Blueridge BR-160 Historic Series Dreadnought Guitar
- Prewar-inspired herringbone dreadnought, right-handed
- Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides
- Handcarved parabolic top braces, prewar forward X-pattern
- Slim mahogany neck, dovetail joint, adjustable truss rod
- 25 5/8 scale length, 44.5 mm nut width
- 4 pounds, 40 x 16 x 5 inches
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A vintage-style herringbone dreadnought with hand-carved bracing and a rosewood back for strong bass. The pickup entry is unexplained and no accessories are listed.
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ASIN: B001NLHOCCModel: BR-160Category: Steel String Acoustic Guitars
Overview
A player who loves prewar-style acoustics gets a herringbone dreadnought with a Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. Handcarved parabolic braces follow the forward X-pattern, and mother-of-pearl inlays mark the neck and headstock.
Rosewood back and sides add strong bass to a full spruce top, and the slim neck is comfortable. A Dalmatian tortoise style pickguard rounds out the vintage look. The listing includes a pickup entry that is not backed by the description.
Who it's for
Acoustic players drawn to prewar styling, bass-forward voicing and a slim neck. Those who need a pickup, or a different hand orientation, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Handcarved parabolic braces
- Indian rosewood back and sides
- Slim mahogany neck
- Adjustable truss rod
- Pickup entry unexplained
Performance notes
The prewar forward X-pattern braces support the spruce top, while rosewood back and sides add a strong bass to its full sound. A dovetail neck joint and an adjustable truss rod give structure and a way to tune neck relief. Phosphor bronze strings suit the balanced profile.
Specifications
| Brand | Blue Ridge |
|---|---|
| Model | BR-160 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | Dreadnought |
| String Nut Width | 44.5 millimeters |
| Scale Length | 25 5/8 incheshigher than 98% of 66 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item weight | 4 poundslower than 92% of 65 steel string acoustic guitars |
| Item dimensions | 40 x 16 x 5 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Sitka spruce |
| Back Material Type | Indian rosewood |
| Fretboard Material Type | Indian rosewood |
| String Material Type | Phosphor bronze |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Limited manufacturer warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Bridge | Rosewood |
Closest rivals on specs
Ibanez Artwood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar- Item weight 4 vs 4.5 pounds (-11%)
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Frequently asked questions
Can the neck relief on the Blueridge BR-160 be adjusted?
Yes. The description lists an adjustable truss rod and a dovetail neck joint.
Does the BR-160 have a pickup?
The pickup entry reads H, but the description mentions no electronics. Do not count on a built-in pickup.
What is the BR-160 pickguard?
The description lists a Dalmatian tortoise style pickguard.