Acoustic Guitar Canada's Interview with Master Luthier Robin Boucher

Acoustic Guitar Canada's Interview with Master Luthier Robin Boucher - Long Version (Parts 1-7)

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Acoustic Guitar Canada's Interview with Master Luthier Robin Boucher in Berthier-sur-Mer Quebec.
Long Version
Part 1 - Philosophy
Part 2 - Wood
Part 3 - Scalloped Bracing
Part 4 - Torrefaction
Part 5 - Guitar Finish
Part 6 - Quebec’s First Guitar Company
Part 7 - Ambassadors

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@pattonmaclean4777 Жыл бұрын

Don't mind me. Just sitting here listeing to a genius for 43 minutes.

@NoName-qv8ko Жыл бұрын

After listening to Robin there is no other acoustic guitar for me. I hope his instruments are going to be revered in the same way Antonio Stradivari's violins are. This man's passion, dedication & to skill to Luthiery is 2nd to none. The man's a living world treasure.

@OurBackwoodsHomestead Жыл бұрын

I would buy his guitars just because of him! I will one day have one of his guitars ,I've heard them but never played one yet.

@jimmycool9265 Жыл бұрын

This is a real Canadian who builds his guitars with tears pouring out of his humble heart, 👏

@karlcountry2363 Жыл бұрын

I like the guitar but you can keep the tears.

@nilsen589 Жыл бұрын

@@karlcountry2363 It was a metaphor.

@DriveElectricWithDomenick 3 ай бұрын

Watched this with my Norman B20 on my lap. One day, I hope to play a Boucher because of the spiritual connection to the instrument that I've played for over 30 years. It has helped me express the many joys and heartbreaks in my life and has been there for me like nothing else. It's not the best guitar in the world, but it sounds and plays as good as any cedar and ply Canadian cherry can sound or play. I feel it can never be replaced, but it can still share space in my heart with an instrument from Boucher. One day.

@stevenneufeld3791 11 ай бұрын

i loved every second of this video. went from pretty interested in Boucher guitars to 'is there even another serious choice'!? wow!

@peterenright1347 8 ай бұрын

I own many guitars, mostly Martins. But two days ago I bought a Boucher SG52V. It's the one I've been looking for all these years, (I'm 72) Thanks to J. P. Cormier for making me aware of Robin and his great work. And thanks to Robin for not just building wonderful guitars, but also for building a quality Canadian company.

@omax1023 5 ай бұрын

To love Guitars, is to love Robin Boucher....

@joecrowaz Жыл бұрын

Well, that was 40 minutes well spent! Love to hear people talk about doing the thing that they love.

@Tackman149 3 ай бұрын

Love listening to people who know their craft as good as he does.

@practicerepo 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful and knowledgeable guy. This is the kind of boss anybody would love to work for. His passion is real (as he said, it's from the heart) to make the best-sounding guitar that he can for the player. That is what you want to hear from a guitar maker. You don't need to be the biggest to be the best. What a good story (video)

@grekiely6245 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks, pleasure to listen to a true professional, learnt heaps.

@donaldfisher8556 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. What an interview. So much heart. Thank you so much.

@abclar1 8 ай бұрын

Incroyable! Great story, now I need a Boucher guitar!!!!

@Sammywhat Жыл бұрын

This is a lovely, lovely interview. I hope one day to afford a Boucher. Someday. 🙏

@s.ri.1020 5 ай бұрын

Looking forward to get one one day. Not even for me but for my daughter. That would be certainty be a gift for life.

@robzagar4275 4 ай бұрын

Excellent! My compliments to you sir and your company! Cheers

@tomehCanada Жыл бұрын

merci Robin and Team. We are up to 4 Boucher's and counting. 👍👍👍❤

@seanhallahan14 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful telling! Thank you, Robin! Thank you.

