Featured Instrument: Bedell Performance MB-17-M Orchestra Model
Apr 17, 2013 | News & Events
The Orchestra body size has become the blueprint for many "small bodied" guitars and produces a great balance between volume, tonal balance and playing comfort. This model is also made from all Solid woods. This guitar uses a dovetail neck joint which is a strong, self-locking joint that requires precision and skill in the building of a guitar. These two features make all of the difference and result in better tone, sustain, and liveliness. You will not find these features on an acoustic guitar at this price point.
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Featured Instrument: Bedell Performance TB-18-VS Dreadnought
Apr 17, 2013 | News & Events
This classic Dreadnought is made from all Solid woods meaning the Neck, Top, Sides & Back have no laminated woods like those found on cheaper guitars. This guitar uses a dovetail neckjoint which is a strong, self-locking joint that requires precision and skill in the building of a guitar. The end result is better tone, sustain, and overall punch. Combining these two elements in a guitar creates a very desirable instrument usually costing three times as much.
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Dean Dillon and Tom Bedell Design New Bedell Limited Edition in Bend OR
Jan 25, 2013 | News & Events
It wasn't music that first brought Dean Dillon and Tom Bedell together...It was their wives, horses and a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend at Peace Ranch..An after dinner song performance by Dean sparked a long discussion about instruments, song writing, and the relationship between a writer and his guitar..So Tom invited Dean to come to Bend, Oregon and design his own Bedell Limited Edition Model..Examining the exotic woods collection in the Bedell Custom Desing Center was a lively and exciting experience for Dean..Wavering between rosewood, curly maple, cocobolo and many of the other species of woods, Dean came across a piece of walnut that stopped him in his tracks.."A guitar has to speak to me"..It is the major player when it comes to describing how I'm feeling on any given day and what I want to say in song..My melodies have always played a huge role in the success I've had with my music and It takes a great guitar to make that happen..One that works with me no matter what mood I'm in..I had played the steel string parlor...
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‘Blue Sky Riders’ Give Us A Musical Taste From Their New Album
Jan 25, 2013 | News & Events
The 'Blue Sky Riders'…Kenny Loggins, Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr were here to perform 'Just Say Yes' from their debut album 'Finally Home.' 'Finally Home' from the 'Blue Sky Riders' is released next Tuesday, January 29th.
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BEDELL GUITARS OFFERS NEW 1964 AND COFFEEHOUSE SERIES
Dec 31, 2012 | News & Events
100% Made In USA Guitars, Instruments of Change Bend, Or – January 1, 2013 – Bedell Guitars has distilled what players loved about guitars from earlier times and infused these qualities into its instruments today. Following the spirit of Peace, Love & Rock n’ Roll, and invoking the muse of the 60’s folk/rock movement, Bedell Guitars offers the new 1964 and Coffeehouse Series. These guitars capture the organic feel and sound that so many artists recall from the days of their youth, and call to the consciousness of a new generation. The 1964 and Coffeehouse Series are designed to give a vintage look, sound and feel to capture the era. The result is expressiveness of tone and a comfortable playing experience. Both series of guitars feature all-solid woods, dovetail neck joints, and are 100% made in the USA. In addition to the customized Adirondack “X” progressively scalloped tone bars, the Bedell 1964 and Coffeehouse also include: Solid one-piece mahogany neck with...
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