hi! how does the Br 40 compare to BR.160 in tone, bassy, etc.--which would be a better guitar to purchase???
BR 40 vs. BR 160???
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 smokeynichol |
BR 40 vs. BR 160??? |
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Posts: 14 (06/30/09 05:15 PM) |
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solidhadriel |
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Posts: 13 (07/01/09 08:15 AM) |
Not sure, although from everything I've read, everyone loves their BR - whether its a 40, 140, or 160. I guess the real "de facto" here is
whether or not you the cash availability to purchase an all solid guitar, or a solid-top with laminate back and sides, and if laminated back and sides
don't concern you, then go with the cheaper of the models as I hear Blueridge makes outstanding laminated guitars.
I personally just got my BR-160A the other day and I just can't put it down. I'd keep playing it all night if I didn't have to sleep and go to work the next morning. ha |
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Posts: 295 (07/03/09 08:21 AM) |
I'll stick out my neck and say there is no "better" guitar. Rosewood, to MY ear tends to be more complex in harmonics and bass freq decay time is
longer. Mahogany, to me, is more fundimental in it's notes with less overtones or harmonics.
Laminate, to me falls somewhere in between Mahogany and Rosewood. I like all 3. I play all 3 depending on the circumstances and how I feel of which one I use. Sorry...impossible to give you a direct answer to your question. |
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intune66 |
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Posts: 2650 (07/03/09 08:29 AM) Moderator |
I think we need more info from you to give you the most accurate answer. The "better" guitar depends on some factors. What is your budget? How will
the guitar be used and what is your music style? Both are going to have nice bass response. Solid wood is the more preferred but tonally both will be quite
good. I'd give the tonal edge to the solid wood BR-160, especially after it opens up. I'd give the bargain edge to the BR-40.
Ryan
_____________________ Some of my Guitars: Stanford PSD-28, 21, 20 Blueridge BR-70, 60-AS Aria AD-80, R.K. RDC-57 |
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