@christopherwatkins9729 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin for the introduction of yourself and Guitar Manufacturing processes... I do not own a Bucher Acoustic Guitar, but as John Cormier aptly demonstrates, they are Very Best quality and compliments to your Team of Luthiers... ... As the owner of Six Acoustic Guitars, various Brands and Models, various Timber constructions and also Ages, your Presentation is interesting and informative... It is "Good" to be able to work within your desired Passion... Priceless !

@marktestoni6483 Жыл бұрын

An absolutely wonderful video that gave me greater insight to a builder that JP Cormier talks about constantly on his KZfaq channel. Being from the US we are constantly bombarded with American manufacturers and never really get to know luthiers outside the US. JP has done Boucher, Furch and even Yamaha( thought here as a beginner instrument ) to new understanding. I just purchased a Gordon style Stratocaster and it is superior to Fender at a fraction of the price Continue your work in the way that you know best. You are a true artist and a person of integrity

@rosewoodsteel6656 2 ай бұрын

What a good guy and extremely talented person. I can't wait for Monday, when my Boucher SG-51 M arrives!

@josephcormier7046 Жыл бұрын

Robin, you are such a wonderful human being. we all love you, very much.

@godfreylewis132 Жыл бұрын

What an amazingly humble and sincere person. In his pursuit for perfection he's become more knowledgable and understanding of wood processing techniques, which has in turn produced a wiser person, a better luthier, a finer finished product for all to enjoy, and a genuinely humble person.

@Dantoob1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for creating the best ever interview series with Canada's best boutique acoustic guitar builder!

@acousticguitarcanada 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks... other Canadian builders comming soon.

@jonathancorey7080 Жыл бұрын

I purchased a BG152G from the Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, Missouri last year and it’s the best acoustic I’ve ever owned by FAR. Watching this video and learning the history and pride in craftsmanship behind Robin and Boucher Guitars has made me ever more proud to own such a fine instrument. Lifelong customer here! ✋🏼

@maplebones Жыл бұрын

A lot of folks are never satisfied, always searching for something better.

@richardstones6445 Жыл бұрын

I had a once-in-a-lifetime (probably) opportunity to purchase the guitar of my dreams (for context, the guitar of *my* dreams was one that cost between $10K and $12K). I couldn't afford an old Martin for this price, so I looked at new, boutique builders, and narrowed the options that I thought would be best for my situation down to Boucher and Bourgeois. I eliminated some of the finest guitar builders in the world like Collings, Thompson, Santa Cruz, Huss&Dalton, etc., because I decided these two builders were the best options for me. I ended up going with Bourgeois and purchased the most beautiful OM shade top, with Brazilian rosewood I've ever seen. I love this guitar, and have absolutely no regrets with my decision. It is a stunningly beautiful guitar, and it is an absolute cannon of an OM that rings like the sweetest bell ever made. BUT... If I ever have the opportunity again (probably will not happen), I will buy a Boucher to keep it company.

@roberthatch762 Жыл бұрын

What an outstanding video, the heart and the love of what he does is unbelievable. Not to mention how he started talking about JP. And his friendship made me choke up. Now I know why JP. Talks him up like he does. Not to mention one of the best guitars I've heard in my 40 years of playing. Not to mention Jake Workman on board, outstanding. Thanks for this wonderful video. Congratulations Robin! Hope to get my hands on one of your guitars someday.

@barrienancybrown5524 Жыл бұрын

What a modest, warm, sincere and knowledgable craftsman. I absolutely love my torrified SG-52 BV and feel the pride in ownership the way Robin feels the pride of his craftsmanship.

@WhiteLakeDan Жыл бұрын

A true genius at his craft and a true “bon vivant” if ever there was one. I just love this man and I love my Boucher Private Stock Flamed Maple OM. The absolute best guitar I have ever tried. Stunning instrument and a heck of a bargain all things considered.

