Bedell Seed to Song Parlor Relic Music Custom 3 of 5 Sinker Redwood Puerto de Iglesia Brazilian Rosewood w/Custom Hardshell Case
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In October of 2023, we had the pleasure of being invited to the Bedell & Breedlove Facility in Bend, OR with the idea of picking out some wood and designing some customs for the shop. We were completely blown away by their Wood Library, their Attention to Detail, their proprietary Sound Optimization Process, and mostly their insane love and level of care for EVERY ASPECT of what they do. From responsibly sourcing their materials to putting the shipping label on the box.
After our amazing factory tour and checking out their insane wood library, we got to work. We spec'd 5 custom parlors (it's no secret how we feel about these, right?…They are absolute CANNONS and perfect couch guitars). The idea was that they’d all have the same specs but with different wood sets that showcase their wide variety and range. We also made it a point to use parts of the back wood set for each headstock overlay, so you can get a sneak peek of the back of the guitar while looking straight at it. This is number 3 of 5 and while you aren't supposed to pick favorites (especially among your children), I am not ashamed to say this is one of my favorite acoustic guitars I've ever laid my hands on. Its just everything. It feels and sounds like the perfect guitar. It hits all the notes, all the ideal frequencies, and acts as a true extension of the player; truly communicating a message like very few guitars are capable of doing. And when you open a guitar case for the first time, have an audible gasp, and put your hands over your face like you could weep at any moment, you know the guitar is something extra, extra special.
Aside from the beautiful appointments & tone woods selected, Bedell uses their proprietary Sound Optimization process to bring out the ideal frequency range in each specific guitar to give you the perfect balance of consistency and goosebump-inducing clarity and richness.
These 5 guitars will forever be special to us and we sincerely hope that they are treasured for life in their forever homes.
Full Specs:
Model - Relic Spec'd Seed to Song Parlor
Finish / Color - Full Natural Gloss
Top Wood - Sinker Redwood
Back & Side Woods - Puerto de Iglesia Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Wood - Genuine Honduran Mahogany
Fretboard Wood - Ebony
Bracing - Adirondack Bracing
Binding - Figured Koa
Purfling - Black / Koa / Black
Rosette - Spalted Maple
Fingerboard Inlay - MOP Custom Corner Knots
Headstock Inlay - MOP Custom Designed
Scale Length - 25"
Fretboard Radius - 16"
Nut Width - 1-3/4"
Fret Amount - 18 frets
Headstock Style - Slotted Open Headstock
Headstock Overlay - Puerto de Iglesia Brazilian Rosewood Matching Front and Back
Bridge - Ebony
Tuners - Waverly Nickel Tuners w/Ebony buttons
Pickup - K&K Pure Sound Mini
Strap buttons - Chrome
Case - Bedell Custom Ameritage Hardshell