Bourgeois Guitars

Founded by master luthier Dana Bourgeois, Bourgeois Guitars has been crafting world-class acoustic guitars for over four decades. Operating from a historic 1850s mill in Lewiston, Maine, Dana and his team of 20 skilled artisans produce approximately 400 handcrafted guitars each year. Renowned for their vintage tone, premium tonewoods, and meticulous hand-voicing, Bourgeois instruments are beloved by acoustic legends like Doc Watson, Ricky Skaggs, and Sierra Hull. Dana pioneered innovations such as tap-tuning, torrefied tonewoods, a hybrid X-bracing system, and a bolt-on neck design that deliver unmatched tonal clarity, balance, and responsiveness across body styles.

A trailblazer in reviving the Orchestral Model (OM) guitar and redefining dreadnought tone, Dana’s influence reshaped modern acoustic guitar design. Bourgeois Guitars seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with precision CNC technology, resulting in heirloom-quality instruments that are both visually stunning and sonically rich. From bluegrass stages to recording studios, Bourgeois guitars are a top choice for professional musicians seeking vintage tone with modern playability — a testament to a legacy of passion, precision, and innovation in American acoustic guitar luthiery.