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 prized by Guitarists for it's superb volume & beautiful tone. Bedell have some 400 year old Addy, and this is from that tree.

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 Adirondack 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 true 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.

Bedell acquired a rare, large stock of Brazilian Rosewood that was harvested in the 50's and this amazing Guitar comes with chain of custody documents, making it legal to cross borders.