A SPEEDY OFFSET OFFERING BOLD, CRISPY TONE

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. Available in Oxblood, Black Flake, and Sky Blue with a six-point tremolo.

Features:

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 make 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.

Specifications:

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.
• TAILPIECE: Stopbar.
• PICKGUARD: F-Hole Style, Solid Black (5-ply).
• BACK PLATE: Black.
• PICKUP SELECTOR: 5-way Blade.
• KNOBS: 2 Black Speed Knobs.
• STRAP BUTTONS: Chrome.

NECK

• MATERIAL: Mahogany Scarf.
• FINISH: Satin.
• PROFILE: C-Shape.
• JOINT TYPE: Set-Thru.
• THICKNESS: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm.
• TRUSS ROD: Dual Action.

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.

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.
• BINDING: 3-ply.
• FINISH: Gloss.
• HEADPIN: Cupola.
• 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.

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.

HARDWARE

• HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome.

Special Note on B-Stock:

• This item is considered "B-Stock."
• B-Stock items are new instruments that did not get an A+ in QC.
• B-Stock is the closest to a new condition. There are very small blemishes categorized as “an inch or less”. Many times, these instruments are like new.
• They usually have minor cosmetic blemishes; none of these issues will affect overall playability.