GSWJ - Review Of The New Boucher BG52 Bluegrass Dreadnaught - The Rocket! 

I could listen to this man talk about guitars all day.. Hes not kidding when he say that thats the best Dread he ever played..I spend my nights watching acoustic guitars videos(im obsessed) and this is the best sounding acoustic i ever heard.

Your brilliance as a musician, pales to your love of promoting and demonstrating these beautiful instruments. Mr. Cormier, I don't believe you know the impact you are having on people wanting to learn and play, any instrument, for that matter. You said guitar sales are up 700%, I believe during this Pandemic. On you 'Life and Times' program, you kept saying how fortunate you were , when something bad happen, it opened up another door, that took you to another level of great luck and opportunity. I believe you said, 'the perfect storm'. As bad as the Pandemic has been, bringing all of us to our knees, it opened up another opportunity for you. Because of the Pandemic , you have devised this type of format, through RU-vid, to demonstrate the pure joy and pleasure one gets, while playing music. You ,Sir , are also responsible for moving that needle toward 700%, as well. All people want and need is an honest opinion, and you, have provided that. Thank you...

Wow , just wow , both the playing and the guitar…. incredible how this “Bluegrass” Dread sounds otherworldly too Fingerpicked …. love it

J .P what a wonderful warm man you truly are. I have no doubt Robin is as proud of his connection to musicians like you. I was given a LL 36 by my son it made me go back to the pyramid.

Leaving aside the musicianship for a moment, you, J.P., seem to be a really good guy.....

Just received my SG-52 from Canada two days ago and I am really impressed with this guitar. The build quality is top notch and the sound is incredible. I get up in the morning and make coffee for the wife and have to pick up the guitar and give it a strum. It’s like I have to check it again first thing in the morning to make sure it really is that good. It is that good! Also, thanks for your videos!

I have an 84 Dy 74 that I love it's a lifetime guitar... I have had it 20 years or so and Everytime I strum a cord on it it makes me smile.

Never Going Back Again J.P. Is a master

Another incredible Boucher JP! Seven years ago I was fortunate enough to become the second owner of a mint condition Boucher Brazilian "Goose" Dreadnought AVT3. I still marvel at its wonderful sound and depth.

Robin Boucher your Masterpiece Guitars are very awesome congrats my friend !!! Its my dream Guitar thanks to John that has showed us what a REAL Guitar should sound and play like Cheers Robin!!!

Robin is one of the nicest guitar builders that I ever met. A few years ago on my way to Montreal I dropped into his shop without notice. He welcomed me with open arms.. If you love GREAT Guitars...Bouchers are among the best....THANK YOU ROBIN ...

Hey JP! That guitar sounds awesome! Congrats to Robin for all the wonderful guitars he’s making these days.

WOW!!! That damn instrument is a CANNON 💥 🔥!!! You lucky SOB, J.P.

Boucher just amazing works of art

Your playing is so good in so many ways ,I listen to the reviews for both the opinion AND the playing.You have the chops!

I have been watching You for over a year now. I love Your pickin, and honest reviews. Im 87 years old, been playin guitar for 75 years, I have owned many guitars over the years, but none sounded as good as that beauty. THANKS.

Dear John....I´m really searchin the right words for what I want to tell you, after I heard you playin this wonderful guitar Mr Boucher built for you. It might be the impression of how you played Lindsey Buckingham´s "Never Going Back Again" so incredibly well in the only way of groove - I know you play for about 40years now - or/and is it the heartful dedication to your new instrument - it´s healin my old musicians heart for some days, Im shure about that - thank you John !

Wow sounds like the mic is inside the guitar. No buzz , no rattle, super clean.

Stumbled upon your channel a few days ago while researching acoustic guitars and it’s fantastic! You are the real deal and I love listening to musicians like yourself! Your insight is fantastic and your a phenomenal player! Your insight on Martin and Gibson is great and I couldn’t agree more. I’ve been playing guitar for about 20 years and my most played guitar is an Epiphone acoustic that was about $150 USD and I love the sound of it…granted I have never been able to afford more expensive guitars but it’s a fantastic guitar and I play it almost every day. I always think of my favorite blues musicians like Muddy Waters, and Lightnin’ Hopkins and the amazing sounds they got with whatever guitars they could get their hands on. Every once in awhile I get tempted to buy a new acoustic to take the place of my Epiphone when I see other musicians fancy new guitars but in the end my guitar is worth a lot more to me than much more expensive guitars out there and there are cheaper guitars that sound great! My Epiphone can take a beating too and I take it everywhere with me. Love the channel!!! I’m already a huge fan!

