Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Bourbon Burst A-E
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A "parlor" that revives the aesthetic of travel guitars
Inspired by the imagery of long roads, freight trains, and nomadic musicians, the Roadhouse Bourbon Gradient A/E focuses on a parlor format with a bold character. This "travel guitar" approach is not limited to style: it aims for a precise and direct playing feel, with string tension that promotes clean fingering and clear articulation. The "Bourbon Glow" color and semi-gloss finish complete this vintage identity while remaining modern enough to support amplified use.
Who the Roadhouse Bourbon Gradient A/E is for
This guitar is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an easy-to-master acoustic, as well as more advanced musicians wanting an expressive parlor for detailed work. Its compact format and playability make it an excellent companion for fingerstyle, blues, folk, ragtime, songwriting, and light rhythmic accompaniment. Thanks to the Fishman A/E electronics and simple controls, it is also well suited for "plug and play" performances (rehearsals, small gigs, home studio).
Sound and lutherie: solid cedar, wild cherry, and highly nuanced response
The solid cedar top is at the heart of this Roadhouse's sonic personality: it delivers a soft attack, immediate warmth, and excellent micro-dynamics reproduction, particularly appreciated in fingerstyle playing. The Canadian wild cherry back and sides enhance the clarity and balance of the spectrum, with well-defined midrange projection, useful for standing out in a mix.
The parlor format promotes a quick response and a "close" feel, ideal for precise playing, blues licks, and muted rhythms. When plugged in, the Fishman A/E electronics preserve the instrument's identity while allowing quick tone adjustment via 1 volume and 1 tone control: a simple, effective setup designed to transition effortlessly from home to stage.
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Technical specifications
| Format | parlor | Nut | Graphtech |
| Top | solid cedar | Tuners | 16:1 ratio |
| Back and sides | Canadian wild cherry | Bridge and tailpiece | rosewood |
| Color | Bourbon Glow | HDR | not included |
| Finish | semi-gloss | Case | not included |
| Neck | silver maple | Bridge electronics | Fishman A/E |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Controls | 1 tone, 1 volume |
| Radius | 16" / 406.4 mm | String set | A6 LT |
| Number of frets | 18 | Gauge | .012 .016 .024 .032 .042 .053 |
| Nut width | 43.688 mm / 1.72" | Made in | Canada |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does this parlor guitar offer for fingerstyle and blues?
The solid cedar top provides a soft attack and immediate warmth. The back and sides made of Canadian wild cherry support midrange clarity and a nuanced response.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier or a PA system?
The Fishman A/E electronics allow amplified use, with volume and tone controls.
Is the neck suitable for fingerstyle playing?
With a Graphtech nut measuring 43.688 mm and a 16-inch (406.4 mm) radius, the neck features markers suited for precise playing. The fingerboard is rosewood and has 18 frets. The tuners have a gear ratio of 16:1.
Does the Art & Lutherie Roadhouse Bourbon Burst A E come with a case?
No case is included. The HDR is not included either.
What strings are installed from the factory?
The A6 LT setup uses gauges .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, and .053. The guitar is made in Canada.
