Product Description

Boucher Guitar Build Overview

The Boucher GR-HG-164T Torrefied Adirondack / 5A Flamed Maple Parlor #GR-ME-1018-P is a boutique-level instrument crafted for fingerstyle players who demand balance, responsiveness, and tonal refinement. Featuring a torrefied Adirondack red spruce top paired with torrefied 5A flamed maple back and sides, this guitar delivers a clear, articulate voice with strong note separation, focused mids, and a smooth, controlled low end.

Built as part of the Grand Reserve Heritage Goose Series, this 12-fret parlor design enhances warmth and resonance by positioning the bridge in the lower bout. The result is a rich, responsive tonal character that remains balanced and musical—even when playing with a capo higher up the neck. Carefully selected Adirondack spruce for both the top and bracing ensures excellent headroom and dynamic range, allowing for expressive, nuanced playing.

Visually, this guitar is stunning, with highly figured 5A flamed maple delivering depth and shimmer under the finish. Premium details like diamond fretboard inlays, gold Gotoh open-gear tuners, and refined appointments throughout reflect Boucher’s commitment to high-end craftsmanship. This is a sophisticated parlor built for serious musicians seeking both tonal clarity and boutique aesthetics.

Why This Boucher Parlor Stands Out

The Heritage Goose parlor platform is designed for players who prioritize clarity, responsiveness, and expressive control.

Torrefied Adirondack top delivers vintage-style responsiveness and dynamic headroom
5A flamed maple provides clarity, focus, and strong note separation
12-fret design enhances warmth, sustain, and midrange presence
Exceptional balance across the fretboard—even with capo use
Optimized for fingerstyle precision and recording applications