Bourgeois 50th Anniversary OMC Soloist - Bearclaw Italian Spruce & Macassar Ebony

To commemorate a half-century of masterful luthiery, Dana Bourgeois has unveiled the 50th Anniversary OMC Soloist – Bearclaw Italian Spruce & Macassar Ebony, a breathtaking milestone in acoustic guitar craftsmanship. This extraordinary instrument is not just a guitar; it's a celebration of Dana’s enduring legacy and transformative influence in the world of acoustic guitars. With a career spanning decades, Dana Bourgeois has been at the forefront of high-end guitar building, blending old-world techniques with modern innovation to shape the voices of countless players and redefine what a steel-string guitar can be. This 50th Anniversary model stands as a crown jewel of his work—an instrument that radiates tonal brilliance, artistic detail, and historical significance.

From the first glance, it’s clear this OMC Soloist is something truly special. The striking Bearclaw Italian Spruce top offers a visual texture as rare as its acoustic responsiveness, while the Macassar Ebony back and sides deliver a bold yet nuanced tonal palette. The top is braced with Aged Tone torrefied Adirondack spruce, giving the guitar a matured, vintage voice straight out of the case. The meticulously crafted Wood Rings Soloist rosette, Ebony body binding, and the elegant layering of Black/White/Black - Maple - Black/White/Black purfling reflect Dana’s signature aesthetic—subtle, refined, and deeply luxurious.

Every element, from the Macassar Ebony fretboard and bridge to the Square headstock with Diamond Volute and 14k Gold Slotted Squares & Diamonds inlays, speaks to the level of artistry that defines Dana Bourgeois’ 50 years of excellence. A matching Macassar Ebony heel cap adorned with a 14k gold pyramid inlay is an exquisite detail that few builders would dare attempt. The Pyramid bridge and Waverly gold tuners with ebony buttons round out the appointments with vintage elegance and flawless function.

It’s more than just a beautiful instrument—it’s built to perform. With a long scale (25.5"), 1 3/4" nut width, and 2 5/16" bridge spacing, the guitar offers ideal playability for fingerstyle and flatpicking alike. The cutaway ensures access to upper registers, and the use of animal protein glue, satin neck finish, high-gloss Aged Tone body finish, and a high-gloss headstock speak to Dana’s relentless attention to tonal detail and player comfort. Weighing in at just 4 lbs 7 oz, it’s as comfortable as it is commanding.

With only a handful ever to be made, the 50th Anniversary OMC Soloist isn’t merely a guitar—it’s a piece of acoustic guitar history. This is Dana Bourgeois at his finest: celebrating the past, pushing boundaries, and crafting instruments that will inspire for generations to come.

Other specifications include:

Macassar Ebony Back and Sides
Bearclaw Italian Spruce Top
Aged Tone Torrefied Adirondack Spruce Braces
Wood Rings Soloist Rosette
Ebony Body Binding
Black/White/Black - Maple - Black/White/Black Purfling
DB Signature Backstrip
Square Headstock with Diamond Volute Head Shape
Macassar Ebony Fretboard and Bridge
14k Gold Slotted Squares & Diamonds Fretboard Inlays
Macassar Ebony Heel Cap with 14k Gold Pyramid Inlay
Pyramid Bridge
Signature Label
Waverly Gold Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
Cutaway
Animal Protein Glue
Satin Neck Finish
High Gloss Headstock Finish
Aged Tone High Gloss Body Finish
Long Scale - 25.5"
1 3/4" Nut Width
2 5/16" Bridge Spacing
Hard Case
4 lbs 7 oz
10841

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