Sound Pure's Take
The Boucher LE-HG-166-MV is an exceptionally rare limited-edition acoustic, with only 15 units produced, combining stunning visual appointments with Boucher’s renowned craftsmanship. Its torrefied Master Grade Adirondack spruce top delivers remarkable responsiveness, headroom, and vintage-inspired openness, while the highly figured 5A quilted maple body provides exceptional clarity, note separation, and projection. The 12-fret design enhances warmth and resonance, giving the guitar a rich, full voice that feels both powerful and refined. Premium details such as abalone trim, maple binding, and Waverly tuners highlight the instrument’s exclusive nature. Elegant, articulate, and highly expressive, this LE-HG-166-MV is a truly special guitar that stands out both sonically and visually.
Top Material: Torrefied Master Grade Adirondack Red Spruce (5A)
Tonewood: Quilted Maple (5A)
Brace Material: Adirondack Red Spruce (AAAA)
Bracing Pattern: Forward Shifted X Brace
Brace Shape: Hand-scalloped
Brace Size: 0.250" / 6,35mm
Scale Length25.5" / 648mm
Frets to the Body: 12
Soundhole Diameter: 3.9375" / 100,0mm
Body Width: 15.0625" / 382,6mm
Body Length: 20.250" / 514,0mm
Body Depth: 4.1875" / 106,4mm
Neck Width at Nut: 1.750" / 44,5mm
Neck Width at the 12th Fret: 2.125" / 54,0mm (Optional 2.250" / 57,0mm)
Strings Spacing at the Bridge: 2.200" / 56,0mm (Optional 2.375" / 60,3mm)
Backstrip Material: None
End Graft Material: Rope Style & Maple
Body Binding Material: Maple
Neck Binding Material: Maple & Black / White Purfling
Headstock Binding Material: Maple & Black / White Purfling
Purfling Material at Body Edge: Rope Style
Purfling Material at Sides Edge: 3 ply: Black / White / Black
Rosette Material: Abalone
One Piece Neck Material: South American Mahogany
Fingerboard & Bridge Material: Solid Ebony
Truss Rod: Two-Way
Top Nut Material: Bone
Saddle Material: Bone
Fingerboard Markers Material: Mother of Pearl (White)
Boucher Logo Material: Mother of Pearl (White)
Headplate Material: Solid Ebony
Machine Head Tuners: Waverly Nickel with Ivoroid Buttons
Pickguard Material: Synthetic Tortoise
Neck Finish: Satin
Soundboard Finish: High Gloss
Body Finish: High Gloss
Bridge Pins Material: Bone
Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphoe Bronze
Interior Label: Signed
Hardshell Case: TKL Tweed Deluxe
Limited Run 1 of 15
Weight: 3lbs 14oz
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