Boucher Guitar Build Overview
The Boucher BG-42T-GM Bluegrass Goose #MYT-1051-DB is a premium dreadnought built for serious bluegrass players who demand power, clarity, and headroom. Featuring a Master Grade torrefied Adirondack red spruce top paired with Brazilian mahogany back and sides, this guitar delivers a bold, driving voice with deep bass, punchy mids, and crisp, articulate trebles that cut through any ensemble.
Built with performance in mind, the BG-42 incorporates forward-shifted Adirondack spruce bracing and a 25.5" long scale, producing exceptional projection and dynamic range. The torrefied top enhances responsiveness and delivers a played-in, vintage-inspired tone right out of the case, while the elevated soundboard radius and refined neck profile provide a fast, comfortable playing experience ideal for both rhythm and lead work.
Handcrafted under the direction of Robin Boucher, this instrument represents the pinnacle of the Bluegrass Goose lineup. Premium appointments like koa binding, a pearl rosette, and mother-of-pearl fingerboard inlays elevate its visual appeal, while high-end components ensure long-term performance and reliability on stage or in the studio.
Why This Bluegrass Goose Stands Out
The BG-42T-GM is engineered specifically for bluegrass performance, delivering the volume, projection, and tonal authority needed to stand out in an acoustic ensemble.
- Torrefied Adirondack top provides maximum headroom and vintage-style responsiveness
- Brazilian mahogany offers strong fundamentals with punchy, focused projection
- Forward-shifted X-bracing enhances bass response and overall power
- Long scale length increases clarity, volume, and string tension for aggressive playing
- Designed to cut through a mix in both live and studio environments
Features & Specifications
- Model: BG-42T-GM Bluegrass Goose
- Serial Number: MYT-1051-DB
- Top: Master Grade Torrefied Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAAA)
- Back & Sides: Brazilian Mahogany
- Bracing: Forward-Shifted X-Bracing
- Bracing Material: Adirondack Red Spruce
- Neck: One-Piece South American Mahogany
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1 3/4"
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Bridge: Ebony
- Nut & Saddle: Bone
- Binding: Koa
- Rosette: Pearl
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Fingerboard Inlays
- Purfling: B / W / B Top Inlay
- Tuners: Gold Gotoh
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Case: Original Boucher Tweed Hardshell Case
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