Bedell Coffee House Dreadnought Guitar #223002
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- Bedell Coffee House Dreadnought Guitar #223002 - Used
A Monstrous Dreadnought with Adirondack Spruce and East Indian Rosewood!
$2,290.00
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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: The truss rod and bridge required only and were adjusted to, a small degree. A small number of frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. No further work was required.
Discover the Coffee House Dreadnought, serial number 223002, a truly exceptional acoustic guitar that promises to be more than just an instrument—it's an investment in artistry and incredible tone! Crafted with a vibrant Adirondack Spruce top and rich East Indian Rosewood back and sides, this guitar offers a resonant, room-filling sound that’s perfect for any performance or personal pleasure. Its smooth Ebony fretboard with a comfortable 1.687" nut width and classic 25.5" scale length ensures effortless playability. Equipped with K&K Pure Mini electronics and housed in a sturdy Bedell hardshell case, this beauty is ready to sing. And with subtle, expert luthier adjustments like polished and leveled frets, it’s not "as-is," but rather a meticulously maintained masterpiece, supremely playable and rock-solid
For the timeless folk-rock sound that defined an entire generation, look no further than the Bedell Coffee House Dreadnought. These instruments are exquisitely crafted to revive the spirit that inspired the incredible music of the counterculture era: Adirondack spruce tops from individually harvested trees, sustainably grown Indian rosewood backs and sides, traditional body shapes, an espresso sunburst finish, and a handcrafted koa binding.
There is something striking about the sound of rosewood paired with Adirondack spruce… when strummed, the Coffee House guitars take you right back to that moment in time when music was changing forever, when coffee houses were a radical, safe place for youth who wanted to change the world, and who believed in equality, justice, love and authentic self-expression.
The workshop-installed K&K Pure Mini pickups in the Bedell Coffee House Dreadnaught capture the fullness of sound and the vibe of the era authentically, without stage feedback. All Bedell Guitars come with a hardshell case.
It is said we all get to choose what we do with our lives, but in my experience, that’s not strictly true. The passion that was born in my teen years – learning to play the guitar and piano, playing in my neighborhood rock band, and launching imported Bedell Guitars in 1964 – is still a part of me today. I am compelled to live each day in the world of music. When I re-launched Bedell Guitars in 2009, after a four-decade hiatus, it was an emotional decision – not a rational or economically driven pursuit.
I am destined to do what I love most: design and craft inspired acoustic instruments. In 2010, I was gifted the opportunity to acquire a guitar workshop in Bend, Oregon. It was truly a dream come true: sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments, and working with exceptionally talented craftsmen to create Bedell Guitars, all crafted right here in America.
But, as is so often true in life, there was a gnawing at my soul… something that I could not ignore. It was a challenge in my conscience. The reverence I felt for the beauty and tonal brilliance of the exotic tonewoods I was sourcing demanded appreciation and respect… respect for the centuries of life and the organic growth of these extraordinary trees. Whether or not the small quantity of tonewood sets we are using significantly impacts the sustainability of our hardwood and rain forests, the choices we make at Bedell Guitars leaves an imprint on the planet. These choices reflect what we stand for and underline our connectivity between the woods of our forests and our music.
Bedell Guitars is committed to thoughtfully and sustainably honoring this connectivity. No clear-cut trees will ever be used in a Bedell Guitar, and all tonewoods are sourced in a manner consistent with the principles of the Bedell Tonewood Certification Project. In addition, all workshop-installed electronics are made in the U.S.A. by K&K Sound of Coos Bay, Oregon.
Many of you share this respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of our forests and our music, and to honor this reverence, we will share the story of each tonewood set in the Bedell Seed-to-Song Journals that accompany every guitar we make. We will also include the registrations and certifications that assure full compliance with all international regulations and treaties, including CITES and the Lacey Act.
The following pages begin to tell the story of our values, our thoughtful collection of woods, and the magical designs of our guitars. All 2014 Bedell guitars are crafted in Bend, Oregon by the incredible craftsmen featured here. I had no idea life would lead me back to my first love, but I’m so grateful it did, and I am delighted to share with you the gift of these stunning, ethically crafted, and beautiful rich-toned instruments.
Join us on the seed-to-song journey… I hope you are as awed by these woods and the instruments we have created as I am.
Peace,
Tom Bedel
Model: Coffee House Dreadnought
Serial Number: 223002
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back/Sides: East Indian Rosewood
Fretboard: Ebony
Nut Width: 1.687"
Scale Length: 25.5
Top Width: 25.75
Body Depth: 4.75"
Electronics: K&K Pure Mini
Case: Hardshell; Bedell
Payments as low as $52/mo.