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Crafted with a select solid spruce top, hand-carved X-bracing, choice solid rosewood back and sides, and a traditional dovetail neck joint for pure Golden Era tone. The intricate pearl and abalone inlay work on the headstock and fingerboard; delicate herringbone top purfling and center strip on the back; and white binding are touches of fine art. Aged-tone finish completes the vintage look. The slim mahogany neck and comfortable 000-sized body make it a truly enjoyable guitar to play.

The Historic Series offers authentic vintage style with strict adherence to the spirit of prewar instruments from the materials used to the ornate inlay work.

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 WWII, Blueridge guitars are made with the same techniques as their antique counterparts, including many by-hand processes.

Like the best instruments, Blueridge guitars aren't overbuilt; they're 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. Blueridge guitars 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.

Blueridge BR-163 Historic Series 000 Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Select solid Sitka spruce top
  • Hand-carved forward X-pattern parabolic braces
  • Solid select Indian rosewood back and sides
  • 000 body size
  • Slim mahogany neck
  • East Indian rosewood fingerboard
  • Dovetail neck joint at 14th fret
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • 1-11/16" nut width
  • 25-1/2" scale length
  • East Indian rosewood bridge
  • Rosewood headstock overlay
  • Unique mother-of-pearl and abalone design headstock inlay
  • Delicate herringbone top inlay and back center stripe
  • Aged natural finish
  • White binding
  • Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
  • Vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated tuners
  • Butterbean-style tuner buttons

Blueridge BR-163 Historic Series 000 Acoustic Guitar Includes:

  • hardshell case

Why take a fabulous collector-status guitar out to a gig? Take your Blueridge instead and never miss a tone or lick. Order your Blueridge today!

Blueridge BR-163 Historic Series 000 Acoustic Guitar

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Just amazing....
Posted by Fender83085 from Humboldt County!!! on Oct 1, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Anything and Eveything!
I just got my br-163 and this guitar just truely amazing the playability and sound are just awesome. This is a must have in a guitar collection.

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Among The Elite
Posted by Jayhawker80 from Hiawatha Kansas on Apr 15, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active Musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Jazz
In looking for a new guitar I found a gem in the BR 163. It had come down to Blueridge and a much more expensive brand. What it boils down to is that I think the Br 163 is a match for any guitar that I have ever played, and I have played all of the high end acoustics and owned a few too. For what it is worth, this is one of the finest sounding, and playing guitars I have had the distinct pleasure of holding. For the price, out of this world value.

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Better than a Martin
Posted by JMfan1313 from TN on Jul 27, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues, Pop, really anything
I absolutely love this guitar, and I scored when I found it online with electronics installed and a case for 575! Seriously, amazing guitar that sounds exactly like an EC martin. It's a beautiful guitar that makes you wanna play and write songs all day. Truely my favorite guitar of all that I own.

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My new favorite!
Posted by Jonboy from Hot Springs, AR on Jan 17, 2007
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Active musician
Reviewer's Play Style: acoustic blues, southern rock
Picked up one of these used a while back, with a Fishman pickup included, and I have been ecstatic ever since. I have owned and played Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, Washburn and others, and this BY FAR is my favorite stick to play. Easy action, great looks (particularly the inlays on the headstock), and sounds great plugged or unplugged. Many of the active gigging musicians I know that play acoustic blues, acoustic rock, etc. play this exact guitar. It is a can't miss.

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No Chance At All
Posted by Seaboggan from Whitehall, Mi. on Jun 14, 2006
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass/Gospel
I purchased my BR163 last January (2006)in a rush feeling the price could do nothing but soar. Upon receiving it the tone was a little harsh but as the weeks passed it got better and better. I now use GHS Silk and Bronze med/lite strings and it sounds fantastic. I won't compare it to a Martin because all things considered, the BR163 stands alone. There is no chance at all I would part with it.

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