D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford Matte Walnut
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Deluxe Bedford: The D'Angelico Spirit in a Modern Solidbody Version
With the Deluxe Bedford, D'Angelico translates its visual identity (premium details, refined binding, aesthetic signature) into a decidedly contemporary solidbody. This Matte Walnut version focuses on serious luthiery (solid alder, reinforced 3-piece neck) and branded hardware, creating an electric guitar made for both stage and studio, without compromising playability.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
The Deluxe Bedford is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive solidbody with character and true versatility. The P90 Stack pickups easily cover rock, blues, indie, pop, and more aggressive styles, while the 6-point vibrato invites nuances, subtle vibratos, and lighter attacks. Its short scale (24") favors bends and a soft touch, ideal for dynamic playing.
Sound
The solid alder body provides a classic balance: clean low-mids, sharp attacks, and great clarity in chords and riffs. The set-thru neck (partial neck-through) enhances the sense of continuity between neck and body, with a balanced response and generous sustain. The Seymour Duncan P90 Stack pickups deliver the P90 DNA (present mids, biting tone, excellent articulation) while remaining more controlled thanks to their stacked design. The simple and effective electronics (1 volume, 1 tone, and a 3-position selector) make quick adjustments easy: from punchy cleans to dense crunch and harmonically rich overdrive.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay close to the original setup, use a set of 10-46 electric guitar strings (same gauge as the supplied D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's). A 6.35 mm mono instrument cable is also perfectly suited to the standard jack output.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | P90 P90 | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Category | Asymmetric | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Brown |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | "Jagstang" solidbody electric guitar | Frets | 22 |
| Wood | solid alder (top, back, sides) | Scale length | 609.6 mm / 24.00" |
| Thickness | 2.54 cm / 1.00" (25.4 mm) | Nut | Tusq, 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Width | 33.2 cm / 13.07" (332 mm) | Bridge | Wilkinson 6-point |
| Binding | 7-ply binding | Tailpiece | 6-point tremolo |
| Pickguard | tortoise F-hole (5-ply) | Tuners | Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking tuners |
| Finish | Matte Walnut | Output | standard mono jack socket |
| Profile | C | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan P90 Stack Neck (Alnico V, 4C) |
| Construction | 3-piece maple/walnut/maple | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan P90 Stack (Alnico V, 4C) |
| Assembly | Set-Thru | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Truss rod | double-action | Selector | 3-position switch |
| Neck thickness | fret 1 = 20 mm / 0.79"; fret 12 = 22 mm / 0.87" | Strings (installed) | D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Headstock strap button | Cupola |
| Radius | 355 mm / 13.98" | Case | included |
| Inlays | "small diamonds" (acrylic) | Weight | 11 kg |
Questions frequently asked
What music styles are suitable for the D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford Matte Walnut?
The Seymour Duncan P90 Stack Alnico V pickups provide pronounced mids and a biting tone suited for rock, blues, indie, and pop. The 3-way selector switch allows switching between the two pickups and their combination.
Does the 24-inch scale length facilitate bending?
With a 609.6 mm (24-inch) scale length, this model offers a smooth playing feel and makes bending easier. The neck has a C profile measuring 20 mm at the 1st fret and 22 mm at the 12th fret. The ebony fingerboard features a 355 mm radius and 22 frets.
Do the P90 Stack pickups produce background noise?
The stacked design of the Seymour Duncan P90 Stack aims for more controlled output while retaining the P90 character. Both pickups are equipped with Alnico V magnets and 4-conductor wiring.
What vibrato is installed on this guitar?
A Wilkinson 6-point vibrato is fitted, with a 6-point tremolo bridge.
What strings and cable should be used with this model?
The original setup uses D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's; therefore, a set of electric strings in 10-46 gauge is appropriate. The output jack on the chassis is a standard 6.35 mm mono instrument jack socket. Locking Grover 509 Super Rotomatic tuners come installed from the factory.
