Boucher - SG52BC Studio Goose East Indian Rosewood
Our SG-52 is especially crafted to fulfill the needs of demanding guitarists. Whether the guitarist is looking for precise acoustic sounds while performing live or to meet the stringent requirements of studio recording engineers, this model will provide it.
Each Adirondack red spruce soundboard of the Studio Goose is personally selected by Robin Boucher with his commitment to provide the wood qualities needed to deliver high end sound.
The playability and versatility of this guitar makes it the ideal instrument to channel your inspirations into harmonious melodies.
TOP MATERIAL: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
BRACE MATERIAL: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
BRACING PATTERN: Forward Shifted X Brace
BRACE SHAPE: Hand-scalloped
BRACE SIZE: 0.3125" / 7,94mm
SCALE LENGTH: 25,5" / 648mm
FRETS TO THE BODY: 14
SOUNDHOLE DIAMETER: 3.9375" / 100,0mm
BODY WIDTH 16,0625" / 408,0mm
BODY LENGTH: 19.9375" / 506,4mm
BODY DEPTH: 5.0" / 127,0mm
NECK WIDTH AT NUT: 1.750" / 44,5mm
NECK WIDTH AT THE 12TH FRET: 2.125" / 54,0mm
STRING SPACING AT THE BRIDGE: 2.200" / 56,0mm
BACKSTRIP MATERIAL: Maple
END GRAFT MATERIAL: Herringbone / Maple
BODY BINDING MATERIAL: Maple
PURFLING MATERIAL AT BODY EDGE: Herringbone
PURFLING MATERIAL AT SIDES EDGE: 3 ply : Black / White / Black
ROSETTE MATERIAL: Herringbone
ONE PIECE NECK MATERIAL: South American Mahogany
FINGERBOARD & BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Ebony
TRUSS ROD: Two-Way
TOP NUT MATERIAL: Tusq®
SADDLE MATERIAL: Bone
FINGERBOARD MARKERS MATERIAL: Mother of Pearl (white)
BOUCHER LOGO MATERIAL: Mother of Pearl (white)
HEADPALTE MATERIAL: Solid Ebony
MACHINE HEAD TUNERS GOTOH NICKEL: Closed Gear
PICKGUARD MATERIAL: Synthetic Tortoise
NECK FINISH: Satin
SOUNDBOARD FINISH: High Gloss
BODY FINISH: High Gloss
BRIDGE PINS MATERIAL: Tusq® 4mm (black)
RECOMMANDED STRINGS GAUGE: Light 12-53
STRINGS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY: Elixir Nanoweb Phosphore Bronze
INTERIOR LABEL: Signed
HARDSHELL CASE TKL: tweed deluxe
NECK BINDING: Maple neck binding with black dots
PICKUP SYSTEM: Fishman Matrix Infinity Pickup
SUNBURST TOP FINISH: Yes
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Tonewoods hand-selected by Robin Boucher for exceptional tonal response. Built in small batches with fanatical attention to every detail. Canadian craftsmanship rivaling the world's most prestigious guitar builders. Vintage treatment options for an instantly mature, open sound.
Play this guitar every single day without exception. The Adirondack or European spruce top opens up dramatically over the first year - at month six, you'll hear overtones and resonance that simply weren't there on day one. These guitars literally improve with age.
A Boucher is not just a guitar - it's a statement of Canadian luthier excellence that competes with the finest builders in the world. Every note has dimension and purpose, and the instrument only gets more beautiful with time. If you're looking for a guitar you'll proudly pass down to the next generation, this is it.
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BODY | |
| Body Shape | Studio Goose |
| Top | Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA) |
| Back | East Indian Rosewood |
| Side | East Indian Rosewood |
| Bracing | Forward Shifted X-Brace, Hand-Scalloped, Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA) |
| Brace Size | 0.3125" (7.94 mm) |
| Binding | Maple with Herringbone Purfling at Body Edge, 3-Ply Black/White/Black at Sides Edge |
| Backstrip | Maple |
| End Graft | Herringbone/Maple |
| Rosette | Herringbone |
| Body Finish | High Gloss with Sunburst Top |
| Body Width | 16.0625" (408.0 mm) |
| Body Length | 19.9375" (506.4 mm) |
| Body Depth | 5.0" (127.0 mm) |
| Soundhole Diameter | 3.9375" (100.0 mm) |
NECK | |
| Scale Length | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Solid Ebony |
| Neck Material | One-Piece South American Mahogany |
| Frets to the Body | 14 |
| Nut Material | Tusq® |
| Nut Width | 1.750" (44.5 mm) |
| Width at 12th Fret | 2.125" (54.0 mm) |
| Inlays | Mother of Pearl (White) |
| Binding | Maple Neck Binding with Black Dots |
| Neck Finish | Satin |
ELECTRONICS | |
| Pickup System | Fishman Matrix Infinity Under-Saddle Piezo |
HARDWARE | |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Bridge | Solid Ebony |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
| Tuning Machines | Gotoh Closed Gear |
| Pickguard | Synthetic Tortoise |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
| Bridge Pins | Tusq® 4mm (Black) |
| String Spacing at Bridge | 2.200" (56.0 mm) |
GENERAL | |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Case | TKL Tweed Deluxe Hardshell Case |
| Strings | Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze Light .012-.053 |
| Headplate | Solid Ebony with Mother of Pearl Boucher Logo |
| Interior Label | Signed |
| Country Of Origin | Canada |
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