The Bedford SH—previously only offered as a Deluxe Limited Edition model—is now available in the Premier Series. Featuring a sleek, modern f-hole design on the upper bout, the Bedford SH integrates a warm acoustic element into a three-pickup electronics configuration that offers a bold variety of tones. The combination of two Duncan Designed single-coils in the neck and middle positions followed by a Duncan Designed mini-humbucker in the bridge creates a uniquely bold, but familiarly spanky tonal palette while a 5-way blade makes tone selection simple.

One-of-a-Kind Design

For an added edge of acoustic warmth to its three-pickup configuration, the Premier Bedford SH features a contoured F-hole over its oversized body chamber, perfectly blending the tonal worlds of solid-bodies and semi-hollows.

Unique Three-Pickup Configuration

Refreshing the standard three-pickup/five-way blade configuration, the Premier Bedford SH features two tele-style pickups in the neck and middle positions, while a mini-humbucker is nestled into the bridge, resulting in five incomparable, rich tones.

Slim, Satin-finished Set Neck

No matter the player, no matter the hands, a C-shape neck and 14-inch fingerboard radius makes for supreme playability free of wrist-ache. No sticky fretting hand, no wrist-ache—all comfort.

Something New

Since its debut, the Bedford SH has carved out its own unique territory in the world of three-pickup solid-bodies.

Features

Hardware

• Hardware Color : Chrome

Headstock

• Headstock Shape : Standard
• Logo Inlay : Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
• Series Inlay (Front) : Mother of Pearl Premier Shield Logo
• Serial Number (Back) : Model Name, Serial Number
• Headpin : Cupola
• Binding : 3-ply
• Finish : Gloss
• Tuners : Grover 109 Super Rotomatic
• Strings : D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46)
• Truss Rod Cover : Aluminum Skyscraper
• Nut Width : 1 11/16”
• Nut Material : PPS

Fingerboard

• Material : Ovangkol
• Binding : 3-ply
• Fretwire : Medium Vintage Nickel Silver
• Scale Length : 24.75"
• Radius : 14"
• Top Inlay : White Pearloid Block
• Side Marker : Yes
• Fret Number : 22

Neck

• Material : Maple Scarf
• Finish : Satin
• Profile : C-Shape
• Joint Type : Set-Thru
• Thickness at 1st Fret : 20mm
• Thickness at 12th Fret : 22mm
• Truss Rod : Dual Action

Body

• Body Shape : Offset
• Body Style : Semi-solid with Contoured F-Hole
• Body Depth : 1.625"
• Body Width : 13.25"
• Color : Black Flake
• Finish : Gloss
• Top Material : Basswood
• Back Material : Basswood
• Side Material : Basswood
• Binding : N/A
• Bridge : Chrome Tune-O-Matic
• Tail & Tailpiece : Stopbar
• Pickguard : F-Hole Style, Cream Pearl (5-ply)
• Back Plate : Black
• Pickup Selector : 5-way Blade
• Knobs : 2 Black Speed Knobs
• Strap Buttons : Chrome

Electronics

• Electronics Overview : 2 Single Coil / 1 Mini-Humbucker / 1 Volume / 1 tone / 5-way blade
• Pickup (Neck) : Duncan Designed TE-103 (chrome cover)
• Pickup (Middle) : Duncan Designed TE-103 (chrome cover)
• Pickup (Bridge) : Duncan Designed MH-102 (chrome cover)
• Pots : 500k
• Output Jack : Standard Mono

Accessories

• Case Included (Yes/No) : Yes
• Gig Bag
• Case Model : DPEATLBEDBAG