{"product_id":"bourgeois-touchstone-series-soloist-omc-ts-le-launch-edition-acoustic-guitar-macassar-ebony-lutz-spruce","title":"Bourgeois Touchstone Series Soloist OMC\/TS-LE Launch Edition Acoustic Guitar | Macassar Ebony \u0026 Lutz Spruce","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourgeois Touchstone Series Soloist OMC\/TS-LE Launch Edition Acoustic Guitar | Macassar Ebony \u0026amp; Lutz Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoutique Bourgeois Tone and Craftsmanship at an Exceptional Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourgeois Touchstone Series Soloist OMC\/TS-LE Launch Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e represents a new chapter in boutique acoustic guitar building. Designed by legendary luthier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDana Bourgeois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this remarkable instrument blends the expertise of the Bourgeois workshop in Lewiston, Maine with the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned Eastman factory in Beijing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply outsourcing production, the Touchstone Series follows a unique hybrid building process. Every premium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLutz Spruce top is individually hand-voiced and tap-tuned by Dana Bourgeois and his team in Maine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being matched with beautifully crafted Macassar Ebony back and sides during final construction. The result is an instrument that captures the responsiveness, refinement and tonal complexity that Bourgeois guitars are known for—at a price that opens the door to many more players.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Launch Edition Soloist OMC\/TS-LE is a stunning orchestra model featuring a comfortable cutaway, premium appointments, a deluxe hardshell case, and a Boveda humidification system, making it an outstanding choice for serious musicians seeking boutique performance without custom shop pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Professionally installed pickup available. Contact us for options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e💵 Easy Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake owning this exceptional Bourgeois guitar even easier with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0% financing options available for qualified buyers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contact Tobias Music for current financing promotions and we’ll help you find the payment plan that fits your budget.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Bourgeois Touchstone Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bourgeois Touchstone Series represents one of the most innovative approaches in modern boutique guitar building. Rather than simply moving production overseas, Dana Bourgeois developed a collaborative process that preserves the most important element of every Bourgeois guitar—its voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Touchstone guitar begins in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLewiston, Maine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where Dana Bourgeois and his experienced team individually \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-voice and tap-tune every solid Lutz spruce soundboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This critical process shapes the guitar’s responsiveness, balance, projection, and tonal character before construction begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the top has been voiced, it is paired with premium tonewoods and meticulously handcrafted by the highly respected \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastman workshop in Beijing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a factory internationally recognized for its exceptional attention to detail and hand-built craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is neither a traditional factory guitar nor a fully custom shop instrument. It is a true collaboration that combines American boutique voicing with world-class handcrafted construction, delivering the musicality, responsiveness, and refinement that Bourgeois guitars are known for at a significantly more attainable price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players seeking an heirloom-quality acoustic with boutique performance, the Touchstone Series offers one of the most compelling values available today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why We Chose This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoutique acoustic guitars often require years of waiting and a significant investment. The Bourgeois Touchstone Series changes that equation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat impressed us most is how faithfully these guitars capture the responsiveness and musicality that have made Bourgeois one of the most respected names in acoustic guitar building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of hand-voiced Lutz Spruce with dramatic Macassar Ebony produces a guitar that is incredibly articulate, balanced and inspiring whether you’re fingerpicking, flatpicking or accompanying vocals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of those guitars that immediately feels alive in your hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Our Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve carried boutique instruments for many years, and the Touchstone Series is one of the most exciting introductions we’ve seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany manufacturers build overseas. Bourgeois took a completely different approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of compromising quality, Dana Bourgeois kept perhaps the most critical component—the voicing of the soundboard—in his own Maine workshop. Once the top has been individually tuned by Bourgeois craftsmen, the guitar is expertly assembled by Eastman’s highly respected team of builders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat collaboration produces an instrument with remarkable consistency, exceptional responsiveness and craftsmanship that rivals guitars costing considerably more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Launch Edition Soloist is especially attractive with its figured Macassar Ebony and elegant appointments, making it equally impressive as a player’s guitar or a future heirloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pairing of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLutz Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacassar Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers remarkable versatility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLutz Spruce offers the headroom of Adirondack spruce while retaining the warmth and responsiveness of Sitka. The result is an incredibly dynamic top that responds beautifully to both a light touch and aggressive playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMacassar Ebony contributes exceptional clarity, note separation and piano-like articulation while adding rich harmonic overtones and impressive sustain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the comfortable OMC body, this guitar delivers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional clarity and balance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding note definition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong projection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich harmonic complexity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast response for fingerstyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of power for flatpicking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent vocal accompaniment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction \u0026amp; Premium Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBourgeois Touchstone Series Soloist OMC\/TS-LE Launch Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchestra Model Cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Hand-Voiced Lutz Spruce Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Macassar Ebony Back \u0026amp; Sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDana Bourgeois Hand-Voiced Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted through the Bourgeois \/ Eastman collaborative building process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable OMC body size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium boutique appointments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe Hardshell Case Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoveda Humidification System Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Who This Guitar Is Perfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Bourgeois Touchstone is ideal for players looking for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true boutique acoustic guitar without boutique pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional fingerstyle performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich accompaniment for singer-songwriters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutstanding recording characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA premium stage and studio instrument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn heirloom-quality acoustic built with world-class craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing a boutique acoustic guitar is about much more than specifications—it’s about finding the right instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Tobias Music, every guitar receives a professional inspection and setup before it reaches your hands. We carefully evaluate each instrument for playability, tone, and overall performance so it arrives ready to inspire from the very first chord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur decades of experience with premium acoustic guitars allow us to help players choose an instrument they’ll enjoy for years to come, whether they’re purchasing their first boutique guitar or adding another heirloom piece to an established collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Touchstone Series may be one of the smartest ideas in modern acoustic guitar building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than trying to mass-produce boutique guitars, Dana Bourgeois focused on preserving the most important part of his craft—his voicing process—while partnering with one of the world’s finest guitar workshops for construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result isn’t simply an imported guitar with a famous name attached. 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