@1961Humbucker1 Жыл бұрын

I'm totally with you on everything that you said Dan, I too ended buying a Boucher Private Stock Maple OM, got it last week and it is frickin' amazing! Merci Monsieur Boucher and the whole Boucher team!

@maplebones Жыл бұрын

The best guitar you've ever tried until you get bored with it and then on to the next one.

@bobleblanc4282 11 ай бұрын

Six years ago I said I was done buying guitars. I have five and had some before that that I had others that I sold. But now after hearing the Boucher guitar and listening to Robin, I am thinking about selling two of my guitars and putting some money with them and buying a Boucher.

@wrkerrigan 11 ай бұрын

I own a 12-fret Bouther... and in the midst of selling 2 Martins so I can buy a 14-fret.

@JLSGuitars 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful interview. Thank you.

@michelmeilleur5415 Жыл бұрын

Super Cool interview Robin, juste une petite note, mon ami Michel Robidoux avait lui aussi des guitares Boucher, et je croyait que tu en avait fabriquer une pour Mme. Joni Mitchell, Bonne continuation !

@Hikaru109Ichijyo Жыл бұрын

JP Cormier clued me into Boucher, you can see how much Robin cares about making guitars, and the dedication to the craft. I have decided to own one and see, if this can be THE Desert Island Guitar, a guitar like Trigger. The main guitar. The keeper never to be sold. The one that makes me want to play it so much that my playing transforms like Robert Johnson's case and people think I've made deals at crossroads but I just bought a blue grass goose.

@CamMacMastermusic Жыл бұрын

I have the J.P. Signature model and it is indeed THE Desert island guitar.

@USNAVDC Жыл бұрын

Those guitars sound AMAZING! Just to hear a chord strummed is such a beautiful sound! What a treasure! (I heard J.P. Cormier playing his!) SALUTE!

@williambutler8624 Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos I've seen, this is a testimony to the building of guitars, from the master, so humble, and passionate in his talking about what it takes to build one of these beautiful instruments, this is what it means to take pride in what you do, I would be proud to own one, Congratulations to Robin and his crew at Boucher Guitars 🎸

@jamesdonalfaulkner Жыл бұрын

Bravo Robin; j'adore ma BG Gold Touch dreadnought. Elle sonne en tabarnouche!

@michaelwebster8389 Жыл бұрын

Great story. Can't wait for my Boucher BG-52 gold pack to arrive from Canada. They are really a contender for the best guitars in the world.

@adamyoung2147 6 ай бұрын

I must have one this kind of energy in a guitar……how inspirational

@demolitionwilliams7419 Жыл бұрын

One day I'll own a guitar made by Robin Boucher

@anance6514 27 күн бұрын

Much Better,, Indeed. So glad you guys building my dream Guitar.

@richardsmitsongs Ай бұрын

Wonderful interview with this man, passionate Robin, I just bought a 2010 Boucher dreadnought and felt in love with it at the first few chords i played on it. Absolute magnifique!

@kweinfurt Жыл бұрын

I was so delighted to have KZfaq push this video to me. This past year I bought a Boucher OM from SoundPure here in Durham, North Carolina. This guitar is absolutely incredible. This excellent interview helps me understand how this came to be such an amazing guitar. I hope to get another.

@angelg8445 Жыл бұрын

I have got an Eastman then a Martin from those folks and have seen the Boucher guitars they have their and am interested in getting one ☝🏾 some day!

@pmlatimerable Жыл бұрын

Best in the World !!

@kurikokaleidoscope Жыл бұрын

Very brilliant and enjoyable ⚘

@evo9860 Жыл бұрын

Just learned of these guitars an hour ago and had to investigate. It’s always wonderful to see someone that is as passionate as you and your team are about craftsmanship. That’s becoming a rare commodity nowadays. I hope one day to own one of your guitars to have in my collection. Thank you for the story behind the brand. Really enjoyed this video and seeing what you guys are all about. First Class Company and hope you guys always remain that way. It’s been a pleasure…

@NoCantsAllowed Жыл бұрын

"Fin" What a nice, humble, genuine & passionate guy. This, very much, makes me want to experience one of his creations!

