Re: blueridge accoustics
danglybanger said:
hmm... what do they sound/play like?
I've been looking for a higher quality acoustic...
slade
heres the spec's on the "historic" series
all historic series:
*all hand-made solid wood construction
*hand carved parabolic top braces in authentic pre-war forward "X" position
*rosewood bridge
*bone nut and saddle
*high gloss finish with aging toner for vintage look
*rosewood peghead overlay with M.O.P & abalone inlays
*carved solid mahoganey, low profile neck with adjustable truss rod
*dovetail neck joint
*saga's exclusive dalmation tortoise pickgaurd
*kluson vintage style tuners with butterbean knobs
br-140 model is the copy of a pre war martin D-18 with mahoganey back and sides
br-160 is the copy of a pre-war martin herringbone D-28 with east indian rosewood back and sides
br-180 is the copy of a pre war martin D-45 with east indian rosewood back and sides
these are dreadnaught size, can also get "000" size. in my honest opinion, these guitars are among the best instruments on the market right now. in fack i have yet to see a new standard model martin that will even come close to the same sound quality. in order to get the same quality from martin you would have to buy one of the vintage series, which are around $2,500 and up.
heres some prices for those interested
br-140 list $650 my price $375
br-160 list $795 my price $470
br-180 list $1,295 my price $750
these quotes are just ballpark figures but will vary no more than by a few dollars.