Friday, December 30, 2011

Blueridge BR-60CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Preys Plus Pickup and Santos Rosewood Back & Sides

Blueridge BR-60CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Preys Plus Pickup and Santos Rosewood Back & Sides Review



Blueridge BR-60CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Preys Plus Pickup and Santos Rosewood Back & Sides Feature

  • Fishman Classic 4T pickup. Solid Sitka spruce top with handcarved parabolic braces in authentic, PreWar, forward-X position
  • Rosewood bridge and bridgeplate. Bone nut and saddle. Natural high-gloss finish.
  • East Indian rosewood fingerboard with adjustable truss rod, carved mahogany, low profile neck and dovetail neck joint.
  • Santos rosewood back, sides and peghead overlay with M.O.P. dot markers and nickel-plated tuners.
  • 5-ply body binding (W/B/W/B/W) with elegant multi-line rosette and backstrip.
Blueridge Contermporary Series guitars have been the talk of the Bluegrass Festivals, the music trades magazines and the World Wide Web! Players who have just purchased 00 custom guitars and happened to play our entry-level series are shaking their heads in disbelief. Each guitar features a select, solid spruce top with an authentic PreWar bracing pattern that ensures tone and volume just like the finest vintage guitars.


Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Recording King Century Studio Series 12th Fret OOO-Style Acoustic Guitar (Mahogany)

Recording King Century Studio Series 12th Fret OOO-Style Acoustic Guitar (Mahogany) Review



Recording King Century Studio Series 12th Fret OOO-Style Acoustic Guitar (Mahogany) Feature

  • Solid Sitka Spruce Top
  • Mahogany Back & Sides
  • Tortoise shell binding
  • Slotted headstock with rosewood overlay
  • Butterbean tuning keys
The ROS-06 is a classic 12th fret OOO design that represents a first for the entry level guitar market. Crafted with the same attention to detail as our top-of-the-line Century Studio guitars, the ROS-06 packs a lot of refinement into a small package. The solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides give this guitar a warm, even tone, and the 1-13/16 nut width is perfectly spaced for comfortable fingerpicking. The bone nut and saddle help to insure perfect intonation and the body is bound with classic tortoise shell for vintage style.


Monday, December 19, 2011

BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES CUTAWAY ELECTRIC DREADNAUGHT GUITAR

BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES CUTAWAY ELECTRIC DREADNAUGHT GUITAR Review



BLUERIDGE HISTORIC SERIES CUTAWAY ELECTRIC DREADNAUGHT GUITAR Feature

  • Fine, solid Sitka spruce top with traditional herringbone rosette and purfling.
  • Handcarved parabolic top braces in authentic, PreWar, forward-X position. Bone nut and saddle.
  • Rosewood peghead overlay with M.O.P. and abalone inlays. Cutaway dreadnaught style w/Fishman Presys blend pickup.
  • Select, solid East Indian rosewood back, sides bridge and fingerboard with PreWar "split diamond" abalone snowflake markers.
  • Delicate wood marquetry backstrip and white body binding. Nickel-plated tuners.
Blueridge Historic Series guitars are exceptionally well-made, all-solid wood construction. The handcarved parabolic top braces are in authentic, PreWar, forward-X position.


Sunday, December 18, 2011

Blueridge BR-140A Craftsman Series Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar (Natural)

Blueridge BR-140A Craftsman Series Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar (Natural) Review



Vintage look and sound without the high price tag.


Friday, December 16, 2011

Blueridge BR-60T Contemporary Series Tenor Guitar (Natural)

Blueridge BR-60T Contemporary Series Tenor Guitar (Natural) Review



Classic styling and vintage tone at an old-fashioned price.


Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Blueridge BR-163A Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar

Blueridge BR-163A Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar Review



Blueridge BR-163A Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar Feature

  • Handcarved parabolic top braces in authentic, PreWar, forward X position
  • Carved solid mahogany, Low profile neck with adjustable truss rod and dovetail neck joint
  • Solid Adirondack spruce top with traditional herringbone purfling
  • Select, solid East Indian rosewood back, sides, bridge and finderboard with split diamond abalone snowflake markers
  • Delicate wood marquetry backstrip and white body binding and nickel-plated tuners
BR-163A Blueridge Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar It's hard to make any new guitar sound old, but the rare, Adirondack spruce top will guarantee the best sounding new guitar your money can buy. Our 14-Fret 000 design assures a deep, rich, and vibrant tone with volume to spare


Friday, December 2, 2011

Blueridge BR-43AS Adirondack Top Craftsman Series 000 Acoustic Guitar (Sunburst)

Blueridge BR-43AS Adirondack Top Craftsman Series 000 Acoustic Guitar (Sunburst) Review



Prewar tone woods, style, and craftsmanship make this an affordable classic.


