What Non-Larrivee Acoustic Is On Your *DREAM* List?

[headsup]

Michael Beardsly

[JOYCEfromNS]

Michael Beardsly

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[Capefear]

Tough question. I have two great guitars now, with the D18 and L09. I guess I'd say maybe an L-19 w one of Larrivee's famous inlays. Maybe a Piper inlay with a Torch/Vine fretboard...

I did wander into Harry's Guitars in Raleigh awhile back, and he shoved a Bedell Coffee House w Rosie/Addy, deep sunburst, large body. The guitar was otherworldly, with its clarity, softness, tones, articulation, balance, all the stuff. It just laughed at the Taylors and Martins there....

[Manothemtns]

Tough question. I have two great guitars now, with the D18 and L09. I guess I'd say maybe an L-19 w one of Larrivee's famous inlays. Maybe a Piper inlay with a Torch/Vine fretboard...

I did wander into Harry's Guitars in Raleigh awhile back, and he shoved a Bedell Coffee House w Rosie/Addy, deep sunburst, large body. The guitar was otherworldly, with its clarity, softness, tones, articulation, balance, all the stuff. It just laughed at the Taylors and Martins there....

The Coffee House is a phenomenal guitar. Good to hear someone else shouting out praise for Bedell. Their builds are comparable in quality to Martin with superb attention to detail and fit and finish. Tonally, they have their own unique sound, but it's a beautiful sound. More players need to step out of the box and at least test drive a Bedell. You'll likely drop your jaw in awe and be pleasantly surprised. I was!

I fear that without some well deserved attention, the brand may not be around forever.

My Bedell Model 1964...

[Manothemtns]

Kind of a fun exercise though I'm happy with what I've got now.

1.) Martin M-36

2.) Furch Red Series GA, Alpine Spruce/Cocobolo

3.) Santa Cruz Vintage Southerner (RS)
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Way over top and beyond my horizon: 1961 Martin D-18 in excellent condition.

[Capefear]

The Coffee House is a phenomenal guitar. Good to hear someone else shouting out praise for Bedell. Their builds are comparable in quality to Martin with superb attention to detail and fit and finish. Tonally, they have their own unique sound, but it's a beautiful sound. More players need to step out of the box and at least test drive a Bedell. You'll likely drop your jaw in awe and be pleasantly surprised. I was!

I fear that without some well deserved attention, the brand may not be around forever.

My Bedell Model 1964...

Well, if I had had the money that day or maybe even had my 18 in the car, that Coffee House may well have come home with me.  It is that good. It is comparable imho to the Yairi DYMR70SB, Yairi's high-end 12-fretter.  Except with a better neck (at least for me).  No kidding, folks, Bedell is the real deal.

[Manothemtns]

Well, if I had had the money that day or maybe even had my 18 in the car, that Coffee House may well have come home with me.  It is that good. It is comparable imho to the Yairi DYMR70SB, Yairi's high-end 12-fretter.  Except with a better neck (at least for me).  No kidding, folks, Bedell is the real deal.

I've got an inkling that you'll end up with a Bedell for your next purchase. My 1964 is a FFG (Forever Favorite Guitar)! I've not played a Coffee House but have seen one in one of my San Antonio guitar shops I visit. Gorgeous. I think it's basically a rosewood version of the 1964.

Good luck in your quest for tone! Keep on singing the praises for Bedell. They're basically still trying to force their way into an already saturated market and can probably use any help they can get!

Eric

[Silence Dogood]

Bedell is one of those makers you hardly hear anything about.  I've never seen one in person. 

[Manothemtns]

Bedell is one of those makers you hardly hear anything about.  I've never seen one in person. 

Hi Silence. On the acoustic side of things, I've got a collection of Martin's, Gibson's, Larrivee's,  Takamine's, Furch's, Bedell's, and my Bedell 1964 is as good as any of
them and better than others. It is worse than none and, on some days I refer to it as my Number One! I'll bet you you'd be blown away after playing either a
Bedell 1964 or a Bedell Coffee House. These guitars are on par with Furch and even Collings, and certainly, Martin. Fit and finish are better than anything I've seen and tone is crisp, articulate, with a lot of midrange...very well balanced. IMO, Bedell is the best value in its market segment. These are not cheap Chinese creations like a lot of people think. They're made right alongside Breedlove, in Bend, Oregon and are priced alongside Breedlove, as well. Both companies are owned and overseen by Tom Bedell, Guitar Visionary and Ecological Advocate.


