Blueridge BR-70

SOLID SITKA-SPRUCE TOP DREADNAUGHT, BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD BACK/SIDES, GLOSS FINISH, (VERY TIGHT) OPEN TUNERS, NO ELECTRONICS, THIN NECK PROFILE, MADE IN CHINA. WHAT ISN'T? CHECK YOUR SPECS FOR NECK WOODS. MINE WAS BOUGHT USED (MINT COND.) AND CAME W/ MEDIUM (13s) STRINGS. DOES VERY WELL W/ THEM. bought used w/ case, capo, upgraded brass M.O.P. bridge pins, and extra set of medium elixir strings.

SOUND-FANTASIC! IT HAS DEEP RESONANT POWERFUL BASS, THIS IS A POWERFUL SOUNDING INSTRUMENT AND I.M.H.O. SOUNDS GREAT FOR JUST ABOUT ANY STYLE. HOWEVER I AM MAINLY A CHORD STRUMMER. NOT AN EXPERT PLAYER BY ANY MEANS. I HAVE HEARD SOME MARTINS THOUGH NEVER OWNED 1. THIS HAS THE BIG SOUND PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR IN BUYING SUCH AN INSTRUMENT. THERE IS NO HYPE IN ANY REVIEWER SAYING THAT. I'M MORE IMPRESSED EVERY TIME I PLAY THE GUITAR. ONE NOTE: IF YOU WANT A REALLY BRIGHT SOUNDING GUITAR AND NOT A LOT OF LOW END POWER, THIS ISNT'T IT! I OWN ENOUGH OF THOSE GUITARS. THIS 1 IS AWESOME!

BOUGHT USED SO SETUP WAS A BIT HIGH AS THE PREVIOUS OWNER WAS A FINGER-PICKER. I LOWERED IT JUST A BIT. THE FINISH IS EXCELLENT. IT'S A VERY LIGHT GUITAR COMPARATIVELY BUT SOLID. NOTHING RATTLES, NO BUZZES. TUNERS WORK OK (VERY TIGHT). TO ME THE BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD IS JUST GORGEOUS LOOKING. THE HEADSTOCK IS VERY ATTRACTIVE (SWEET ABALONE INLAYS ALL OVER THE GUITAR). ONE THING I DONT LIKE: THE HEADSTOCK ON THE BLUERIDGES ARE SMALL COMPARED TO NORMAL ACOUSTIC HEADSTOCKS. MINE WONT HANG UP ON THE WALL IN THE HANGERS I USE FOR MY OTHER GUITARS. I CAN LIVE W/ THAT THOUGH. GAVE A 9 ONLY BECAUSE OF THE LITTLE HEADSTOCK. SHE'S A 12 OTHERWISE! A SWEET LITTLE DREAD!

I THINK BLUERIDGE SHOULD JUST OFFER A LIFE-TIME WARRANTY ON THEIR GUITARS. ?????? IT WOULD PROBABLY INCREASE THEIR SALES HONESTLY. THE BR-70 SEEMS AS SOLID AS ANY. THEY ARE NOT CHEAPLY MADE IN MY HONEST ASSESSMENT. I AM PLANNING ON PUTTING A PICK-UP IN THIS THAT WILL HOPEFULLY CAPTURE THE RICH POWERFUL SOUND OF THIS GUITAR. I DONT THINK I NEED TO WORRY ABOUT HOW IT WILL HOLD UP. IT WILL. I PLAY MAINLY OPEN MICS AT THIS POINT. I CANT WAIT TO TRY THIS OUT. IT IS AN IMPRESSIVE INSTRUMENT FOR THE $$$$.

NO OPINION BUT IT SOUNDS FROM OTHERS LIKE THEY ARE DECENT FOR SERVICE AND SUPPORT. OFFER THE LIFETIME WARRANTY AND THEY'RE PROBABLY LOOKING AT A 9 OR 10.

BEEN PLAYING CLOSE TO 20 YEARS. FOR ACOUSTICS I OWN ALVAREZ, TAKAMINE, IBANEZ, SAMICK, WASHBURN, PEAVEY, AND RECENTLY I BOUGHT A RECORDING KING RDC-57. I OWN A LOT OF DECENT PA EQUIPMENT AS I'M A HOBBYIST IN LIVE MUSIC. I READ LOTS OF HELPFUL REVIEWS (BEFORE I BOUGHT) AND AM VERY GREATFUL FOR THOSE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO REVIEW THIS GUITAR AND OTHER PRODUCTS HERE AND IN OTHER FORUMS, ETC...THANKYOU! THE REVIEWS OF THIS GUITAR WERE RIGHT ON THE MONEY. IT SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS. I WISH I COULD PLAY AN ALL-SOLID WOOD BLUERIDGE TO COMPARE W/ THIS 1, BUT I DONT NEED TO. I LOVE THIS GUITAR. AMAZING VALUE! I HOPE THIS REVIEW IS ACCURATE AND HELPFUL TO ANYONE INTERESTED. would def. replace if stolen!

