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Blueridge BR-43


Select, Solid Sitka Spruce top with hand-carved parabolic braces in the authentic Pre-war forward X-pattern
Mahogany back and sides
Carved Mahogany, low profile neck with, dove-tail neck joint
Natural high-gloss finish
"000" body size with a 14th-fret body joint
Black Multi-ply body binding (B/W/B/W/B)
M-O-P dot position markers
East Indian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
Maple bridge plate
Ornate M-O-P peghead inlay
Bone nut and saddle
Black pickguard
Accurate vintage-style 14:1 ratio nickel-plated open-back tuners with butterbean-style buttons
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale length: 25.6" (650mm)
Lifetime Warranty

Yamaha LS6 Mahognay

Manufacturer Yamaha
Condition New
Body Style/Shape Small Body
String Material Steel
Number of Strings 6-Strings
Right/Left Handed Right
Top Solid Engelmann Spruce A.R.E.
Back Mahogany
Sides Mahogany
Neck Mahogany & Rosewood 5ply
Fretboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood
Cutaway No
Electronics SRT Zero Impact Pickup
Tuner Built In No
Scale Length 25-9/16" (650 mm)
Nut Width 1-3/4" (44 mm)
Finish Urethan
Hardware Die-cast Gold (TM-29G)
Case Included No


The hi-lited areas are where they differ, at least according to published specs. Both guitars are nice, though I personally like the looks of the Yamaha better. Also I prefer a 1 3/4" nut. I have not played either guitar, but have played a Blueridge. They have good tone, but a skinny neck IMO. If you desire a pick up the Yamaha has one. These are all things that you will need to work out on your own. Try to play them if possible.

My only true advice is...If you decide on the Blueridge, Give Maury's Music a call. He is great to work with and also a sponsor on this forum. He will give you the best deal possible.

Good luck!