Reliable Blueridge Dealers

Raj · #1 09-16-2019, 09:38 PM

Now that Maury's does not carry the Blueridge line, are there any other reliable Blueridge dealers who might be as good in terms of pricing, service, shipping etc?

Realbluesman · #2 09-17-2019, 06:01 AM

You might try Saga's search engine:

https://www.sagamusic.com/dealer-locator.aspx

JBF_AR · #3 09-17-2019, 06:06 AM

None of my local "dealers" had any stock.

Musician's Friend if you are willing to go for 10-15% off list price.

mrjop1975 · #4 09-17-2019, 06:42 AM

Elderly Instruments carries Blueridge.

Pura Vida · #5 09-17-2019, 10:41 AM

The dealer link errors out for me. Their website seems dated and not particularly useful.

Charmed Life Picks · #6 09-17-2019, 11:44 AM

Guitar Ctr shows the full line for sale (link below). I'm not sure if this is in the stores, or only via an online purchase. You might also look through their used database where they'll likely have some clean used ones.

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CaptJack · #7 09-17-2019, 12:19 PM

Recently purchased one through an amazon storefront that was shipped by Saga in SF.

boldtone · #8 09-17-2019, 12:24 PM

Cascio Interstate Music. On-line outfit. Never done business with them. Looks like drop-ship from Saga Music. Bought a BR-140A in June of last year at GC. Really like that guitar! Saga increased prices on Blueridge after that. Cascio prices look pretty good considering the increase.

LemonCats · #9 09-17-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by boldtone

Cascio Interstate Music. On-line outfit. Never done business with them. Looks like drop-ship from Saga Music. Bought a BR-140A in June of last year at GC. Really like that guitar! Saga increased prices on Blueridge after that. Cascio prices look pretty good considering the increase.

I bought an open-box blueridge from cascio interstate because like you've stated - the price was good;
it ended up having alot of problems and i had to return it.
(Bridge was lifting, frets weren't seated properly and were coming up on the bass side, the binding on the fretboard didn't fully connect, there was finish that was peeling off.)

Idk if it was actually kept temp/humidity controlled. Left me questioning if it was actually B-stock (more like C-stock) sold as open-box. or if they truly don't keep these in climate controlled storage rooms. Not trying to make cascio look bad though their costumer service was very nice

however i don't think id do business with them again after that.

Pura Vida · #10 09-17-2019, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptJack

Recently purchased one through an amazon storefront that was shipped by Saga in SF.

I just purchased a new BR via Amazon, which may explain why I received it via USPS within 24 hours! I'm only a couple hours away from SF. This knowledge makes me feel more relieved about how the guitar was previously stored, especially since it shipped with just a box and gig bag (no over-box, no packing, no peanuts, etc.). NGD post to follow.

UncleJesse · #11 09-17-2019, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pura Vida

I just purchased a new BR via Amazon, which may explain why I received it via USPS within 24 hours! I'm only a couple hours away from SF. This knowledge makes me feel more relieved about how the guitar was previously stored, especially since it shipped with just a box and gig bag (no over-box, no packing, no peanuts, etc.). NGD post to follow.

What model did you get? Do they run good deals on them on amazon?

personatech · #12 09-17-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by boldtone

Cascio Interstate Music. On-line outfit. Never done business with them. Looks like drop-ship from Saga Music. Bought a BR-140A in June of last year at GC. Really like that guitar! Saga increased prices on Blueridge after that. Cascio prices look pretty good considering the increase.

I bought a nice flute for my daughter from Cascio many years ago - great price, quick shipment!

That being said, Greenville Guitars in Greenville, NC has several nice Blueridges in stock. They don't have much of an online presence, though.

The Raleigh GC had a very nice BR163 when I was there about a week ago. I thought it a bit overpriced at $899, though.

Pura Vida · #13 09-17-2019, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleJesse

What model did you get? Do they run good deals on them on amazon?

BR-240A --- dread, Mahogany / Red Spruce (Adi), ebony board and bridge. I got a great deal on it before Amazon changed it's price to align with everyone else. I've landed a few guitars that way, but that's another discussion.