Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage Dreadnought - Sitka Spruce & Indian Rosewood - LR Baggs Anthem

The Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage Dreadnought in Sitka Spruce and Indian Rosewood is a masterful blend of tradition, innovation, and transcontinental craftsmanship that honors Dana Bourgeois’ lifelong dedication to the art of voicing the acoustic guitar. Dana Bourgeois has spent decades at the forefront of fine guitar building, renowned among players and luthiers alike for his pioneering work in tap-tuning tops and refining classic American designs. His influence has shaped the modern boutique acoustic market, setting a standard for balance, power, and responsiveness that others aspire to reach.

The Touchstone Series represents a remarkable collaboration between Bourgeois Guitars and Eastman Guitars, joining two worlds of exceptional luthiery. Each guitar top is selected, braced, and hand-voiced by Dana and his team in Lewiston, Maine. This ensures that every instrument begins life with the unmistakable Bourgeois tone and responsiveness that discerning players seek. Once the tops are complete, they are sent to Eastman’s highly respected workshop in Beijing, where skilled craftspeople construct the rest of the guitar around this carefully tuned heart. Final quality control remains firmly in the hands of Bourgeois in the USA, guaranteeing that each Touchstone carries the same spirit and standards as a Lewiston-built original.

The Vintage Dreadnought wears its heritage proudly. A premium Sitka Spruce top delivers classic warmth, power, and a wide dynamic range, while Adirondack Spruce braces add crisp articulation and headroom for players who love to dig in. Paired with Indian Rosewood back and sides, the guitar produces a rich low end and sparkling trebles, perfect for flatpicking, strumming, and fingerstyle alike. The 14-fret Honduran Mahogany neck offers a comfortable, traditional feel, with an Ebony fingerboard that provides smooth playability and long-lasting durability.

Elegant touches like the Squares and Diamonds fingerboard inlay, Ziricote headstock veneer with Mother of Pearl Bourgeois logo, and Ivoroid body binding showcase Bourgeois’ dedication to understated beauty. The top is trimmed with vintage herringbone purfling and a classic black-and-white rosette, while a zipper backstrip runs down the rosewood back, evoking the timeless look of pre-war dreadnoughts.

Schaller Grand Tune nickel tuning machines add rock-solid reliability and a touch of old-world charm. The Ebony bridge is fitted with Ivoroid pins and a bone nut and saddle to ensure maximum tonal transfer and sustain. Finished in a high gloss on the body with a satin neck and headstock, the guitar feels as welcoming in hand as it looks under stage lights.

With a 25.5 inch scale length, 1 23/32 inch nut width, and 2.2 inch bridge spacing, the Touchstone Vintage Dreadnought offers a familiar yet refined playing experience. Weighing in at about 5 pounds 2 ounces, it sits comfortably in the lap or on the shoulder for hours of playing. The onboard LR Baggs Anthem system lets this dreadnought’s voice shine naturally through any PA or recording setup, making it equally at home on stage, in the studio, or in the living room.

Protected by a sturdy hard case, the Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage Dreadnought is ready to follow its player anywhere. It is a testament to Dana Bourgeois’ legacy of tone and innovation and a beautiful example of what is possible when world-class American voicing meets meticulous global craftsmanship. For the guitarist who wants a truly inspiring dreadnought with history, soul, and resonance built into every note, the Touchstone Vintage stands ready to deliver.

Other specifications include:

• Sitka Spruce Top
• Adirondack Spruce Braces
• Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
• 14 Fret Honduran Mahogany Neck
• Ebony Fingerboard & Bridge
• Squares & Diamonds Fingerboard Inlay
• Ziricote Headstock Veneer with MOP Bourgeois Logo
• Ivoroid Body Binding
• Vintage Herringbone Top Purfling
• Black/White Vintage Rosette
• Zipper Backstrip
• Schaller Grand Tune Nickel Tuning Machines
• Ebony Bridge with Ivoroid pins
• Bone Nut & Saddle
• High Gloss Body Finish
• Satin Neck & Headstock Finish
• LR Baggs Anthem
• Hard Case
• 25.5" Scale Length
• 1 23/32" Nut Width
• 2.2" Bridge Spacing
• 5 lbs 2 oz
• #T2406290

For more information about this Bourgeois Touchstone Series instrument, please contact us.