Just received my first blueridge, a 143, and I have to say that I am enjoying it better than my Martin 000-18 and it cost $1800 less. Very well built, excellent setup and intonation straight out of the box. Excellent nut and uncompensated saddle work and fitment. Can't wait to get a 243!
@MaurysMusic Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Please keep us in mind when the time is right.
@Bluestar-19693 жыл бұрын
I have the Blueridge BR-163. I'm not to surprised that it sounded this good next to the Martin. Love mine! It is also the perfect size for me and so easy to play.
@joechiocca8429 Жыл бұрын
Hey! That's my guitar, the Blueridge BR-163, love it. Going on 3 years of steady blues, R&R, Bluegrass/folk gigs.Love the comfort of the body, yet the volume and tone is rich as my Martin D-1 ( which I also love) Great job, Blueridge!
@MaurysMusic Жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@smitty4x3 жыл бұрын
They both sound Amazing ! But I'm going with the Martin OM28 ...
@josrin35283 жыл бұрын
the blue ridge had more treble and and middle, a great sound, the Martin more base with defined notes sounds not a lot of overlapping resonation sounds. I would take both!
@christopherhawthorne539511 ай бұрын
I thought the opposite regarding bass .. hmm
@slbolfing563 жыл бұрын
Side by side - definitely prefer the 28. But, I have to admit if I just heard the Blueridge I'd go for it!
@bobamato1 Жыл бұрын
Blueridge sounds WAY better. Sorry to all you who paid the price for the Martin. Plays better, looks better, and a MUCH better value!
@MaurysMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vote, Bob!
@scottgeorge63756 ай бұрын
Blueridge actually sounds better. Tone is just more pleasing.
@MaurysMusic6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Scott
@PeitouBob3 жыл бұрын
The BR has more depth by my ear. Flip of the coin. They both sound great!
@MaurysMusic3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vote!
@PaulWilliamGibson Жыл бұрын
I prefer the tone of the Martin when picked, and the Blueridge sounds better to me strummed.
@MaurysMusic Жыл бұрын
So … you need both? 😬
@PaulWilliamGibson Жыл бұрын
@@MaurysMusic I totally agree!
@scottf21993 жыл бұрын
Blue ridge takes fingerstyle - more bass. But the Martin was the better strummer
@peteralicea19683 жыл бұрын
I'm a died in the wool Martin man but the Blueridge clearly won this test IMHO.
@velvetunderpants44 Жыл бұрын
I sold my Martin a couple of years ago. Never really connected with it. I have a 1951 Gibson Southern Jumbo that's a really lovely guitar, but the guitar that I end up playing 90% of the time is a used Blueridge 163 that cost me all of €200...
@robertjansen62252 жыл бұрын
The Martin sounds more clean, and the BR sounds a bit warmer , i guess due to the rosewood fingerboard.
@RohitSguitar3 жыл бұрын
How bizarre, they started out sounding pretty much the same but then I think the OM-28 sounded sweeter and fuller - I think my brain is playing tricks on me. But for me, OM-28 wins in looks and tone!
@Updog892 жыл бұрын
Pleasantly surprised at the Blueridge! I actually slightly preferred it. Do they have similar neck profiles?
@MaurysMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the BR necks are a little bit slimmer.
@Updog892 жыл бұрын
@@MaurysMusic That sounds great to me!
@christopherhawthorne539511 ай бұрын
Same
@mattharris40002 жыл бұрын
No matter which you prefer. The Martin defiantly doesn’t sound $2000 better
@MaurysMusic2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your vote.
@TheQuinnferry3 жыл бұрын
The OM-28 is better. But is it $2500 better? lol no way.
@angelg84453 жыл бұрын
How does the playbility differ?
@MaurysMusic3 жыл бұрын
BR’s frets are taller - different feel for sure. Both are 3/32” bass E 12th fret but they don’t feel the same.
@newmanfertig886 Жыл бұрын
Martin sounds richer and fuller. About $500’s better.
@MaurysMusic Жыл бұрын
😎
@yacoo10458 ай бұрын
두개를 비교하는 이영상이 나에게 큰 영감을 주었어요. 더 많은 돈을 지불할 가치가 있을까요? 나는 명확히 BLUERIDGE를 선택할것이다.