Blueridge
BR-160
Acoustic· Bluegrass dread
Vintage-spec Adirondack-top dread distributed through Saga — popular in bluegrass jam circles and at flat-pickin' contests. The 'budget Bourgeois' that bluegrass forums recommend.
Best strings for Blueridge BR-160
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
D'Addario
EJ17 Medium Phosphor Bronze
13–56 · $7.99
Bluegrass medium gauge — BR-160 owners flatpicking jam circles need EJ17 13-56 for projection.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability3
Value9
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Martin
Authentic Acoustic SP
12–54 · $7.99
Bluegrass standard — Martin SP is what bluegrass players use across all dread brands including Blueridge.
Brightness5
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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D'Addario
EJ16 Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $6.99
Light gauge for non-bluegrass Blueridge use — fingerstyle and singer-songwriter contexts.
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value9
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
Newtone
Heritage Acoustic
12–54 · $14.99
Brightness6
Warmth9
Sustain8
Durability6
Playability7
Value6
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D'Addario
ETB92 Phosphor Bronze Baritone
13–62 · $9.99
Brightness4
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability3
Value7
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John Pearse
600L Phosphor Bronze
12–53 · $10.99
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain8
Durability5
Playability7
Value6
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Elixir
Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze
12–53 · $13.99
Brightness8
Warmth5
Sustain6
Durability9
Playability6
Value8
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Martin
MA540 Custom Light
11–52 · $7.49
Brightness7
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability5
Playability8
Value8
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Martin
Marquis Phosphor Bronze
12–54 · $9.49
Brightness6
Warmth7
Sustain6
Durability4
Playability6
Value8
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