@doghousesongs Жыл бұрын

Wow, great story and passion

@0to100Art Жыл бұрын

🌻😍 Absolutely love it! ❤️

@peterfagley772 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview, what a great and humble man! I am going to travel to your shop and buy one of your guitars someday! It must truly be a wonderful life experience to have a friend like J.P. Cormier. All the best!

@jeffhildreth9244 Жыл бұрын

Extraordinary !

@miketimmons6735 6 ай бұрын

Robin is the man!! Congratulations on all your success! I will sell my Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio some day and will own a Boucher!!

@iPhone-Cinematograhy 6 ай бұрын

I sold a Martin D35 to raise money for my Boucher 3 years ago... no regrets!

@cherrypickerguitars Жыл бұрын

Man, I needed to see this! I’m familiar with Boucher, as a repair/restore guy, but I have never seen a post 2014 Boucher. All my experience has been with older Bouchers. JP Cormier has influenced my desire to revisit Boucher guitars. I’m a big fan of red spruce for guitar tops. I have a set of Adirondack top pieces that I bought from Sergei de Jonge, in Quebec, that I’m dying to build into a 000! But…..My first acoustic was a Norman! I’m very impressed with his techniques for scalloping bracing, and…..his torrefication ideas! Combine that with the best red spruce on the planet, well, I’ve got to try a new Boucher! Peace

@CamMacMastermusic Жыл бұрын

Kudos to everyone that acoustic guitar Canada. What a fantastic serious. This is and what an amazing channel you guys have going here. I love it. Thank you.

@theguitarschoolproject3785 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this incredibly inspiring video. I will get a Boucher

@wrkerrigan Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I plan to watch some of the lessons on your channel. Cheers!

@jonandkellydominguez4025 Жыл бұрын

Someday I will afford one of your Adirondack top and mahogany back and sides dreadnought. I love your story and style. I think you’re all genius. Can’t wait to play one someday soon.

@135799210 Жыл бұрын

Je vous suis sur You tube , vous monsieur Boucher et vous monsieur Cormier . Vous êtes des hommes plein d'amour, des hommes de cœur ... Si je gagne un jour au loto, mon premier achat sera une guitare Boucher , pour avoir entre les mains un instrument unique fait avec de beaux bois, mais surtout avec beaucoup beaucoup d'Amour et de grande Passion ... Merci pour votre immense sensibilité ... José de France

@adamyoung2147 6 ай бұрын

I think this man is a truthful person at least he seems to be I am a fan of several guitar companies I hope to own one of the guitars he has made with the rarest woods I think it’s a little look into the natural process of resonance or just the beautiful wood itself and from what I can hear they sound amazing

@brianohehir9515 Жыл бұрын

Just love the dedication and care. Will probably never ever own one but theres lots of stuff like that. Congrats on your work! Best wishes from West Oz

@acousticguitarcanada Жыл бұрын

fair dinkum

@rd264 Жыл бұрын

the kiln drying he uses is common for furniture and cabinet makers. i worked at one in Pennsylvania putting rough cut oak, maple and so on in a big kiln for drying for months then they were stacked in his yard for months with plenty of air imbetween the boards

@acousticguitarcanada Жыл бұрын

Robin worked with the department of Forest Sciences at Université Laval in Quebec City to develop his own special technique for torrefaction. Because he matches over 20,000 tops a year and keeps the best for his guitars... his tops are breathtaking.

@Jkaterchannel 7 ай бұрын

He would have to do 80 a day (week ends off) to keep that up. Not sure how he manages if he does other things.

@BandTogetherWithDomenick 11 ай бұрын

I've been playing a Norman B20 for about 30 years. Watching this makes me really want to get my hands on a Boucher and see if it fits.

