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2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural
2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural

Serial Number: 002908-1

2003 Bourgeois A-500 Archtop Natural

Condition: Used


  • $50 Continental USA shipping
  • Setup and inspected by our tech team
  • Used item - check description for condition
  • In stock, ready to ship

Regular price $7,749.00 Sale price$7,310.00
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We take trades from anywhere in the USA! Learn more about our trade-in process, or contact us to get your trade-in appraised.

We have 3 ways to finance:

Financing (like a credit card, with a credit check)

  • Affirm 0% financing up to $17,500
  • Klarna "as-low-as" 0% financing

To get started: add gear to your cart, start the checkout process, and then select Affirm or Klarna as your payment option. You will do a super easy credit app and be good to go!

Layaway (we hold the gear until its paid off, no credit check)

  • Layaway with 25% down with 90 days to pay, no weekly payments

To get started: contact us and we will send you a layaway contract to e-sign and 25% invoice.

SHIPPING

All of our orders are shipped with UPS and signature required at delivery (excluding small accessories).

Orders placed before 2PM EST will ship same-day.

You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order ships. Please note: All delivery changes (hold for pickup, address change, etc.) must be requested before your order leaves our store, otherwise, they are the responsibility of the customer.

RETURNS

You can return an item for any reason up to 5 days from receipt of the item, with the exception of international orders or instruments that have been modified at the customer's request. You will need to pay the return shipping cost and outgoing shipping cost (even if “free shipping” is offered), as well as applicable restocking fees dependent on your payment method (usually a 3-10% fee, specific amounts can be found at the link below).

We highly recommend reviewing our full return policy before purchasing so there are no surprises.

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SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR LUTHIER

 

SETUP & INSPECTED BY OUR TECH TEAM

Weight: 5.5 lbs

Case Details: Hardshell Case 

Cosmetic Condition:  Excellent condition. Light oxidization present on the bridge piece. Light scratch on pickguard.

Tech Notes: Guitar is playing comfortably throughout the entire fretboard with consistent playability and intonation. Guitar and Hardware were tested/cleaned and are functioning appropriately. Setup with minimal neck relief, D'Addario 12 - 53 Nickle Bronze Acoustic Strings, and comfortable medium/low action. Fretboard cleaned and frets polished. No visible fret wear.  No Electronics. The bracing style on this piece is parallel.  The body depth is 3", the lower bout width is 16.75” and upper bout width is 12.75”

Mods or Repairs: Original tuners (Schaller M6) had issues when we received the guitar so we put on a set of brand new Gold Gotoh replacements.


SPECIFICATIONS

Neck Profile: Slim C

Neck Thickness: 1st - .79" (51/64") / 12th - 1.06" (1 1/16")

Fingerboard Radius: 14"

Nut Width: 1.75" (1 3/4")

Scale Length: 25.5"

Electronics Layout: None

String Gauge: 12-53

 

Questions?

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Testimonials

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Awesome guitar. Came with a perfect setup and no issues. Would love to buy another guitar from you guys.

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