Sound Pure's Take
The Boucher GR-SG-161T is a breathtaking boutique acoustic that pairs master-grade tonewoods with unmistakable visual elegance. Its AAAA Adirondack red spruce top delivers bold projection and shimmering clarity, while the torrefied 5A flamed maple back and sides add a lively snap and beautiful harmonic sparkle. The result is a voice that feels powerful, responsive, and endlessly inspiring. With a South American mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, and refined details like an abalone rosette and maple binding, every element reflects meticulous craftsmanship. Lightweight, resonant, and stunning to behold, this Boucher stands as a true investment-grade instrument built to inspire for a lifetime.
From Boucher Guitars
Our Grande Reserve GR-SG-161T model has been specially designed and engineered to meet the needs of guitarists looking for an acoustic guitar with distinctive tonal maturity.
Furthermore, this OM hybrid guitar is distinguished by its exclusive, flamboyant appearance!
The GR-SG-161T’s flamed (5A) torrefied maple back and sides offers a unique look and extraordinary sound properties!
What’s more, the hand-picked torrefied Adirondack spruce top exploits the full potential of this torrefied tonewood with its exceptional lightness and flexibility.
Incomparable versatility and playability make the GR-SG-161T an undeniable source of inspiration, offering a percussive, deep, rich, woody sound that blends perfectly with a collection of guitars featuring more traditional tonewoods.
Top Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Back & Sides: Torrefied Flamed Maple (5A / AAAAA)
Brace Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Hand-Scalloped
Brace Size: 0.250" / 6.35 mm
Scale Length: 25.5" / 648 mm
Frets to Body: 14
Soundhole Diameter: 3.9375" / 100.0 mm
Body Width: 15.016" / 381.4 mm
Body Length: 19.154" / 486.5 mm
Body Depth: 4.145" / 105.3 mm
Neck Material: One-Piece South American Mahogany
Neck Width at Nut: 1.750" / 44.5 mm
Neck Width at 12th Fret: 2.125" / 54.0 mm
String Spacing at Bridge: 2.200" / 56.0 mm
Truss Rod: Two-Way
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Bridge Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Markers: Mother of Pearl (White)
Nut Material: Tusq®
Saddle Material: Bone
Backstrip Material: None
End Graft Material: Herringbone / Maple
Body Binding Material: Maple
Purfling (Body Edge): Herringbone
Purfling (Sides Edge): 3-Ply Black / White / Black
Rosette Material: Abalone
Headplate Material: Solid Ebony
Logo Material: Mother of Pearl (White)
Tuners: Gotoh Gold, Open Gear
Pickguard Material: Synthetic Tortoise
Neck Finish: Satin
Soundboard Finish: High Gloss
Body Finish: High Gloss
Bridge Pins: Tusq® 4 mm (Black)
Recommended String Gauge: Light 12–53
Factory Strings: D’Addario XS Phosphor Bronze
Interior Label: Signed
Case: TKL Tweed Deluxe Hardshell Case
Weight: 3lbs 14oz
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