Bedell FS-P-EU/BR Fireside Parlor European Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood handcraft guitar

There is something magical about this Bedell Fireside Parlor with a European Spruce top and stunning Brazilian back and sides. It might be the sonic combination of these two complimentary tonewoods, which gives this guitar a classic look and an elegant sonic beauty. Or maybe it’s the combination of comfort and response afforded by Bedell’s deep parlor body style which assists these tonewoods in projecting their sweet tone with a strong volume and ringing sustain.

European spruce

European spruce is often thought of as the ultimate wood for classical guitars because of its light weight and stiffness, coupled with its very pale, even coloration. From Europe; northwest Norway and Poland eastward, and also in the mountains of Central Europe, to the western edge of the Alps, and southeast in the Carpathians and Balkans, to the extreme north of Greece. Provides a sound rich in overtones, focused, full of nuance and tone color — a sound often preferred by fingerpickers. It offers a quicker response and greater headroom than Engelmann. Usually takes a slightly longer period of playing time to open up than Engelmann or Sitka. Very light in color. Pale, even coloration.

Brazilian rosewood

An endangered and carefully protected species, Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra) is the most precious of tonewoods. Simply called “rio” by Brazilians, it is highly regarded among luthiers and collectors for its magical tonal character and deep, rich beauty – and it is vigorously regulated; it is protected with the same level of regulation as ivory.  Brazil – recognizing  the value of its rosewood trees – outlawed the exportation of  Brazilian rosewood logs in the late ‘60s. The ban  was a blow to luthiers and guitar manufacturers worldwide, since it was widely believed that there was no better combination for acoustic guitars than Brazilian rosewood paired with spruce. From that point onward, fewer and fewer players would have the chance to own a Brazilian rosewood guitar, and most would have to settle for other rosewood substitutes… and if you’ve ever played an acoustic guitar crafted from Brazilian rosewood, you know there is no substitute.

Brazilian rosewood produces a loud, warm, rich tone, with full deep bases, brilliant trebles, delivering excellent sustain and clarity. Its appearance varies from brick red and burnt orange to shades of dark brown to violet color with black spidery streaks.

Body Type          : Parlor

Neck wood        : Honduran Mahogany

Top                     : European Spruce (Antique Teardrop Burst)

Back & Side      : Brazilian Rosewood (Gloss)

Fretboard         : Ebony

Frets                  : 18

Nut Width        : 1.75"

Tuners              : Waverly #4067-G Gold w/Ebony buttons

Lower bout      : 14.25"

Waist                : 8.75"

Upper bout     : 10.312"

Body Length   : 19.67"

Body Depth    : 3.625" at neck ; 4.25" at tail

String              : D' Addario XT PB Light ( .012" - .053" )

Binding          : Figured Maple

Inlay               : Fireside

Scale Length : 25"

Sound Hole : 3.875"

Case               : Custom Ameritage