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The Blueridge BR-343 Gospel Model Acoustic Guitar is carefully crafted and beautifully adorned with traditional symbols of the Christian faith. A magnificent abalone and pearl chalice and cross design graces the headstock, while the fingerboard bears the ancient triple locked-ring symbol for the Trinity. The BR-343 Gospel Model is crafted with a select solid spruce top, hand-carved X-bracing, choice solid mahogany back and sides, and a traditional dovetail neck joint for pure Golden Era tone. The slim mahogany neck and comfortable 000-sized body make it a truly enjoyable guitar to play.

Blueridge guitars offer authentic vintage style with strict adherence to the spirit of prewar instruments. 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-343 Contemporary Series 000 Gospel Model Acoustic Guitar Features:

• Select solid Sitka spruce top
• Prewar-style hand-carved forward X-pattern parabolic braces
• Choice solid mahogany back and sides
• Traditional dreadnought body size
• Slim mahogany neck
• Dovetail neck joint at 14th fret
• Rosewood fingerboard
• 1-11/16" nut width
• 25-1/2" scale length
• Bound rosewood headstock overlay
• Unique mother-of-pearl and abalone cross and chalice design
• Trinity fretboard inlays
• B/W/B body binding
• Fine black and white purfling on soundboard
• Rosewood bridge and bridge plate
• Mother-of-pearl dot bridge inlays
• Bone nut and saddle
• Aged natural high-gloss finish
• Dalmatian tortoise pickguard
• Vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners
• Butterbean-style tuner buttons
• Shop adjusted

Blueridge BR-343 Contemporary Series 000 Gospel Model Acoustic Guitar Includes:

• hardshell case

Pure in tone and in spirit, this is a special guitar. Order yours now!

Blueridge BR-343 Contemporary Series 000 Gospel Model Acoustic Guitar

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AWESOME!!!!!!!

Posted by tan.man94 from Monterey, TN on Jul 8, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Country, Gospel, and Bluegrass

My uncle has one these guitars and I've played it. It was probably the best and most comfortable guitar I've ever played. It is also one the prettiest. The neck is very fast and smooth. All in all it is a great buy.

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Unbelievable.

Posted by Dotcomaphobe from North Carolina on Apr 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Blues

I literally cannot believe just how incredible this guitar is. The pictures do not do it justice at all. It's simply the most gorgeous acoustic I've seen. And if the looks don't sell you outright on this one, wait until you play it. It has such a light touch that it nearly plays itself. It's a very light guitar, so I expected it to sound like a toy, but I was blown away by how rich the tone was, and how well it projected for a 000-size model. This guitar is absolutely amazing. If the rest of their line is comparable, I will only buy Blueridge from now on. Seriously.

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Great little guitar!!!

Posted by uncle mike from oklahome on Jul 9, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: old style country

Purchased for my personal use. I compared to several other brands in a music store and the sound was awesome. Kept coming back to the Blueridge and later purchased it. It replaced my D-15 Martin. Its small body and big sound makes it a great guitar for self enjoyment. Thanks Blueridge.

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This is a great value

Posted by themattmartin from Anniston, Al on Jun 13, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: band leader on indie level

Reviewer's Play Style: worship/rock

This is a great guitar it feels a little lite but when strummed it feels like it vibrates everywhere. The tone is rich. I wish it came prefitted with a fishman matrix. however with that added it should be great!!!

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Blueridge BR-343

Posted by Brother Kirk from Arlington, TX on Sep 18, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobby

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Country, Gospel

Haven't had mine but a few hours now and am blown away with the build quality and sound from this little jewel.I would like to put it side by side with a Martin 000 and hear the difference (if there any)...8)

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