Description
Blueridge BR-40TCE Contemporary Series Acoustic-Electric Tenor Guitar + 12-Month Lessons is an acoustic-electric guitar with a solid Sitka spruce top and laminate select mahogany back and sides, a natural high gloss finish, a cutaway and built-in electronics (L.R Baggs E.A.S Pickup with Built-In Volume Control), tuned D-G-B-E (baritone ukulele tuning) or C-G-D-A (tenor guitar tuning).
Specifications
| SKU | BR-40TCE |
|---|---|
| Body shape | Tenor Guitar |
| Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Select mahogany laminate |
| Finish | Natural High Gloss |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | East Indian Rosewood |
| Nut | Bone |
| Binding | Tortoise with Black & White Lines |
| Bracing | Forward-Shifted Scalloped X |
| Cutaway | Venetian |
| Top Fret Markers | Mother-of-Pearl Dots |
| Inlay | Mother-of-Pearl |
| Electronics | L.R Baggs E.A.S Pickup with Built-In Volume Control |
| Tuners | Nickel-Plated |
| Strings | D'Addario EJ66 Bronze Wound Set |
| Tuning | D-G-B-E (baritone ukulele tuning) or C-G-D-A (tenor guitar tuning) |
Measurements
| Scale Length | 22.9” |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.28” |
What is included
- Blueridge BR-40TCE Contemporary Series Acoustic-Electric Tenor Guitar
- ProTour BV-1511 Standard Gig Bag
- 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership: online guitar lessons for all levels, with video lessons, tabs, backing tracks and weekly live Zoom lessons
Common questions
How do I claim the Rock Like The Pros membership?
After you order, we email you a link to claim your 12-month Rock Like The Pros Premium membership. The membership includes courses from beginner through advanced, plus the weekly live Zoom lessons. A card is needed to sign up, but nothing is charged today. After 12 months the membership renews at $188 a year unless you cancel.
Is the Blueridge BR-40TCE solid wood or laminate?
The Blueridge BR-40TCE has a solid Sitka spruce top and laminate select mahogany back and sides.
Does the Blueridge BR-40TCE have a pickup?
Yes. The Blueridge BR-40TCE has built-in electronics (L.R Baggs E.A.S Pickup with Built-In Volume Control), plus a cutaway for reaching the higher frets.
How is the Blueridge BR-40TCE tuned?
The Blueridge BR-40TCE is tuned D-G-B-E (baritone ukulele tuning) or C-G-D-A (tenor guitar tuning).
Does the Blueridge BR-40TCE come with a case or gig bag?
Yes. The Blueridge BR-40TCE comes with a ProTour BV-1511 Standard Gig Bag.
Who is the Blueridge BR-40TCE for?
The Blueridge BR-40TCE suits guitar players who want a comfortable, good-sounding instrument for practice and playing out. Its solid Sitka spruce top gives a bright and clear sound with more volume and depth than an all-laminate guitar. The built-in pickup lets you plug into an amp or PA for gigs, open mics and recording.
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