Blueridge BR-160
Overview
The Blueridge BR-160 is a dreadnought acoustic guitar that has earned a devoted following among bluegrass and flatpicking enthusiasts for delivering a surprisingly powerful, authentic tone at a fraction of the cost of premium American-made dreadnoughts. It features a solid Sitka spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck with a traditional profile, and a 20-fret rosewood fingerboard with a bone nut and saddle. The hand-carved parabolic X-bracing pattern is modeled after pre-war Martin designs, producing a loud, open tone with booming bass, clear midrange, and crisp treble articulation that responds exceptionally well to aggressive flatpicking and hard strumming. The spruce and rosewood combination delivers the wide-bandwidth, scooped tonal character that bluegrass players prize, and the instrument's volume and projection are remarkable for the price. The herringbone rosette and vintage-style appointments give the guitar an attractive, traditional appearance. Build quality is strong, with the solid tonewoods, dovetail neck joint, and quality hardware reflecting serious craftsmanship. Tuning stability is reliable, and the overall setup is generally playable from the factory. This guitar is ideal for bluegrass and folk players who want pre-war dreadnought tone and projection without the five-figure price tag. The heavier, traditional build may feel bulky compared to more modern, contoured acoustic guitar designs.
Acoustic Guitars
The Blueridge BR-160 is a dreadnought with all-solid tonewoods and hand-carved pre-war-style bracing delivering surprisingly powerful, authentic bluegrass tone and projection at a fraction of the cost of premium American-made dreadnoughts.
Instrument Details
$799
Intermediate
Brand
Blueridge
Type
Dreadnought Acoustic
Made In
China
Year
2010
