Boucher Guitar Build Overview
The Boucher HG-44 Heritage Goose Parlor 12-Fret is a boutique acoustic designed for players who value warmth, responsiveness, and vintage-inspired tone. Featuring a AAAA Adirondack red spruce top paired with Brazilian mahogany back and sides, this guitar delivers a rich, woody voice with strong fundamentals, clear trebles, and a smooth, balanced midrange.
Built around a 12-fret parlor body, the HG-44 enhances resonance by positioning the bridge deeper into the lower bout, producing a warmer, more open tonal response. The Adirondack top provides excellent headroom and dynamic range, while the mahogany body contributes a focused, dry character that responds beautifully to fingerstyle playing and light strumming.
Part of Boucher’s Heritage Goose Series, this model reflects traditional craftsmanship with refined boutique execution. Its compact size offers exceptional comfort, while premium materials and attention to detail ensure a highly musical and expressive instrument suited for recording, performance, or personal enjoyment.
Why This Heritage Goose Parlor Stands Out
The HG-44 is built for players seeking a responsive, intimate acoustic with a warm and balanced tonal character.
- AAAA Adirondack spruce top delivers dynamic headroom and clarity
- Brazilian mahogany provides dry, woody tone with strong fundamentals
- 12-fret design enhances warmth, resonance, and sustain
- Compact parlor body offers comfort and focused projection
- Ideal for fingerstyle, recording, and expressive playing
Features & Specifications
- Series: Heritage Goose
- Model: HG-44
- Body Style: 12-Fret Parlor
- Top: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA Grade)
- Back & Sides: Brazilian Mahogany
- Nut Width: 1.750" (44.5mm)
- Neck Width (12th Fret): 2.125" (54.0mm)
- String Spacing: 2.200"
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Inlays: Diamond Style Fret Markers
- Nut: Bone
- Tuners: Open Gear (Nickel)
- Case: Hardshell Case Included
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