*** We hold monthly guitar auctions. to be notified by e-mail. *** This beautiful hand-carved Blueberry Dreadnought guitar with an Alaskan spruce top and Balinese Rosewood back and sides features gorgeous Tiger motif carvings and inlays. It was completed on July 3rd 2013 and is the 1,211th Blueberry instrument. The serial number is D1307032. Blueberry Guitars come with Gotoh Tuners and D'Addario medium gauge strings. Your guitar will be delivered in a soft case with a signed warranty.
Detailed description This hand-carved Blueberry Dreadnought guitar has an Alaskan Spruce top with hundreds of hand carved grooves on the surface that greatly enhance the volume, resonance, projection and sustain. The back and sides are Balinese Rosewood and the neck is a combination of Rosewood and Mahogany. The inlay on the fretboard is Balinese White Angel wood and the carving on the headstock is Balinese White Angel wood that was stained and inlayed into the Macassar ebony headstock. The fretboard is also Macassar ebony. The nut and saddle are made of bone and there is an adjustable double action truss rod that uses a 5/32 Allen key.
Blueberry Groove guitars have hundreds of hand-carved grooves in carefully selected acoustic panels on the top wood, creating a resonance never before heard or felt on an acoustic guitar. Due to these hand carved grooves, the whole guitar comes alive when it is played and the resonance and projection are greatly enhanced.In addition, the carved grooves on the top make most if not all scuff marks impossible to see. They also make for an exquisite texture on the surface of the guitar body.
The tops of most guitars are made of either Spruce or Cedar. These are very soft woods and are almost impossible to carve into. Until recently, Blueberry guitars focused on carving on the backs, sides and headstocks. After more than two years of experimentation with different chisels and carving methods, our woodcarvers have developed the skill to carve onto the tops without damaging the structural integrity of the wood.All Blueberry Guitars are made with solid woods of standard wood thicknesses - we do not use thicker woods to adjust for the carvings. It is the unique skill of the Balinese woodcarvers and their specialized chisels that allow them to carve intricate details onto very soft thin woods. One of the secrets to the sweet and clear Blueberry sound is the effect of the increased resonation caused by the contoured carved grooves on the guitar body. This is a unique signature feature exclusive to Blueberry Guitars.
This guitar is equipped with a LR Baggs iBeam Active system which reproduces its natural tone while maintaining perfect string balance and providing full dynamic range. The iBeam is microphonic enough to hear the rich texture of finger squeak and top tapping, but is resistant to feedback and gives you excellent amplified sound without a hint of piezo quack. To find out more about this high quality pickup system, visit
The Dreadnought is our largest, deepest instrument, just right for the flat-picking singer/songwriter, or bluegrass musician. Powerful, with a sonorous, crisp bass and clear, ringing trebles, it matches the intensity of the banjo and fiddle player, and its dynamic range perfectly complements vocal accompaniment.
Most large, deep guitars tend to muddy the sound, at the expense of clear bass notes, and a clear definition overall. We think you will find that this is not the case with the Blueberry dreadnought. Notes are powerful but clear, with crispness throughout the tonal range, and balance across the board.
Most large, deep guitars tend to muddy the sound, at the expense of clear bass notes, and a clear definition overall. We think you will find that this is not the case with the Blueberry dreadnought. Notes are powerful but clear, with crispness throughout the tonal range, and balance across the board.
| Number of frets: Scale length: Width lower bout: Upper bout: Body length: Body depth at heel: At butt: Total length: Nut width: String-spread at saddle: | 2025 1/2" (648mm)15 3/4" (40cm)11 3/4" (29.8cm)20" (50.8cm)4 1/2" (11.5cm)5" (12.7cm)42" (106.7cm)1 3/4" (44.5mm)2 1/4" (56mm) |
The best quality woods have been sourced throughout the world to be used at our workshops. They have each been selected for their beauty and exceptional quality towards the final sound. The thin, hard finish that we use, very similar to French polish, but without the danger of softening or alcohol damage, never dampens the sound with too much weight. It won't crack, peel or chip and is especially wear resistant.
Playability is a major consideration when designing each guitar. All Blueberry fretboards are wood bound so the feel of the neck is always smooth and free of sharp frets. In addition, hardwood laminates stiffen the neck, adding to the instrument's ability to hold its tune.
Playability is a major consideration when designing each guitar. All Blueberry fretboards are wood bound so the feel of the neck is always smooth and free of sharp frets. In addition, hardwood laminates stiffen the neck, adding to the instrument's ability to hold its tune.
Customization options
WOULD YOU LIKE A PIEZO ACOUSTIC PICKUP INSTALLED? To have us install either the active iBeam or new Anthem pickup from LR Baggs (product information ) simply advise us at the time of purchase. Prices installed are 230.00 and 375.00 respectively, strap pins included.
WOULD YOU LIKE STRAP PINS INSTALLED? We will install 2 Strap pins upon request for $60.00. If you would like to have both the LR BAGGS Active iBeam Pickup and one extra Strap pin installed, the cost is $230.00 (note that the plug for the pickup acts as a strap pin).
