Banjo Killer
Banjo Killer — Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, figured mahogany back/sides.
About this guitar
Named by bluegrass flatpicker Bryan Sutton for its ability to cut through a banjo in a jam — double-scalloped X-bracing, stiffer back bracing, and a 25.5” scale for maximum volume and bite.
Specs
| Woods | Bearclaw Sitka Spruce top, figured mahogany back/sides |
|---|---|
| Available Body Shapes | Slope Dreadnought, Dreadnought |
| Neck Joint | Bourgeois's proprietary detachable/bolt-on neck joint (not a glued/set neck) with graphite-reinforced double-action truss rod. |
| Voicing | Soundboard hand-voiced via tap-tuning by Dana Bourgeois and team in Lewiston, Maine. |
| Series | Legacy Series |
Quick answers
- How much does the Banjo Killer cost?
- Bourgeois Guitars sells through dealers and doesn't publish a price; their dealer locator lists where to buy.
- Is the Banjo Killer still available?
- Yes. Bourgeois Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Banjo Killer?
- Bourgeois Guitars. Where it's built: Handcrafted at the Bourgeois workshop in Lewiston, Maine. Dana Bourgeois and master luthier James Witkus oversee the top and back voicing of every guitar and approve all tonewoods. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- What warranty does Bourgeois Guitars offer?
- Limited lifetime warranty against defective materials and workmanship for the original owner. Registration with proof of purchase is required within 60 days of purchase. Normal wear parts (frets, strings, nut, saddle, pins, tuners, pickups, finish), top bellying, finish checking, accidental damage and strings heavier than medium gauge are not covered. Coverage ends on transfer of ownership.