Sound Pure's Take
The Boucher SM-JP-56 is a beautifully expressive 12-fret acoustic that delivers rich depth and remarkable clarity with a refined, responsive feel. Its Adirondack 4A spruce top offers exceptional headroom and articulation, while the East Indian rosewood body adds lush overtones, warm lows, and shimmering highs. The forward-shifted, hand-scalloped bracing enhances its dynamic response, making it feel alive and balanced under any touch. A comfortable mahogany neck paired with an ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, natural playing experience. Elegant koa binding and abalone accents complete its look, giving this guitar a voice and presence that feels both luxurious and deeply musical!
From Boucher Guitars
On July 7, 2016, JP Cormier bought his first Boucher guitar. Since then, and without asking for anything back, this artist with immeasurable talent and generosity constantly praises the merits of our guitars. Wishing to point out the great contribution of JP regarding the growing popularity of our guitars, we wanted to offer him a guitar. But not just any guitar!
A JP Cormier Signature model truly designed to reflect the great qualities of this great ambassador of the Boucher Guitars brand. So, we had to create a guitar with a unique look and a frank, generous, authentic, and versatile sound. The addition of an exclusive cutaway to our 12-fret 000 body-size adorned with a neck headstock design reminiscent of all our models is a reminder of the great JP’s qualities.
A versatile guitar for a versatile musician!
Model: SM-JP-56
Tonewood: East Indian Rosewood
Top: Adirondack 4A Grade Gold Touch
Brace Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Hand-scalloped
Brace Size: 0.250" / 6,35mm
Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm
Frets to the Body: 12
Soundhole Diameter: 3.9375" / 100,0mm
Body Width: 15.0625" / 382,6mm
Body Length: 20.250" / 514,0mm
Body Depth: 4.1875" / 106,4mm
Neck Width at Nut: 1.750" / 44,5mm
Neck Width at the 12th Fret: 2.250" / 57,0mm (Optional 2.125" / 54,0mm)
String Spacing at the Bridge: 2.375" / 60,3mm (Optional 2.200" / 56,0m)
Backstrip Material: Koa
End Graft Material: Herringbone / Koa
Body Binding Material: Koa
Purfling Material at Body Edge: Herringbone
Purfling Material at Sides Edge: 3 ply : Black / White / Black
Rosette Material: Abalone
One Piece Neck Material: South American Mahogany
Fingerboard & Bridge Material: Solid Ebony
Truss Rod: Two-Way
Top Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Fingerboard Markers Material: Mother of Pearl (white)
Boucher Logo material: Mother of Pearl (white)
Headplate Material: Solid Ebony
Machine Head Tuners Gotoh Nickel: Open Gear
Neck Finish: Satin
Soundboard Finish: High Gloss
Body Finish: High Gloss
Bridge Pins Material: Tusq® 4mm (black)
Recommended Strings Gauge: Light 12-53
Strings Installed at the Factory: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze
Interior Label: Signed
Hardshell Case: TKL tweed deluxe
Weight: 3lbs 14oz
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