Blueridge BR40T tenor guitar

Blueridge has re-introduced the classic O-sized tenor guitar and has perfectly reproduced this popular model down to the last detail!

Designed as a modern take on the classic 4-string tenor guitar, the BR-40T captures that jangly, rootsy voice that sits perfectly between mandolin and 6-string guitar—making it a go-to for folk, Celtic, swing, and Americana players.

With its slim mahogany neck and easy 23" scale, it’s instantly approachable whether you’re coming from mandolin, banjo, or standard guitar. And thanks to Blueridge’s attention to detail, the BR-40T feels as lively and resonant as instruments costing several times more. Strum it, pick it, tune it Chicago-style or Irish—it’ll always cut through the mix with charm and clarity.

A little history: tenor guitars first showed up in the jazz age of the 1920s, when banjo players were switching over to guitar but wanted something familiar under their fingers. Later, folk revivalists and roots musicians picked them up for their bright, chiming sound—think Nick Reynolds of The Kingston Trio or the jangle in vintage country recordings. That lineage makes the BR-40T not just a fun instrument, but a piece of living tradition.

Specs:

Top: Solid Sitka spruce

Back & Sides: Mahogany (laminate)

Neck: Mahogany, slim profile

Fingerboard & Bridge: Select tonewood (rosewood-style)

Scale Length: 23"

Nut Width: 1 9/32"

Body Shape: 0-size, 14-fret tenor

Finish: Natural high-gloss

Binding: White with black/white top purfling

Hardware: Nickel open-back tuners with butterbean buttons

The Guitar Bar Verdict:

We love the BR-40T because it’s endlessly fun to play and surprisingly versatile—whether you’re backing old-time tunes, adding shimmer to a recording, or just looking for a new flavor in your songwriting toolkit. It’s affordable, reliable, and has that classic tenor sparkle that keeps you reaching for it again and again.