Bourgeois Guitars

Bourgeois Guitars are a brand of high end acoustic guitars from Maine in the USA. Bourgeois guitars are famous for their founder Dana Bourgeois, who uses highly practised ‘tap-tuning’ techniques to hand-voice each and every guitar that the company makes. Bourgeois are known for their high level of hand-built quality, their commitment to getting the most from each guitar in terms of sound quality. Bourgeois use a number of classic acoustic guitar designs from the instrument’s golden age in order to evoke a high-quality, traditional aesthetic.

Offering a range of models based on the classic styles and shapes of heritage American guitar brands, all are made to the highest possible standards. From parlour guitars to jumbos, there's a Bourgeois guitar model to suit all players. This includes 000, orchestral and a range of dreadnoughts among others. Bougeois guitars are played by high profile artists such as Ray LaMontagne, Ricky Skaggs, Monte Pittman and Duke Robillard.

Dana Bourgeois began building in the 80s with some innovative cutaway OM acoustic guitar shapes. This influenced other guitar makers to create OM guitars. The brand Bourgeois guitars came into being in 1992 and has been a defiantly small team of hands on builders ever since. In Dana's own words: “Balance, responsiveness, tonal complexity and clarity: This is what I want out of every guitar.”

We love Bourgeois guitars and are proud to stock them in our UK guitarguitar stores. Have a browse of our entire Bourgeois stock on the site here or visit one of our stores to try one out in person.

Why Should I Choose a Bourgeois Guitar?

• Classic acoustic guitar designs built to high quality levels
• 50 years of expertise in every guitar, from timber choice to building techniques
• Each top is ‘tap-tuned’ by ear to maximise sonic potential
• The bracing is hand-tuned to make the most of the top’s resonance