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Blueridge BR-183A Adirondack Top Craftsman Series 000 Acoustic Guitar (Natural)

Blueridge BR-183A Adirondack Top Craftsman Series 000 Acoustic Guitar (Natural) Review



Select tone woods, hand-carved top braces, and deluxe refinements create beautiful sound and appearance.


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Blueridge BR-143A Adirondack Top Craftsman Series 000 Acoustic Guitar (Natural)

Blueridge BR-143A Adirondack Top Craftsman Series 000 Acoustic Guitar (Natural) Review



A Prewar reincarnation with a solid Adirondack spruce top and hand-carved parabolic top braces.


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Blueridge BR-63 Contemporary Series 000 Acoustic Guitar, Natural

Blueridge BR-63 Contemporary Series 000 Acoustic Guitar, Natural Review



Blueridge BR-63 Contemporary Series 000 Acoustic Guitar, Natural Feature

  • Select, solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic braces in the authentic prewar forward X-patternBack, sides and peghead overlay of choice Rosewood"000" body size with a 14th-fret body jointEast Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridgeCarved Mahogany, low profile neck with, dove-tail neck jointNatural high-gloss finishOrnate mother-of-pearl peghead and fingerboard inlaysBone nut and saddleBack center strip of delicate wood marquetryWhite 5-ply body binding (W/B/W/B/W)Black pickguardAccura
The Blueridge BR-63 guitar from the Contemporary series is crafted to be light and resonant, yet durable enough to take the rigors of daily play. Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in the acoustic guitar's traditional, forward-position, hand-carved parabolic X-bracing which allows the solid Spruce top to ring loud and true. The Blueridge BR-63 guitar features a traditional dovetail neck joint, slim mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, and butterbean-button, Kluson-style tuning machines with an updated for a modern precise feel. Includes limited lifetime warranty.


Sunday, November 13, 2011

Blueridge BR-143A Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar

Blueridge BR-143A Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar Review



Blueridge BR-143A Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar Feature

  • Handcarved parabolic top braces in authentic, PreWar, forward X position
  • Carved solid mahogany, Low profile neck with adjustable truss rod and dovetail neck joint
  • Choice solid mahogany back and sides
  • East Indian rosewood fingerboard with M.O.P dots
  • Nickel plated tuners
BR-143A Blueridge Historic Craftsman Series 14-Fret 000 Guitar It's hard to make any new guitar sound old, but the rare, Andirondack spruce top will guarantee the best sounding new guitar your money can buy. Our 14-Fret 000 design assures a deep, rich, and vibrant tone with volume to spare


Monday, October 24, 2011

Blueridge BR-180 Historic Premium All-Solid East Indian Rosewood Dreadnaught Guitar with Abalone Purfling

Blueridge BR-180 Historic Premium All-Solid East Indian Rosewood Dreadnaught Guitar with Abalone Purfling Review



Blueridge BR-180 Historic Premium All-Solid East Indian Rosewood Dreadnaught Guitar with Abalone Purfling Feature

  • Premium solid Sitka spruce top with abalone purfling on all edges.
  • Handcarved parabolic top braces in authentic, PreWar, forward-X position. Bone nut and saddle.
  • Rosewood peghead overlay with M.O.P. and abalone inlays.
  • Premium, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Premium ebony bridge and fingerboard with PreWar "split diamond" abalone snowflake markers.
  • Delicate wood marquetry backstrip and white body binding. White body and neck binding. Gold-plated tuners.
Blueridge Historic Series guitars are exceptionally well-made, all-solid wood construction. The handcarved parabolic top braces are in authentic, PreWar, forward-X pattern.


Thursday, October 20, 2011

Blueridge BR-60 Contemporary Series Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar Natural

Blueridge BR-60 Contemporary Series Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar Natural Review



Blueridge BR-60 Contemporary Series Dreadnaught Acoustic Guitar Natural Feature

  • Select, solid Sitka spruce top with hand-carved parabolic braces in the authentic prewar forward X-pattern Back, sides and peghead overlay of choice Rosewood Natural high-gloss finish Carved mahogany, low profile neck with Mother-of-pearl dot position markers East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge Dovetail neck/body joint Ornate mother-of-pearl peghead inlay Bone nut and saddle Black pickguard Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons Nut
The Blueridge BR-60 acoustic guitar from the Contemporary series features a Sitka spruce top, with rosewood back, sides, and peghead overlay. Prewar forward X-pattern bracing delivers tone and volume just like vintage dreadnought guitars. Low-profile, carved mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard. Beautiful touches like 5-ply body binding, multi-line rosette and backstrip, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays add to the Blueridge guitar's classic look. Stable, nickel-plated Kluson-style tuners ensure proper pitch. If you've been searching for a Golden Era guitar that isn't priced like it's made of gold, then Blueridge guitars are for you. Reminiscent of fine American guitars built prior to WWI, Blueridge BR-60 guitar is made with the same techniques as their antique counterparts, including many by-hand processes. Blueridge guitars are crafted to be light and resonant. Meticulous attention to detail and quality craftsmanship is evident in the traditional, forward-position, hand-carved parabolic X-bracing which allows the solid Spruce top to ring loud and true. The Blueridge BR-60 guitar feature a traditional dovetail neck joint, slim mahogany neck, adjustable truss rod, and butterbean-button, Kluson-style tuning machines with an updated mechanism for modern precision and feel. Includes limited lifetime warranty.


