Bourgeois SJ-41 Carved Back Luthier’s Choice Custom #11,000 Flamed Maple and Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce Merlot

To commemorate their #11,000 milestone, Dana Bourgeois and team in Lewiston, ME have crafted a truly exceptional instrument: the ‘Luthier’s Choice’ SJ-41 Custom. Featuring a hand-carved Flamed Maple back and sides, paired with a rare Bearclaw Adirondack Spruce top with oval soundhole, this guitar is a visual and tonal masterpiece.The full-body Merlot gloss finish adds richness and depth, highlighting its exquisite craftsmanship. Notable custom features include intricate Opal Tile 41-style top purfling, a single-ring Opal rosette, and stunning Opal and Mother of Pearl ‘Chevron’ inlays on the fretboard, headstock, and bridge. The Flamed Maple neck is complemented by English Holly binding on the body, fretboard, and headstock, along with Ebony front and back headstock overlays. Gold Waverly tuners with Pearl buttons complete the luxurious package.Other features include Aged Tone torrefied Adirondack Spruce bracing, Ebony fretboard and bridge, English Holly bound oval soundhole, Ebony pins with opal dots, English Holly heelcap and wedge, black/ white back, sides, fretboard and headstock purfling, 1 23/32″ nut width, 2.2″ saddle spacing, 25″ short scale configuration and more.Blending the best of carved and flattop guitar design, The SJ Carved Back offers a unique tonal character—less reflective and dry than a typical flat body, with a sweeter, more mellow voice, enhanced midrange openness, and impressive sustain. Equally suited for jazz voicings, chord strumming, fingerpicking, or flatpicking, this guitar delivers remarkable versatility across styles. Its comfortable 15 3/8″ lower bout and 25″ short scale make it an ideal fit for players seeking both playability and balance. With rich warmth, clear articulation, and a beautifully vintage tonal character, this custom SJ is as sonically compelling as it is visually striking. A true showpiece, this SJ-41 Custom stands out as a centerpiece worthy of any serious collection.Includes deluxe hardshell case and Lifetime Warranty.Free shipping in the continental United States.–