description Bourgeois OM400 Custom Overview
The Bourgeois OM400 Custom represents the pinnacle of American acoustic guitar craftsmanship. Handcrafted in Lewiston, Maine, this instrument features a Sitka Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, delivering a remarkably balanced and articulate tone. The forward-shifted bracing pattern enhances projection and responsiveness, making it ideal for fingerstyle and flatpicking. Bourgeois's meticulous attention to detail and commitment to using premium tonewoods result in an instrument of exceptional quality and playability.
It's a true heirloom-quality guitar for the discerning musician.
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What does OM mean on a Bourgeois OM400 Custom?
OM stands for Orchestra Model, a body shape associated with balanced tone and strong note separation. On a Bourgeois OM400 Custom, that makes it a fit for fingerstyle players as well as flatpickers who want clarity.
Where are Bourgeois guitars made?
Bourgeois guitars are built in Lewiston, Maine. Dana Bourgeois is closely associated with high-end American acoustic guitar building, especially voicing tops for responsive tone.
What tonewoods are typical on a Bourgeois OM400 Custom?
The listed OM400 Custom uses a Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides. That combination usually gives a clear attack, strong midrange, and less boom than many rosewood-backed guitars.
How does a Bourgeois OM400 Custom fit against Martin-style OM guitars?
Bourgeois OM guitars sit in the same broad tradition as Martin Orchestra Models, but they are boutique instruments with individually voiced tops. A player comparing one with a Martin OM-28 would usually focus on response, neck feel, and the mahogany versus rosewood voice.
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