The Bourgeois Slope D The Natural Professional Series Satin is a portrait of timeless grace and finely tuned simplicity. It embodies the soul of the classic slope-shouldered dreadnought, yet carries the unmistakable refinement of Dana Bourgeois’s hand and ear. This instrument feels both familiar and fresh, an effortless meeting of traditional character and modern precision. Its satin finish lets the wood breathe freely, allowing its voice to emerge with warmth, clarity, and the subtle power that has long defined the Bourgeois sound.

A Sitka spruce top crowns the guitar, its grain glowing softly beneath the thin satin sheen. The top’s strength and elasticity translate into a tone that is luminous and balanced, supported by the earthy resonance of mahogany back and sides. Together they form a sonic partnership that is open, responsive, and deeply human in its warmth. Adirondack spruce braces lend structure and vitality, enhancing projection while maintaining sensitivity. The result is a voice that feels alive under the lightest touch yet capable of blooming into fullness when driven with confidence.

The appointments speak in quiet elegance. Ivoroid binding traces the edges of the body with a gentle, vintage glow, while the black and ivoroid purfling and single ring ivoroid rosette frame the top with understated sophistication. There is no backstrip to interrupt the flow of the mahogany’s natural beauty, only smooth lines and honest wood. A celluloid tortoise pickguard adds a touch of classic charm, echoing the guitar’s early inspirations.

The contour headstock, capped in ebony and inlaid with a mother of pearl Bourgeois logo, is dignified and distinctive. Below it, a ziricote fretboard and bridge lend a subtle dark elegance and a rich tonal density. Tiny mother of pearl dots rest like stars against the dark grain, leading the hand up the neck with quiet precision. Schaller vintage tuners with ivoroid buttons complete the aesthetic, their smooth feel and timeless look perfectly at home on this refined instrument.

With a short 25-inch scale, a 1 23/32-inch nut, and a 2.2-inch bridge spacing, the Slope D feels intimate and inviting. Its neck fits naturally in the hand, and the action responds to nuance and intention with grace. At 4 pounds 2 ounces, it is light, resonant, and alive with sound, the kind of guitar that seems to hum softly even at rest.

The Bourgeois Slope D The Natural Professional Series Satin is a celebration of wood, sound, and touch. It offers the player not just a voice but a companion, one that reveals more of itself with every chord and every moment of stillness. It is an instrument built for the pure joy of making music, honest and beautiful from every angle.

Other specifications include:

• Sitka Spruce Top
• Mahogany Back & Sides
• Adirondack Spruce Braces
• Ivoroid Body Binding
• Black/Ivoroid/Black Top Purfling
• Single Ring Ivoroid Rosette
• No Backstrip
• Black Fingerboard Binding
• Mahogany Endpiece Inlay
• Contour Headstock Shape
• Ebony Headstock Veneer
• Mother of Pearl Headstock Logo Inlay
• Ziricote Fretboard & Bridge
• Tiny MOP Dots Fingerboard Inlay
• Rectangular Bridge
• Signature Label
• Celluloid Tortoise Pickguard
• Schaller Vintage Tuners with Ivoroid Buttons
• Ivoroid Pins
• Standard Glue
• Thin Satin Body Finish
• Thin Satin Neck Finish
• Satin Headstock Finish
• Short Scale - 25"
• 1 23/32" Nut Width
• 2.2" Bridge Spacing
• Hard Case
• 4 lbs 2 oz
• 11183

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