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Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish vs Bedell Bahia Parlor Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish
The Bedell Bahia Dreadnought is a full-sized stage and recording instrument with greater projection and volume, while the Bedell Bahia Parlor is a compact, vintage-voiced collector's piece optimized for intimate fingerstyle and studio work. Choose the Dreadnought for folk performances and recording sessions where power matters; choose the Parlor for players seeking vintage character and comfortable, portable playability.
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Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish
Bedell Bahia Parlor Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish
Specs side by side
| Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish | Bedell Bahia Parlor Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,151.00 | $6,151.00 |
| Brand | Bedell Guitars | Bedell Guitars |
| Body | Dreadnought | Parlor |
| Body Type | Hollow | Hollow |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 Frets | 18 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| String Type | Steel | Steel |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Bedell Bahia Dreadnought Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish
- ✓ Full dreadnought body delivers greater projection and stage presence
- ✓ Larger lower bout width (14.25") and deeper body (3.375–4") produce robust, penetrating tone
- ✓ Better suited to both fingerstyle and flatpick techniques with responsive dynamics
- ✓ 1.69" nut width provides standard comfort and spacing for most players
Why choose Bedell Bahia Parlor Adirondack Spruce-Brazilian Rosewood Natural Finish
- ✓ Parlor body is more compact and comfortable for extended playing sessions
- ✓ Century-aged Brazilian rosewood (pre-CITES, stored 50+ years) delivers crystallized vintage resonance
- ✓ Articulate lows and sparkling highs ideal for studio recording and nuanced fingerstyle
- ✓ Limited-edition heirloom status with koa binding and mosaic pin inlay details
Frequently asked questions
What's the main tonal difference between these two Bahias?
The Dreadnought emphasizes bright, focused treble with deep warm bass and harmonic complexity across a larger soundboard. The Parlor delivers articulate lows and sparkling highs with a crystalline, vintage character—more intimate and refined, less powerful.
Which is better for fingerstyle players?
Both suit fingerstyle, but the Parlor's compact size and vintage responsiveness excel in studio and private settings, while the Dreadnought's larger body and 1.69" nut width offer more projection and standard ergonomics for performance.
What makes the Parlor's Brazilian rosewood special?
It is pre-CITES material legally documented as aged over 50 years in Spanish storage before Bedell's 2013 acquisition, creating what Bedell terms 'music wood' with unparalleled crystallized resonance and depth.
Are both at the same price tier and craftsmanship level?
Yes, both are premium-tier Bedell instruments hand-tuned and handcrafted in Oregon by master luthiers using heirloom materials. The Parlor's limited-edition status and century-aged wood may command higher collector value.