Intimate Sound, Unrivaled Craftsmanship – The Bedell Firseside Parlor Acoustic Guitar
Bedell guitars epitomize the pinnacle of acoustic instrument craftsmanship, meticulously handcrafted with a dedication to sonic excellence and artistic precision. Each Bedell guitar is a testament to the brand’s unwavering commitment to using the finest tonewoods and materials available, resulting in instruments that boast exceptional tone, playability, and aesthetic beauty. Whether it’s the classic resonance of a dreadnought or the intimate charm of a parlor guitar, Bedell offers a diverse range of models to cater to every musician’s unique style and preference. From the seasoned professional to the aspiring enthusiast, a Bedell guitar promises to inspire and elevate any musical journey with its unmatched quality and timeless elegance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
- Top: “Sunken” Fraser River Red Cedar
- Back and Sides: Exotic Nicaraguan Rosewood
- Cutaway: None
- Model Style: Parlor std. depth
- Binding: Figured Dark Koa
- Purfling Top: .020″ Black/.063″ Spalted Maple/.020″ Black
- Purfling Back: .020″ Black/.063″ Spalted Maple/.020″ Black
- Purfling Side: .040″ Black
- Sound hole Rosette (M): .020″Black/.040″Fig.Maple/.020″Black purfs W/ .060″ Spalted Maple ring
- Sound hole Purfling (In): .020″ Black
- Sound hole Purfling (Out): .020″ Black
- Sound hole Size: 3 7/8″
- Back Strip: None
- Tailstrip Pattern: Bedell Taper
- Tailstrip: Figured Dark Koa w/ .040″ black
- Kerfing: Spanish Cedar
- Top Bracing Pattern: Bedell Parlor
- Top Bracing: Adirondack Spruce
- Back Bracing: Adirondack Spruce
Finish/Color
- Peghead: Gloss
- Neck Barrel: Semi Barrel – Stained – Gloss Heel & HS
- Top: Gloss
- Back & Sides: Gloss
- Fretboard: Natural – oiled
- Bridge: Natural – oiled
Neck
- Neck Material: Honduran Mahogany, SOLID, 25.0″, 1 11/16″ (#003-1023)
- Truss Rod: Single 10/32″
- Neck Joint: Dovetail
- Peghead Overlay: Nicaraguan Rosewood (cutoffs from back) w/ .020″ Black underlayment
- Peghead Shape: SOLID
- Peghead Logo & Material: Bedell EBONY
- Peghead Binding/Purfling: .020″ Black underlayment
- Peghead Inlay: None
- Nut Width: 1 11/16″
- Neck Thickness: D- shape Bedell
- Heel Cap: Nicaraguan rosewood (cutoffs from back) w/ .020″ blk
Hardware
- End Pin Type: Ebony
- Strap Button: None
- Bridge Type: Ebony Bedell Pyramid Bridge 1 11/16″ (009-0006.BDL)
- Bridge Pin Type: Ebony
- Tuning Machine: Waverly #4067 Nickel w/ Ebony buttons (012-0019)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Saddle: Bone
- Strings: D’Addario XT PB Light 12-53 (#014-0012)
- Pick Guard: None
- Fret Wire Type: Standard Pre-Cut 1 11/16″
Manufacturer: Bedell Guitar
Model: FS-P-RC/NR
SKU: I684342-N-122016-0-WHXC
UPC: 813724016369
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