Same as the other reviews.

Choice of strings will determine whether there is a very resonant base or an average one. Middle and high string clarity is very good. Aggressive strumming and picking can result in some buzzing when played on the 14th fret and higher, or maybe that's just on my guitar.

Full sound, loud when using picks, relatively soft when picked without picks (just finger picking).

Once I adjusted the truss rod, the action was good and the accuracy of the frets very good. Lovely finish, great fit, a very strong yet light instrument. Very handsome. Looks great on the wall!

At four years of age, the guitar is holding up well and the truss rod responds easily. Seems like it will last a lifetime.

Haven't sought support.

For the price ($700 online, this one was $425 on eBay), good action, good sound, respectable materials, solid construction, great look, reasonable price.

Beautiful finish. Dreadnought body. Looks like a Martin D-41.
I??ve heard that the tuners isn??t super - so I??ll probably change??em maybe with some Grover when the time comes. That??s why i give 9. The guitar is made in China...unbeliveable

The sound of BR 70 is potent - punch in the bass lovely rich sound. I believe that it sounds as good as my Martin D28 - the BR 70 is easier to play. My son bought a BR 73 and I played that one all the time - (when he wasn`t around)So I started looking for something similar. Outstanding Guitar and more outstanding when you compare prices with other guitars...I played this guitar in a little Guitar shop in Denmark called Woodstock Guitars and it sounds better than guitars 5-7 times the price.

Nice action - very easy to play. No flaws.

I??ve just had this one for 14 days - I suppose it will mature in sound when played on like other good instruments. It's not as heavy as my Martin D-28.

2 Years warranty. I know the company and they are very helpful and friendly.

I??ve played proffesional for 25 years. I play Country, rock, pop et.c. I own a couple of Ovations ( a 1218 and a costom legend), a Martin D - 28, a Fender Strat (USA Model 1970), a G&L bass and a Tokai Bass. If my Br 70 was stolen or lost I would certainly look for another.I love the looks and the sound - it doesn??t get better.
I have considered putting a Fishman sound system in it.
If you miss a fantastic guitar - buy a BR 70

Nice solid spruce top, laminated brazilian rosewood back and sides, which makes it a nice looker. Gold tuners, etc.

This guitar has an exceptional sound for bluegrass. Nice bass, pretty even treble and strong mids. Less boomy than my Martin D40. This guitar sounds as good as a lot of Martins I've heard, but I'm not going to say it sounds better than all.

Setup was good, no flaws. Easy to play.

It seems pretty solid to me.

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I've been playing for many years...I own nine guitars including the aforementioned Martin D40, as well as mandolins, banjos, fiddles and various other instruments.

When I went into the store that had this guitar, I certainly had no intentions of buying anything that day, but the sound of this guitar impressed me. Very close to the D40. But the pricetag is what's most impressive; this guitar is certainly capable of running with the big boys for about 1/3 of the price.

i own 9 guitars 10 now this is awesome i have three martins they are great.if these things arent the best instrument coming out for the money someone tell me what is

Just drop-dead gorgeous! Pretty circling abalone trim, cool circles on the neck, a pretty logo in the headstock (which is understated compated to some Blueridges.) The laminated Brazilian rosewood just glows, never seen anything like it before. Solid Engleman spruce top, decent gold tuners.

Go to Maury Music on the web to hear the Blueridges! Well, this sounds QUITE a bit better than the 2 all solid wood Blueridges I am well aquainted with! No details, do not want to cause any bad feelings, and this is subjective. The Engleman spruce sounds differebt than other spruces. I thought it was a bit too bright for me at first, but the new strings and the top have mellowed a bit in just 2 weeks...and geeeeez, this thing sounds incredible. Exactly like 'Leader of the Band' by D. Fogelberg. Deeeep, gorgeous bass, super rich in harmonics and depth. More true bass than my mahogany Johnson Jd-17 everyone is raving about. Crystal highs- not just words, but the truth. Best 'd' string I have ever heard- strong presence. I was skeptical by the reviews- having wasted time with assorted Washburns previously- but we are all REALLY telling you the truth about these guitars. Truly incredible, recordable sounds...

Very low action, no bad spots to be found. Super easy for even a quite icky player like myself to get around. Not a single flaw.

Seems solid enough.

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These should sell for around 700-900 used, imho.
Heads and tails above quite a few other Blueridge acoustics, but that is purely subjective.
This makes sounds that I have never heard in another acoustic guitar.

