Pantheon Guitars, Inc. builds fine acoustic guitars by Dana Bourgeois.

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> <h2 align="center"><font size="6">Pantheon Guitars</font><br> <font size="4"><i>Patron of the Luthier's Art<br> </i></font></h2> <p>About Pantheon Guitars <p> Pantheon Guitars was formed in October, 2000 to promote and support the guitar makers trade. Founder and CEO, Patrick Theimer and luthier, Dana Bourgeois began this endeavor with the objective of building and distributing guitars designed by some of the world's most sought after guitar builders. The first guitars produced in the shop were Bourgeois guitars. These were followed by the new CFox Guitars designed in collaboration with luthier Charles Fox. With the support of Pantheon, Dana Bourgeois and six fellow craftsmen are working together doing what they do best - creating, designing and advancing the dynamics of fine acoustic guitars. All guitars bearing the Pantheon Guitars label are handcrafted in their entirety, one at a time, in their shop in Lewiston, Maine. Each carries the signature, experience and pride of the originating luthier and represents a level of quality that players and enthusiasts alike have come to expect from today's leading craftsmen. </p> <br> <p><b>Dana Bourgeois</b><br> Dana Bourgeois' career began when he built his first guitar in his dorm room at his alma mater Bowdoin College in Maine. From there, using the knowledge he gained primarily from repair work on guitars, he launched into lutherie on a full-time basis in 1978. His first experience with a more extensive production approach came after he received a request from Eric Schoenberg to build an OM cutaway in the traditional design. This initiated a decade-long partnership with Mr. Schoenberg, which involved the engagement of Martin Guitars in the final assembly of guitars with tops Dana had individually voiced and of a design Dana had personally established. Over 300 guitars were built in this fashion bearing the Schoenberg label but carrying the signature of Dana's design and sound. Dana was then retained by Paul Reed Smith Guitars in 1990 to spearhead acoustic development for the PRS organization, and later by Gibson Guitars to assist in the construction and setup of their new acoustic production facility in Montana. With this experience and knowledge behind him, Dana went on to establish his own small-production company called, appropriately enough, Bourgeois Guitars in 1995. Prior to joining Pantheon, Dana and Bourgeois Guitars crafted over 1,000 of the finest acoustic instruments played by musicians around the world. Today, Dana is considered to be one of the foremost authorities in the world on the voicing, selection and utilization of fine acoustic tonewoods. We are proud to have Dana leading our production efforts in our Maine shop and honored to have the opportunity to make his line of award-winning instruments available to you.</p> <p><b>Bourgeois Guitars.<br> </b>We are proud to have the opportunity to make available to you our first line of Bourgeois Guitars, the Professional Series. All guitars are handcrafted in our Maine shop utilizing the finest tonewoods available and Dana's careful attention to detail. In addition, each instrument carries our lifetime warranty. Prices indicated are current list prices and include a TKL hardshell lined case.</p> <p>The Professional Series instruments include:</p> <blockquote> <p><i>Vintage Dreadnought</i> - the flagship of the line, these guitars feature an Adirondack spruce top with a herringbone border, quartersawn Indian rosewood back and sides, Waverly tuners on a traditional squared headstock, ivoroid bound body, diamond and square inlays and a deep, rich vintage sound. Vintage OM - a classic design that Dana has perfected, these guitars feature an Adirondack spruce top with a herringbone border, quartersawn Indian rosewood back and sides, Waverly tuners on a traditional squared headstock, ivoroid bound body, diamond and square inlays and incredible balance and power. </p> <p><i>Dreadnought Deluxe</i> - competing with the best vintage guitars available, these guitars feature an upgraded Adirondack spruce top, premium quartersawn Indian rosewood back and sides, an abalone top border and rosette with side purflings, ivoroid bound body with multi-layered ivoroid bound neck and headstock and gold Waverly tuners on a traditional squared headstock. </p> <p><i>Country Boy Dreadnought </i>- a simpler version of the Vintage Dreadnought, these guitars feature a Sitka spruce top, quartersawn mahogany back and sides, tortoise bound body, Waverly tuners on a traditional squared headstock and tremendous presence and volume. </p> <p><i>Slope D</i> - a true Bourgeois classic, these sloped-shouldered dreadnoughts feature a Sitka spruce top, quartersawn mahogany back and sides, sunburst finish, ivoroid bound body, neck and headstock, Waverly tuners with ivoroid buttons on a snakehead headstock and outstanding clarity and projection. </p> <p><i>OMC (OM cutaway)</i> - calling back to Dana's original Soloist design, these guitars feature an Adirondack spruce top, quartersawn Indian rosewood back and sides, abalone rosette, curly maple bound body, neck and headstock, gold Waverly tuners on a traditional squared headstock and a master-grade performance. </p> <p><i>JOMC Thinline (Jumbo OM cutaway)</i> - combining the lower bout width of a dreadnought with the depth of a standard OM, these guitars feature a bearclaw Sitka top, quartersawn Indian rosewood back and sides, ivoroid bound body, gold Gotoh tuners on a traditional squared headstock and extensive versatility. </p> <p>Many options are available, including cutaways, inlays, wood bindings, Brazilian rosewood, Padauk, figured mahogany, bearclaw Sitka spruce, Adirondack spruce, European spruce, curly maple, curly walnut and other fine tonewoods. 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