Congrats on your BG-52, it sounds amazing! I LOVE my Boucher BG-42IM, it plays like a dream and sounds absolutely incredible... 🎶🎶🎶

Sounded amazing JP! Loved your rendition of the Fleetwood Mac song as well.

That guitar is so unbelievable I would not want to travel with it I would be afraid

Damn, what a great sounding acoustic!

A beautiful sounding work of art, and articulate. The price reflects a master grade guitar. Can’t wait to hear more from you and your new BG-52. 🎧

JP I watched your bg52 revue almost 12 times and still enjoy.

I was ready to pull the trigger on a Studio Goose and then came across this video. Decisions, Decisions. Aargh.

Brilliant, JP. Just amazing guitar and playing. I can't get enough of your thoughtful commentary.

Amazing sound. Cheers John.

Simply amazing JP. What a sound. Thank you for this review. Got something to only dream about now.🎶👍

Wow Wow Wow!! Is all I can say about this guitar. The tones and depth of the sound this produces are crystal clear, and I have to say your playing skills are amazing. I've been playing a long time and this thought has never crossed my mind before but this guitar sounds 3-D I thought my Taylor 814CE sounded good and it does but Wow! I'm just blown away with the sound of the Boucher! Thanks for the introduction and mini concert. You're skills are amazing 👏

I’m with you it’s absolutely beautiful sounding deep tones right where you want to hear it👍🏾🎸

I really appreciate the conversation and now will dream of one of these guitars

I've got a BG52 with the K&K but not the torrified top. It is quite incredible. My main guitar!

Yo when you started playing fleetwood I smiled so Dammn hard. Beautiful playing man damm

I love your videos! Thanks again for this one. I saw a lot of reporting on Robin Boucher and his team. Indeed, one can see how this man is benevolent. I especially like the way you talk about him in this video, his team and of course the amazing Boucher Guitars. You also sound like a great guy, besides the great Musician that you are. As for me ... I look forward to September because I will see my first Boucher, a 000, and a few months later, another Boucher, an OM. :) Long, looooong life to Boucher Guitars, and thank you to Robin and all his team and you! Friendships from France. Alexandre.

Robin Boucher makes some fine guitars! And JP is a great musician.

On t'Aime aussi J.P. , tu nous donnes toujours plus l'envie d'aimer la musique et la guitare surtout ... José from France

i can't play a dread any more due to sore shoulders, but I did pick up a 000 Studio Goose, and it's flippin' fantastic too.

Love your playing and of course the guitar 👌

Absolutely gorgeous sound! Wow! Looks it as well. I probably would not be able to afford something that beautiful.

I had to download it! Just had to get a copy of your playing! Incredible!

J p your dreams have come true and full circle now. You are the guitar hero to many,many who love you.

Absolutely love this inspiring fun and wow what a guitar totally amazing Thank You and Robin Boucher

Amazing guitar, amazing player! The irish stuff was fantastic!!! Capo or not, always the whole sound, man that kicks!!! Thank you for uploading!

Love that second piece you played. Can't wait for my boucher

Even through my cheap computer speakers and the compression of RU-vid I can tell that is one amazing-sounding guitar!! So balanced each note just rings out crisply with perfect bass and treble balance!!

my HG56 is a pure joy to play. one of the finest guitars I've ever had the pleasure of finger picking.

Dude!!! The sound of that guitar wrings the tears out of me!

Well you’ve made me a convert. My next guitar will be a Boucher. A plus is that they’re Canadian and well, so am I haha. Cheers and thanks for the review.

Wow that's a Grand Piano indeed.

This is a beautiful and fantastic sounding guitar just love the review!!

Awesome channel and you are a superlative guitarist!

Thanks JP. Very Nice. An eye opener to hear Robin B discuss torrefaction.

I bought #1189 and I am floored by it. It does everything JP says and then some. Glad I got mine before they get too expensive....and they are worth it !

Awesome sounding guitar, awesome playing as well.

It helps that you could make a dull garden rake sound good but that is a smokin guitar JP...its unbelievable how well you play it and everything else you review .....well done man ! Cheers from Texas !

Ok I think I have to have one! I thought my md60ebg was all I needed but now I need this! What a powerhouse of midrange!

Oh My brother I have to agree that is the tops in tone. And so beautiful.

You are such a fine musician, JP Cormier ! You make this guitar sound like a Steinway Grand ! Merci pour ce très beau compte-rendu! Claudio

Absolutely amazing !!!!!

Thanks for an excellent review of a fantastic guitar.!

Really liked your playing in the dropped tunings!

Just an astonishing guitar - as all of the Bouchers I've seen demoed are. No idea how you could go beyond this.