I won't rehash what other people have written about the specs. It's your standard dread. I will say the neck is great to play and the guitar is solid. Tuners work very well and always stay in tune.

All around great sound, especially since I put on Elixir Nanoweb strings! Wonderful highs, mids and lows. Can't beat the sound for the price.

I bought mine from the original owner and it was kept in great condition. The action was good but the saddle on mine was leaning forwad slightly; a quick trip to a local luthier solved that. He heaved the old saddle and put in a nice compensated bone saddle. It really improved the sound! He also lowered the action a bit, which made it play even better. I give it a 10 here because once the new saddle was in and the action lowered a hair, it played like a dream.

I haven't played this live but I'm sure it can withstand anything. Seems very solid and built to last. I would defintely gig with it if I could.

I had e-mailed the company before buying this once and always had prompt and friendly replies. Seems like a good company to go business with.

I've been playing over 25 years and rate the BR-70 as one of the best values for its price range. I love the sound and the easy action. It also looks great with its abalone inlay (though I'm not really a fan of inlays). The only thing I would change would be the headstock (it does seem a bit dorky looking). Overall, I love this guitar. Great value in a great price range.

Beautiful combination of spruce, rosewood, and mahogany. Mine was manufactured in '04 and I purchased it in early '05 from a local shop. The prewar x-bracing is very nice addition as are the abundant decorative touches. I'd love to see one available with a factory installed pickup.

I play a lot of blues and fingerpick quite a bit and have been nothing but impressed. The sound is slightly fuller than it was when I first purchased it, but is still a bit on the bright end of the spectrum for a dreadnought.

The original setup was about as perfect as I could have possibly asked for and I haven't messed with anything. The only flaw is two of the bridge pins stick out a bit further than the other four. This hasn't affected the playability at all, and is hardly noticable unless you're really looking for it.

From the reliability aspect, there is much with this guitar I haven't experienced. It's never seen a gig, and has only seen one recording session, but I do take it down to the local coffee house a couple of times a week and it gets passed around quite a bit. Thus far there haven't been any issues. It's never had a strap on it, so I can't comment there. I would feel comfortable playing live with it, it's built solidly and I don't expect that there would be any issues at all.

No need to contact the company thus far.

I've been playing for about 8 years now and usually go through guitars rather quickly, but this one I won't get rid of. I put down a '63 Gibson Country Western for this one and would gladly do it again. My brother sold his Taylor and bought one. It's been nothing but excellent and if something happened to it today I'd buy another one tomorrow. As mentioned above, I'd love to see it available with a factory installed pickup.

solid spruce top, laminate sides, no pickup.

I play blues and rock. i work at a local guitar shop where we sell Gibsons, Takamine, Taylor, and Martin.....this guitar holds up to, if not surpasses them. the richness of the tone is amazing and the resonance in my chest is very present. the br-70 is much better sounding than even the more expensive models in blueridges line-up. i used to play with d'addario but recently re-tried a set of martin phosphor bronze SP's.....the martin strings added at least 30% more volume to this guitar.

this guitar's action is great...i got it as low as i wanted without any buzz. beautiful appearance.....people sometimes mistake it for a martin...sound and all.

i've used this guitar for every gig over the last year (at least every weekend), and there has been no warping, no action problems, aside from the gouge my bass player gave it, there are no cracks in the finish. i have however noticed that the one of the tuners back cover is lifting from the plate. there is no way to remedy this without working the metal.

haven't dealt with the company.

i have been playing for 16 years and have never played a guitar of this quality for this or even a higher price. i've played martins and find that this guitar has a definite "Martin" sound. i played the BR-70 next to a Gibson J-45 "side by side" and liked the blueridge much better.
i noticed that the newest BR-70's have a darker color for the top...not as nice as the bright shade of mine.

Chinese Made , 21 frets LEFT-HAND Model.
Solid Spruce top and Laminated India
Rosewood back and sides. Fretboard is East India
Rosewood over Mahogony neck.Ornate Pearl inlays.

Unbeleivable sound! I couldn't beleive it for the $$$ spent.
The setup was near perfect with just a tweak of the neck and
a restring with Elixer custom light Polyweb strings.
Lots of deep tone and sustain as well. I do feel that
the headstock is a bit too ornate though.

The bookmatched body is just beautiful with matching grain
designs equal on both left and right of body. Spruce grain
is attractive as well. The Butterbean tuners are a nice change
and work well.

I've not had it too long but since it is so hard to find "ornate"
left-hand product, this BR-70 really looks nice for gigs. The quality
is very evident in this model and the sound is awesome.

N/A But the order took 2 months to get a left hand model.
It was definitley worth the wait.

I chose this model based on Left hand availability as well as the sound this brand produces in all models! With the well known brands
slipping and cutting corners, it's good to know their are options available that offer better prices and better quality.