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE US TO SET THE ACTION ON YOUR GUITAR? We are happy to set the action on your guitar to your specifications. If you do not have any specific action requirements, we will set the action to Medium/Low.
NOTE TO LEFT HANDED PLAYERS We can convert this guitar to left handed at no extra cost. The conversion to "lefty" will add 2 weeks to the delivery time.
CUSTOM ORDERS We can work with you to create a very special and personal guitar. Custom projects typically take from 12-16 weeks from conception to delivery. Payment is 50% at the beginning of each project and the balance payable just before delivery. We will provide artists drawings and photographs of the guitar's progress as it is being built.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE WRITE TO US We have three Luthiers on hand at all times to answer your questions and we are always happy to hear from you.
WOULD YOU LIKE STRAP PINS INSTALLED? We will install 2 Strap pins upon request for $60.00. If you would like to have both the LR BAGGS Active iBeam Pickup and one extra Strap pin installed, the cost is $230.00 (note that the plug for the pickup acts as a strap pin).
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE US TO SET THE ACTION ON YOUR GUITAR? We are happy to set the action on your guitar to your specifications. If you do not have any specific action requirements, we will set the action to Medium/Low.
NOTE TO LEFT HANDED PLAYERS We can convert this guitar to left handed at no extra cost. The conversion to "lefty" will add 2 weeks to the delivery time.
CUSTOM ORDERS We can work with you to create a very special and personal guitar. Custom projects typically take from 12-16 weeks from conception to delivery. Payment is 50% at the beginning of each project and the balance payable just before delivery. We will provide artists drawings and photographs of the guitar's progress as it is being built.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE WRITE TO US We have three Luthiers on hand at all times to answer your questions and we are always happy to hear from you.
Payment Policy We currently accept PayPal and credit cards by phone. Canadian customers will be charged GST. Quebec residents will also be charged QST.
Shipping Policy We ship worldwide. Shipping insurance is included. FedEx tracking number will be provided once the guitar is shipped.
Guarantee Every Blueberry Guitar is covered by a lifetime warranty, see for more details. We offer a seven day "no questions asked" full refund policy. Review our excellent feedback and bid with confidence - your satisfaction is guaranteed!
If you are unsure about buying a Blueberry Guitar and would like to play and hear one first, we can send you a demo Blueberry Guitar in either a Grand Concert, Dreadnought or Classical model to try it for 3 days and then return it to us. We would charge you $75.00 to partially cover our shipping costs. Should you decide to purchase a new Blueberry Guitar, we would credit the $75.00 towards the price of your new guitar. This offer only applies to customers in USA or Canada. A $500.00 security deposit would be required. The deposit is refunded when the guitar is returned to us in good shape.
Note to all Blueberry guitar owners: If you would like to trade in your existing Blueberry guitar and use the credit towards a new one, please let us know. We will make you a fair offer as we are able to extend the warranties on used Blueberries to their new owners. About us Blueberry Guitars is the inspiration of Montreal businessman and musician Danny Fonfeder who conceived the idea of marrying outstanding craftsmanship to extraordinary art. American luthier and educator, George Morris, and Balinese woodcarver, Wayan Tuges, brought together two great craft traditions, combining the best of Western technology with the best woodcarvers in the world. Each guitar is handmade and unique in detail and materials. Each is a work of art worthy of the finest musicians. A special group of craftsmen add their exceptional skills to every guitar before it is tested and judged ready to be called a Blueberry Instrument. Blueberry Guitars embody a marriage of East and West. They celebrate the joining of mind and spirit, functionality and artful reverence. No two are alike. All meet the exacting standards demanded by great musicianship and art connoisseurs and can satisfy even those who demand perfection.
This guitar was delicately handmade under the supervision and guidance of Master Balinese Luthier and Wood Carver Wayan Tuges. It has gone through a rigorous series of quality control checks before it was given a serial number and offered for sale. The sound of each Blueberry guitar is unique and our guitars are known to produce extraordinary volume and clarity while also being incredibly light and very easy to play.All Blueberry guitars are handmade and carved on the Island of Bali, home to the most gifted woodcarving artists in the world, whose traditions go back thousands of years. Once a guitar is completed, it is sent to Montreal where tuners are added and final setup, inspections and adjustments are made. It takes over 60 days to produce each guitar. The fingerprint of the Master Wood Carver on the inside label certifies its authenticity.
Recent recording artists playing Blueberry guitars include Nashville session players Dino Bradley (of the Hank Williams Junior's band), Susanna Barrette, Josh Finlayson, country music star Charlotte Medley, Universal artist and 2 time Juno award winner George Canyon and also best selling Canadian artists Paul Deslaurier and Rob Lutes.
Blueberry guitars are instruments of delicate precision. Because they are not mass-produced, they can afford to be finely braced for optimal performance. They are therefore noticeably richer in harmony, greater in sensitivity, more dynamic in range and possess superior sounds.
Blueberry guitars are instruments of delicate precision. Because they are not mass-produced, they can afford to be finely braced for optimal performance. They are therefore noticeably richer in harmony, greater in sensitivity, more dynamic in range and possess superior sounds.