@marcbrule3754 Жыл бұрын

your the best

@user-oh1hc5vw5o 7 ай бұрын

i WAS on the fence.....martin/ gibson.....definately going to find a dealer close to me, gotta try a Boucher guitar

@nuttynut54 Жыл бұрын

This is a good interview 👏 As I'm in the process of finding a boucher guitar, but I'm a left handed And it's a little harder to find one since most guitar shops don't order quality guitars for us leftys But I'm sure I'll find one of thes days

@acousticguitarcanada Жыл бұрын

Try contacting your closes dealer... they might be able to locate 'lefty' in their system. boucherguitars.com/dealers/#country-etats-unis

@CamMacMastermusic Жыл бұрын

They do make lefty’s and as far as any quality concerns you may have I will tell you this much…. Don’t even worry about it. It’s a non issue. And you can definitely reach out to the boys at the factory through email about a lefty.

@tedr. Жыл бұрын

When I make my fortune!

@paulmassey4796 Жыл бұрын

MASTER at WORK at Least I Don't have to look any FARTHER for my GUITAR Company I'm PAULY ROAD MANAGER for MICHAEL ALLMAN GREGG'S Oldest Son I Have Provided GUITAR s for the BAND NOW I Found the ONE!

@user-om9ix2lh3t 8 ай бұрын

Même si je trouve les guitares Boucher peu abordables pour le commun des mortels,j'ai vu Des segments où Robin Boucher explique la philosophie et la plupart de la fabrication de Ses instruments et on peut voir la fierté et le non-compromis et l'expertise dans leur Fabrication.C'est gratifiant de voir une entreprise Quebecoise dans la mer internationnale. J'aimerais quand même voir un ou deux modèles un peu plus abordables.😊😊😊😊😊😊

@Mackie17 Жыл бұрын

If I want to buy a Boucher guitar, can I get one directly from the factory?

@acousticguitarcanada Жыл бұрын

Only from a dealer.

@NexusDL12 Жыл бұрын

I’m wondering why Boucher doesn’t build a Double O model guitar?

@toyotozan 11 ай бұрын

Is it possible to take a 40 year old guitar with a great top wood with non-scalloped braces and rebuild it by scallopping the braces and replacing the back and sides with solid wood? And would that be worthwhile?

@acousticguitarcanada 11 ай бұрын

You could ask that question within the Acoustic Guitar Canada Facebook Group. Many of the members build or repair guitars. facebook.com/groups/acousticguitarcanada/

@jasper_north Жыл бұрын

I want to buy a B42 in Europe, but how? Thank you.

@acousticguitarcanada Жыл бұрын

Hey Jasper, I recognize your name from JP's String Theory. You could email them here: info@boucherguitars.com But I’ll also try and get you an answer. Cheers, Bill Kerrigan facebook.com/groups/104450213671082/

@jasper_north Жыл бұрын

@@acousticguitarcanada thx Bill. Yes that’s me! Consider buying one. 👍🏻

@wrkerrigan Жыл бұрын

@@jasper_north I decided to sell my Martin D35 and replace it with a 000 12 fret Boucher.

@jasper_north Жыл бұрын

@@wrkerrigan I just received this email from Germany; Hi Jasper, the BG 42 is 5990 €. The BG 42 Gold Pack is 6890 €. I will receive the next BG42 in October 2022! Cheers Oliver NAG Germany

@jasper_north Жыл бұрын

@@wrkerrigan sold your D35? My best friend owns a D35 but he likes my D18 better. So do I to be honest.

@rd264 Жыл бұрын

that would be a job worth doing if the pay was enough...Im an artist --it is hard to make a living selling my one of kind paintings - people dont want to spend what they are worth, they just want a colorful framed poster + the quality of art internationally is sunk so low due to billionnaire yahoos buying name brands with no clue about art. guitar makers by contrast are making something tangible of value that must stand the test of playing.