Bedell Special Edition 1940 Dread Adirondack/Mahogany

The Bedell Special Edition 1940 Dreadnought is a masterfully crafted homage to the legendary pre-war era, developed by voicing a new guitar to match the tone of a cherished 1940s dreadnought belonging to bluegrass musician John Chapman. An Adirondack spruce top provides crisp articulation, exceptional headroom and rich harmonic complexity, and Honduran mahogany back and sides add warmth, midrange depth and the natural dryness that gives each note clear separation, for a bold, open voice that cuts through a band and drives a rhythm. The hand-shaped modified V neck, Adirondack bracing and bone nut and saddle all serve that classic sound, while a light warm toner top, dark patina back and sides, ebony binding and spalted maple purfling give it the look of a well-aged heirloom. It is a faithful tribute to the great pre-war dreadnoughts with the comfort and consistency of a modern build.