Good grief :0 amazing work Robin 👏

Thanks for the inspiration.

been waiting on new GSWJ love hearing these boucher guitars

Beautiful sounds...Grand Piano sounds for sure!

Gorgeous! You have changed my mind about Boucher guitars and can’t wait to buy a 000 in the future!

Awesome Celtic arm band tattoo!

Fantastic. Guitar and playing.

Stunningly beautiful instrument...

🔔 sustain... pride, beautiful, and Canadian made... Its a beautiful thing.. 🎶🎶🎶

VERY CLEAR PRECISE

Oh and thx for teaching me the Fleetwood Mac song I always loved that song. I can’t believe how clean those bites are with the capo

That guitar is a masterpiece

Beautiful guitar and that tone is amazing.

All I can say is "wow" great playing and great guitar

Great review!

I think you are now my favorite guitar reviewer.

Beautiful!

The guitar seems to have a remarkably balanced voice. Very informative review. There certainly are, and have been for many years now, some incredible Canadian luthiers.

Wow sounds great

A portable piano Wow it sounds great, JP we need to see you in Florida

Crap what an amazing guitar!!! Seriously what an instrument!!!

It was exactely the same thing I was thinking before you said it, a piano in the shape of a guitar. Great sound indeed.

Friggin WOW ! You need to do a longer review of playing this again . I really couldn`t hear all the tone with the base on the drop C you said . Can you just play that thing a little longer on your next vid ? It`s freaking amazing . Thanks man .

Beautiful

13:50 i have to learn this!!

Years back I remember seeing these at much lower prices here in Québec... few years later and boom they suddenly at 6,8,10k each... Feels a bit Canada Goose to me but what do I know. Great video, love the passion.

This was a comment l wrote on "Why l hate Martin" but l finished during this vid and it posted here. l don't know why but please know that before reading this.... JP.. "you can't please everyone so ya have to please yourself" l started watching your vids when l was looking for a review on the Epi Excellente, now l am no fan of the genre music you play however l recognize your ability to play your music is exceptional. That being said l do enjoy and watch many of your videos and respect your opinion.. your straight up about how it is, "The man who speaks the truth is the most hated man in the room!" sooo the "Forum" you speak of is a lil proof of that. Well, you were the determining factor and did indeed sell a Epi Excellente based on me trusting your opinion after hearing other similar common opinions, lm glad l did, it's a fabulous guitar. You ARE a guitar player and play better than most, the style you chose is by no means an easy style to play, you know a good guitar from a great guitar. You feel that because Martin chooses to use CNC that it's not the quality of being 100% hand built or hand crafted, l feel that they are using it to the advantage of consistency. We do not live in 1920 and some amazing instruments are being made at a very high level of quality using these machines. I know that there are far more differences in one boutique hand made guitar to another hand made guitar of the same model than there is with guitars that are CNC'd to some degree. It's nice to buy a D-28 and knowing that your chances are really good (still not guaranteed) that it's going to play and sound like a D-28... consistency will no doubt increase the chance of that happening, not all vintage D-28's sound great and certainly have more differences in neck profiles, top thickness, brace similarity. I'm for newer guitars that in a quality manner be it Martin, Fender, Gibson, Taylor or Epiphone.. they all use CNC for areas of their guitars and are simply amazing and very consistent. Two days ago l bought a 1996 Martin HD-28, it is so incredible l think l could sell my other acoustics and not miss them.. l had no idea a guitar could project, produce these tones, just "BLOW YOUR FACE OFF!' but it simply does, because of the price l never gave Martin a chance but things happen, my first is an Ovangkol D-16, liked it so much l bought a 95 D12-1 12 string then l had to have a HD-28.. I feel complete.. l have all l want at this point. I do love Martin..THANK YOU John, love your show!!

That was cool!

Great video as always. Would be overjoyed if you found and reviewed an Eastman e20 D just for comparison 🙂

Nice. I like a tight and thumping low E.

I've got a spruce with almost the same setup. Master grade top, wider string spacing, koa binding, but bubinga instead of EIR. Amazing instrument, just wish I had got the B inlay on the 12th fret.

I am not trying to be clever when I say that I notice you tucked your medallion inside your shirt and took the wrist band off your right hand when playing/caressing this beautiful instrument. Your love and respect are so touching and real.

The guitar is incredible, but so is the player... A guitar may be good, but only a master player can bring such a gem to its high sound level.

this guy is seriously good

I live way up in the bush if I could find a Boucher dealer here in Australia I'd be on their doorstep before opening the day after tomorrow saying take my money.

Great guitar . . . love when you play the melody through chords . . . and since last night I am still wondering how you get your stamps?

Dude.. that tone is unreal