I apologize for being so abrupt. When I see an amazing product or company struggling for a few points of market share, I feel compelled to get the word out. Bedell doesn't have bottomless pockets so word of mouth is tremendously important. I'm even more zealous with Furch Guitars, but I'll spare you the spare you the details...for now. Ha!😋

[Manothemtns]

-Bedell 1964

-Furch D-31SM

[Silence Dogood]

Great info and such beautiful instruments!   I've never seen a Furch guitar in person either.  In fact, I just learned about the brand a couple weeks ago while binging on the Acoustic Tuesday podcast.   So many great makers out there.

[Manothemtns]

I have a friend who's right up there as a luthier...used to work for Collings for years before Bill Collings's death. After Collings, my friend opened a small luthiery and launched a website. He's built a bunch of guitars, mostly Martin types, some Gibsons, some of his own, but after a couple of years in the trenches, had to close and get a "real job" just to make ends meet. I feel for him. Building guitars is his passion. There are tons of these guys out there but very few have the staying power to become a going concern. This, in part, is why I'm drawn to companies like Bedell and Furch. They've got skin in the game and are just big enough to compete in a very tight game. They have to conduct business intelligently...every day. I, somewhat selfishly, want them to succeed because I enjoy spending my money where it does the most good. I have my Martins and Gibsons and love them but, with the industry knowledge I've acquired, I'd choose a Bedell or a Furch over the bigger names. I think they're just that good! And, I like getting more for my money and these companies afford me the option. That's also why I'm a Larrivee fan...though, they're big enough to hold their own without me.

Eric

[Queequeg]

Over the years I have been intrigued with resonators. I have tried many of them and have owned three or four, all single cone instruments.
I began with one of the entry-level imports and from there, I had both a Gibson/Dobro brand and a National (full bell brass).
Each one left me feeling disappointed and I sold them off. They were hard to play, unwieldy things. Felt like driving a bus.
Several years went by but I still had this bug.
Back in the spring of this year I finally connected.
I found a wood-bodied National tri-cone (M1) and I brought it to this area's premier guitar tech. We spent some time discussing what I wanted and how I play (fingerstyle, no picks) and what he could do.
Two weeks later I brought it home and I'm so pleased. I love the rich, warm, wood & metal blended sound, and it plays just like my favorite acoustic guitars now with an exceptionally good custom setup.
Great for blues and just as nice for vintage jazz.
My quest for the elusive resonator finally realized.

[Manothemtns]

Over the years I have been intrigued with resonators. I have tried many of them and have owned three or four, all single cone instruments.
I began with one of the entry-level imports and from there, I had both a Gibson/Dobro brand and a National (full bell brass).
Each one left me feeling disappointed and I sold them off. They were hard to play, unwieldy things. Felt like driving a bus.
Several years went by but I still had this bug.
Back in the spring of this year I finally connected.
I found a wood-bodied National tri-cone (M1) and I brought it to this area's premier guitar tech. We spent some time discussing what I wanted and how I play (fingerstyle, no picks) and what he could do.
Two weeks later I brought it home and I'm so pleased. I love the rich, warm, wood & metal blended sound, and it plays just like my favorite acoustic guitars now with an exceptionally good custom setup.
Great for blues and just as nice for vintage jazz.
My quest for the elusive resonator finally realized.

So cool...and beautiful! Very nice find. I've never played one but the one shown below, a Duesenberg Rezobro electric, caught my eye roughly five years ago. Never really looked into it, but it's a Doozy, so it has to be good. They don't mess around. I thought of it after seeing your new acquisition. I thought you might find it interesting.

[Queequeg]

So cool...and beautiful! Very nice find. I've never played one but the one shown below, a Duesenberg Rezobro electric, caught my eye roughly five years ago. Never really looked into it, but it's a Doozy, so it has to be good. They don't mess around. I thought of it after seeing your new acquisition. I thought you might find it interesting.

I know of Duesenbergs but I've never test-driven one. They have a great reputation. My son is on the hunt for one now and he lives near their facilities. Their hardware is all top shelf.

[tuffythepug]

RE: Bedell Guitars....I have toured their facility in Bend, Oregon.   I was very impressed with their operation and their products.   

[Manothemtns]

I'd like to see that facility! Maybe you can tell me, does each brand have its own production line or do the somehow share the production line?

[ryler]

A Froggy.  I have forgotten the couple of models that I would say yes to.  OMish and smaller.  Is it an H or a K?  I don't know, it's too far out of my price range to research.  But that's my dream.  Played one once and it captured my imagination.

[noyage]

A Huss & Dalton OO-SP, one of the early ones with the 1-7/8" nut width. I played one a long time ago and it still haunts me.
That and and a National El Trovador.  Years ago I learned to play Mike Downling's Rosalie in Open G and wanted an El Trov ever since...

[Tuba Mike]

Mule Resonator
Waterloo Ladder Braced
30's era Kalamazoo KG-11 or Gibson L-00