Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural

Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce–Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish

The Bedell Bahia Dreadnought is engineered to capture rich, articulate recordings with its 25" scale length and 1.69" nut width, offering excellent string-to-body coupling and consistent pick response across takes. Hand-tuned construction paired with premium tonewoods creates an instrument that translates dynamically to tape or digital, maintaining clear articulation and sustain whether tracking fingerstyle parts or aggressive flatpick work. This is a serious dreadnought for producers and engineers tracking acoustic material that demands authentic materials and meticulous craftsmanship.

Construction & Materials

Built with Adirondack Spruce top and Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, this Bahia combines bright, focused treble response with the deep warmth and complexity Brazilian Rosewood is known for—ideal for sitting prominently in a mix without requiring heavy EQ intervention. The Honduran Mahogany neck, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard, and Koa binding create a cohesive aesthetic while the Waverly #4075-G slotted tuners with ebony buttons ensure stable tuning across long sessions and period-appropriate hardware that won't date your recordings.

Recording Specifications & Resonance

The instrument measures 19.67" body length with a 14.25" lower bout width, delivering the full-bodied projection and bottom-end definition expected from a dreadnought platform. Body depth ranges from 3.375" at the neck to 4" at the tailblock, and the 18 frets provide accessible upper fretboard range while maintaining strong fundamental resonance in the lower registers for balanced acoustic recordings.

Key Features

• Adirondack Spruce top with Gloss Vintage Toner finish
• Brazilian Rosewood back, sides, and fretboard
• Honduran Mahogany neck with hand-tuned construction
• 25" scale length with 1.69" nut width
• Waverly #4075-G slotted headstock tuners, gold with ebony buttons
• 18 frets with mosaic bridge pins
• Body dimensions: 19.67" length, 14.25" lower bout width, 3.375"–4" depth
• Koa binding
• 3 7/8" sound hole
• No onboard electronics
• Set up with D'Addario XT PB Light strings (.012"–.053")

This Bahia represents the kind of purposeful instrument design where material quality and construction precision directly translate to recording performance—expect a dreadnought that captures with clarity, sustains with character, and tracks reliably across both fingerstyle and flatpick sessions in your studio.