Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce–Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish

The Bedell Bahia is a purposeful dreadnought built around premium tonewoods and hand-tuned construction, delivering clear projection with the warmth and complexity that Brazilian Rosewood brings to the low end. This is an instrument for players who prioritize authentic materials and meticulous craftsmanship over mass production—expect responsive dynamics across the frequency spectrum with articulation and sustain that reward both fingerstyle and flatpick approaches.

Tonewoods & Sonic Character

Adirondack Spruce top paired with Brazilian Rosewood back and sides creates a bright, focused treble response layered over deep warmth and harmonic complexity. The Honduran Mahogany neck and Brazilian Rosewood fretboard contribute to the overall tonal coherence while the hand-tuned construction ensures the instrument responds dynamically without sacrificing fundamental resonance in the lower registers.

Construction & Playability

At 25" scale length with a 1.69" nut width, the Bahia balances comfort with projection across its 19.67" body length and 14.25" lower bout width. The 18 frets provide accessible upper fretboard range, while body depth ranging from 3.375" at the neck to 4" at the tailblock delivers the full-bodied resonance expected from a dreadnought platform.

Key Features

• Adirondack Spruce top with Gloss Vintage Toner finish
• Brazilian Rosewood back, sides, and fretboard
• Honduran Mahogany neck with hand-tuned construction
• 25" scale length with 1.69" nut width
• Waverly #4075-G slotted headstock tuners, gold with ebony buttons
• 18 frets with mosaic bridge pins
• Body dimensions: 19.67" length, 14.25" lower bout width, 3.375"–4" depth
• Koa binding
• 3 7/8" sound hole
• No onboard electronics
• Set up with D'Addario XT PB Light strings (.012"–.053")

The Bahia projects with clarity and sustains with character—a dreadnought where material quality and construction precision directly translate to performance.