Bourgeois Touchstone Signature Dreadnought – DSIG-SB/TS – Madagascar Rosewood – Sunburst

The Bourgeois DSIG-SB/TS is a testament to what is possible when boutique American voicing meets world-class lutherie. As the flagship of the Touchstone series, the "Signature" model pairs a hand-voiced Alaskan Sitka Spruce top with the rich, harmonically complex resonance of Madagascar Rosewood. This is a dreadnought designed to deliver the "Pre-War" reverb and authority of a boutique heirloom instrument at a breakthrough price point.

Every Touchstone Signature begins its life in Lewiston, Maine. Here, Dana Bourgeois and his team select torrefied old-growth Alaskan Sitka Spruce and perform their legendary hand-voicing process. By tap-tuning the soundboard and meticulously carving the Adirondack Spruce braces, they ensure the "engine" of the guitar is optimized for maximum dynamic range and clarity before it is even assembled.

The Madagascar Rosewood back and sides elevate this instrument into the highest echelon of acoustic performance. Known for its deep, lush low-end and "bell-like" trebles, Madagascar Rosewood offers a sonic profile nearly identical to the legendary Brazilian Rosewood of the 1930s.

Visually, the DSIG-SB/TS is a masterclass in "Understated Elegance." It features Dana’s iconic Signature Sunburst finish, a distinctive tri-color herringbone purfling, and refined Ziricote binding on the body, fretboard, and headstock. With its 1 23/32” nut width and the precision of Schaller Grand Tune Gold tuners, this is a professional-grade tool built for the stage and the studio.

Key Performance Features:

• Madagascar Rosewood Back & Sides: Provides a complex, "reverb-like" richness and a touch more harmonic depth than standard East Indian Rosewood.
• Maine-Voiced Top: Alaskan Sitka Spruce top and Adirondack braces are tap-tuned and hand-carved in Bourgeois’ US workshop.
• Signature Appointments: Features Ziricote binding, tri-color herringbone purfling, and gold hardware for a premium boutique aesthetic.
• Aged Tone Torrefaction: The soundboard is thermally treated to mimic the cellular structure of a vintage 1930s instrument, offering immediate resonance and stability.