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The threatening dry winter weather kept my guitars in cases, but now they're out. I used to keep my guitar on a stand or on a wall next to the speakers where I played music continuously. I'm hoping my guitars get some vibs from being out but they don't get loud music from my speakers 24 hours a day. Having a family changes some things.

From being out, I can see that Sigma DR 41 getting a golden soft honey color...and it was white when I bought it last August. That guitar was in a case and not played. The owner intended to learn but didn't. The guitar, although 9 years old, looked and sounded like a new guitar and a bit harsh, but it opened up very quickly and now it's warm and sweet. It was the most dramatic improvement of a guitar in my experience. I try to find time to play it a few times every week.

My Blueridge has gotten a lot of play, just because playing it is enjoyable. It feels so light and fragile, every note makes it jump in your hands, and the volume is loud and clear. Initially, the bass notes were a little brassy, but they have sweetened. A friend who has the same model about 5 years older, played it and said his sweetened with age. I find a certain touch is suited to the Blueridge. In a room, by itself or as part of a jam, the BR 160 can shimmer. It's almost more balanced like mahogany, and I think it's a little scooped which is good for accompanying vocals. The more I play it, the more the bass seems to be getting warmer. It's got such a volume and sustain that it can compete with any guitar at a jam.

I have it fitted with a Gold + pick up and I have used it amplified, and the sound was good, but I haven't learned how to bring out the best balanced sound from it for our duo setting. I seem to have better success with onboard electronics like my Martin DCX1E. I looking seriously at a Martin DC 1E with newer electronics, onboard tuning and solid back and sides. The Blueridge works onstage, but it is much more effective for playing unplugged, when strummed it has nice overtones, and it especially shines as a lead instrument.