D Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar

Top-quality Offset Semi-hollowbody
D'Angelico's popular Deluxe Bedford SH is back! This electric guitar possesses everything that makes its solidbody cousin such a tremendous instrument injecting it with the unbelievable resonance that only a semi-hollowbody can deliver. Boasting an alder body, this Bedford growls like there's no tomorrow while enveloping your tone in a gorgeous layer of warmth. A diverse combination of Seymour Duncan pickups puts an entire universe of tones at your fingertips, and a set maple/walnut neck and silky-smooth ebony fingerboard ensure easy playability. Aside from their excellent tone and comfort, D'Angelico instruments look stunning as well. Paying tribute to D'Angelico's acoustic tradition, this guitar has art-deco-styled stair-step tuning keys, split-block inlays, and an F-hole-inspired pickguard. The Deluxe Bedford SH is sure to inspire your next musical creation — grab yours today and prepare yourself for an unparalleled guitar-playing experience.



Curvy semi-hollowbody combines comfort and resonance
The Deluxe Bedford SH combines the comfort of a curvy offset body with the one-of-a-kind resonance of a semi-hollow instrument. Thanks to its alder body, this Bedford exhibits a sweet-sounding growl, along with truckloads of warmth and ear-tickling mids. Paired with the set-in maple/walnut neck and ebony fingerboard, the Deluxe Bedford SH creates an incredible singing sustain that you're guaranteed to love. You'll also appreciate this semi-hollowbody's satin-finished "C"-shaped neck, and its nearly microscopic neck joint ensures that you'll have no trouble reaching the highest frets.




Seymour Duncan pickups yield a multitude of useful tones
When you plug in and play for the first time, you'll be surprised by how much power the D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH has. It's loaded with Seymour Duncan STR52-1 single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions, plus a Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini Humbucker at the bridge. The Five-Two gets its name from its unique blend of Alnico II and V rod magnets, which yield punchy lows and smooth, sweet highs. The Mini Humbucker churns out classic bright, gritty tones with enough snarl and bite to cut through dense layers of instrumentation. Using this Bedford's 5-way switch, you'll have access to a range of tones, including the spank and twang of the single-coils and the snarling grit of the mini-humbucker. Master volume and tone knobs round out the Deluxe Bedford SH's tonal controls.




The D'Angelico legacy
After mastering his craft during an 18-year apprenticeship, luthier John D'Angelico opened his shop in Manhattan's Little Italy in 1932. Catering to New York's many jazz musicians over the ensuing three decades, D'Angelico and a single apprentice became New York's foremost stringed-instrument builders, creating over 1,000 treasured archtop guitars until John's death in 1964. Following his passing, D'Angelico's legacy lived on only through his rare, legendary instruments. After decades, the D'Angelico brand has resurfaced, bringing back the playability and attention to detail of the company's New York roots. Today, Sweetwater is delighted to offer this fine line of distinguished instruments. D'Angelico uses state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and the finest available materials to create playable works of art for today's guitarist. From a modest shop in Little Italy to the world stage, D'Angelico's dedication to quality craftsmanship ensures that this brand won't be going dormant again any time soon.




D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH Features:

Combines a comfortable offset body with resonant semi-hollow construction
Alder body exhibits a sweet-sounding growl with truckloads of warmth and ear-tickling mids
Seymour Duncan STR52-1 single-coil pickups yield punchy lows and smooth, sweet highs
SM-1b Mini Humbucker churns out classic bright, gritty tones with lots of snarl and bite
Set maple/walnut neck and low-profile heel allow for total access to the upper frets
Satin-finished "C"-shaped neck feels slinky and fast
Grover Super Rotomatic Locking 14:1 tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and easy string changes
Art deco styling adds a classic touch unique to D'Angelico

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSemi-hollowbody
Body ShapeDeluxe Bedford SH
Body MaterialAlder
Body FinishGloss
ColorBlack
NECK
Neck Material3-Piece Maple/Walnut
Neck ShapeC
Neck JointNeck-through
Radius14"
Fingerboard MaterialEbony
Fingerboard InlayMother-of-Pearl/Abalone Split Blocks
Number of Frets22
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.6875"
Nut MaterialTusq
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpieceAdjustable Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
TunersGrover Locking Super Rotomatics
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupSemour Duncan STR52-1 Single-coil
Middle PickupSemour Duncan STR52-1 Single-coil
Bridge PickupSeymour Duncan SM-1b Mini Humbucker
Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching5-way blade pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
StringsD'Angelico Electrozinc, .010-.046
Case IncludedHardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number:DADBEDSHSBKGS

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