Saturday, October 15, 2011

Blueridge BR-180A Historic Adirondack Spruce Top Dreadnaught Guitar with Abalone Purfling

Blueridge BR-180A Historic Adirondack Spruce Top Dreadnaught Guitar with Abalone Purfling Review



Blueridge BR-180A Historic Adirondack Spruce Top Dreadnaught Guitar with Abalone Purfling Feature

  • All-solid wood construction, including solid Adirondack spruce top. Handcarved parabolic top braces in authentic, PreWar, forward-X pattern
  • Maple bridgeplate. Bone nut and saddle. High-gloss finish with aging toner for perfect vintage look.
  • Carved, solid mahogany, low profile neck with adjustable truss rod & dovetail neck joint and gold-plated tuners.
  • Premium, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides w/premium ebony fingerboard with PreWar "split diamond" abalone snowflake markers.
  • Ebony bridge w/abalone dot-inlaid ebony bridge pins, traditional carved diamond volute on back of headstock and delicate wood marquetry backstrip.
Saga once again looks back in history to unlock the secrets to what features truly make a great guitar. We have decided to raise the bar for production guitars by offering three Solid Adirondack spruce top Historic Blueridge guitars to its already popular line of dreadnaughts. Long known for its rich fullness of tone and clarity at all dynamic levels, Adirondack has always been the primary wood used by many of the great pre-war American guitar manufacturers, as well as smaller custom makers of today.


Thursday, October 13, 2011

Blueridge BR-60CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Classic 4T Pickup and Santos Rosewood Back & Sides.

Blueridge BR-60CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Classic 4T Pickup and Santos Rosewood Back & Sides. Review



Blueridge BR-60CE Contemporary Dreadnaught Cutaway Guitar with Fishman Classic 4T Pickup and Santos Rosewood Back & Sides. Feature

  • Fishman Classic 4T pickup. Solid Sitka spruce top with handcarved parabolic braces in authentic, PreWar, forward-X position
  • Rosewood bridge and bridgeplate. Bone nut and saddle. Natural high-gloss finish.
  • East Indian rosewood fingerboard with adjustable truss rod, carved mahogany, low profile neck and dovetail neck joint.
  • Santos rosewood back, sides and peghead overlay with M.O.P. dot markers and nickel-plated tuners.
  • 5-ply body binding (W/B/W/B/W) with elegant multi-line rosette and backstrip.
Blueridge Contermporary Series guitars have been the talk of the Bluegrass Festivals, the music trades magazines and the World Wide Web! Players who have just purchased 00 custom guitars and happened to play our entry-level series are shaking their heads in disbelief. Each guitar features a select, solid spruce top with an authentic PreWar bracing pattern that ensures tone and volume just like the finest vintage guitars.


Sunday, October 9, 2011

Blueridge BG-160 Historic Slope Shoulder Dreadnaught Guitar

Blueridge BG-160 Historic Slope Shoulder Dreadnaught Guitar Review



Blueridge BG-160 Historic Slope Shoulder Dreadnaught Guitar Feature

  • Solid Sitka spruce top with slope shoulder body shape.
  • Carved mahogany, low profile neck with dovetail neck joint. Bone nut and saddle.
  • Saga exclusive vintage sunburst finish with M.O.P. and abalone fingerboard inlay.
  • Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. Tortoise plastic pickguard.
  • "Century Wreath" inlay pattern. Gold tuners with grained Ivoroid buttons.
  • Century Wreath inlay pattern. Gold tuners with grained Ivoroid buttons.
The Blueridge Historic Series guitars also include the slope shoulder dreadnaught design made famous throughout the 1940's and 1950's. Each guitar has all the right features as well as modern and original refinements that make an already great guitar design even better.


Thursday, October 6, 2011

Saga Golden Gate Premier arched top Case for Blueridge Dreadnaught Guitars

Saga Golden Gate Premier arched top Case for Blueridge Dreadnaught Guitars Review



Saga Golden Gate Premier arched top Case for Blueridge Dreadnaught Guitars Feature

  • Multi-play wood core with durable leather-look exterior.
  • Shaped, arched-top construction.
  • Durable tolex exterior.
  • Padded plush interior.
  • Top quality handles, hinges and latches.
Golden Gate also offers a full line of arched top, contemporary designed hardshell instrument cases. Each Premier model case offers the highest level of protection one expects from a quality wood hardshell case, but all at a price that lets you focus on the instrument you plan to put inside.