Bedell FS-P-AD/BR Fireside Parlor Adirondack Spruce & Brazilian Rosewood handcraft guitar

There is something magical about this Bedell Fireside Parlor with an Adirondack 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. Wherever you decide the magic lies, there’s plenty of it.

Adirondack spruce, Picea rubens, (also known as red spruce) is suffering some decline, particularly at higher elevations and forestry experts believe air pollution may be a key factor.  Minor declines in lower elevation populations have been detected, possibly due to ozone exposure. Picea rubens is listed as an endangered species by the state of New Jersey, and as a “special concern” species by the state of Connecticut.

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        : Maple

Top                     : Adirondack Spruce ( Light Aged Toner High Gloss )

Back & Side      : Brazilian Rosewood ( High Gloss )

Fretboard         : Ebony

Frets                  : 18

Nut Width        : 1.75"

Tuners              : Waverly #4075-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          : Brazilian Rosewood

Inlay               : Corner knots

Scale Length : 25"

Sound Hole : 3.875"

Case               : Custom Ameritage