lizish Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Looking at a Blueridge BR-70 as my 'second' and upgraded guitar. I'm not really a playa, but had a ton of fun lately picking out the chords to Broken Family Band and Frightened Rabitt songs. http://www.stevesmusic.com/index.php?main_...roducts_id=3410 The deal I'm looking at is $699 cad with a hardshell case. Worth it for a low -mid range guitar? I especially like the neck. It just seems soo easy to play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjpuczko Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 not real familiar with those. that neck is gorgeous though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have a Blueridge BR 143. It's basically a copy of a Martin OOO type of guitar, I think. I'm very happy wth it. I think it would have cost $599 US, but I got it used with a case on a trade in deal. I think the used price was $475. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted March 10, 2009 Author Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have a Blueridge BR 143. It's basically a copy of a Martin OOO type of guitar, I think. I'm very happy wth it. I think it would have cost $599 US, but I got it used with a case on a trade in deal. I think the used price was $475. Thanks. That's a really pretty guitar. Gonna pull out the credit card later this week. I figure I'll be supporting both the banks and the Chinese economy in one purchase. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 I love my BR 70. Almost went up a step to the BR 165 (?) which seemed to have soild rosewood sides as opposed to a rosewood laminate. I'm sure I won't be able to notice the difference Got talking to my Ian Russell from my fav band of the moment - $100 and low and behold Ian uses a Blueridge. I pointed him to the local shop which seems to have the best selection of anybody I've seen. Ian's BR-50 (?), that I got the pleasure to play with, can be seen here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 My advice is to save your money for a few more months and buy a Martin.........Why not get the best rather than an imitation? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'd agree with Nudie here. You can find great Martin's at reasonable prices. Same price as your BR is this Martin: Martin DX1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I've purchased two top of the line Martins (HD28-V and a D41-Special) on ebay for way less than what you can buy them for through the music websites.......Have a look..... Ebay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 My advice is to save your money for a few more months and buy a Martin.........Why not get the best rather than an imitation?Agreed. I my very humble opinion, sub-1K guitars tend to no be worth it in the long run. You tend to "out-grow" them. Since (most) guitars you have for a long time, there is no harm in saving up a little longer for the real deal. I also do not think above 3k guitars are worth it, either (law of diminishing returns governs). Best bang-fo-buck is a Martin 18 series, IMHO. Save up for a 000-18 and you'll be happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stagerug Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 My advice is to save your money for a few more months and buy a Martin.........Why not get the best rather than an imitation? Agreed. Save your $ and grab a Martin. Even a well-taken-care-of used Martin will be more than fine. I'm a fan of my HD-28... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lizish Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 Umm - no. Most stores have a trade up program with something like 70-80 percent of the purchase refunded when you go up . If I do go for a Martin, I'll do it that way, but i want something that I don't want to worry too much about, yet still plays nice. Besides, no way I'm spending that much while still being an absolutely terrible player. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'd agree with Nudie here. You can find great Martin's at reasonable prices. Same price as your BR is this Martin: Martin DX1That's what I have, and the thing is SWEET. I guess I'd consider myself an intermediate-range player. Had it for about 5 years and it has served me very well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 That's what I have, and the thing is SWEET. I guess I'd consider myself an intermediate-range player. Had it for about 5 years and it has served me very well.I have that and the Martin D16GT. Its a pretty awesome, booming combo. No complaints either way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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