D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH Desert Gold
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Semi-Solid Format with an "offset" look and F-hole: the comfort of an electric guitar, with a touch of openness and character.
- Extended tonal palette thanks to a 3 Seymour Duncan pickups configuration and a 5-position selector.
- 3-piece set-thru neck (maple/walnut/maple): smooth access to the high frets and a natural sustain feel.
- Premium hardware: 6-point vibrato, Grover locking tuners, meticulous finishes (7-ply binding, 5-ply pickguard).
Manufacturer Information
D'Angelico
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A Deluxe Bedford Designed for Modern Playing
The Deluxe Bedford SH positions itself as a performance-oriented D'Angelico electric guitar: distinctive design, high-end finishes, and renowned components. With its thin body (2.54 cm / 1.00") and compact width, it prioritizes ergonomics while maintaining a strong visual presence, notably thanks to the Desert Gold finish and luthiery details like the F-hole and multi-ply binding.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This Deluxe Bedford SH is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electric guitar capable of moving from clear, articulate playing to thicker tones without losing definition. Its short scale length (609.6 mm / 24.00") facilitates bends and left-hand vibrato, making it very comfortable for indie, pop, funk, alternative rock, blues, and more "vintage-modern" textures.
The Sound
Its solid alder body delivers a classic balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, perfect for a modern mix. The Seymour Duncan setup combines two single coils (neck and bridge) and a mini-humbucker in the middle: you get sharp, snappy attacks on the single coil positions and a thicker tone in the center, ideal for beefing up a riff or supporting a lead. With volume, tone, and a 5-position selector, the guitar encourages quick tonal shifts. The Wilkinson-style 6-point vibrato adds extra expressiveness (subtle vibratos, "shimmer" chords), while the ebony fingerboard and 355 mm / 14.00" radius promote precision, articulation, and fast playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Already strung with 10-46 gauge strings, this guitar naturally accepts electric string sets of the same gauge to maintain vibrato balance. You may also want a mono instrument jack cable (standard size) and a strap for stage or rehearsal use. The included case ensures immediate protection and ease of transport.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | Hybrid | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Asymmetric | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Yellow |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | Semi-Solid "Jagstang" guitar with F-hole | Neck thickness | fret 1: 20 mm / 0.79"; fret 12: 22 mm / 0.87" |
| Wood | solid alder | Truss rod | double action |
| Thickness | 2.54 cm / 25.4 mm / 1.00" | Bridge | Wilkinson 6-point |
| Width | 33.2 cm / 332 mm / 13.07" | Tailpiece | 6-point tremolo |
| Binding | 7-ply | Tuners | Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking |
| Pickguard | F-hole Cream Pearl (5-ply) | Headstock attachment | Cupola |
| Finish | Desert Gold | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (Non-RWRP) |
| Profile | C | Middle pickup | Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini-Humbucker |
| Construction | 3-piece (maple/walnut/maple) set-thru | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (RWRP) |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Radius | 355 mm / 14.00" | Selector | 5 positions |
| Inlays | "small diamonds" (Acrylic) | Jack | standard mono |
| Nut | Tusq | Power | not required (passive electronics) |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Included | case |
| Scale length | 609.6 mm / 24.00" | Weight | 11 kg |
| Number of frets | 22 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What pickup configuration does this guitar have?
The electronics combine two Seymour Duncan STR52-1 pickups in the neck and bridge positions with a Seymour Duncan SM-1b mini-humbucker in the middle. A 5-way selector, a volume, and a tone control allow for sonic versatility.
Does the short scale length facilitate bends?
With a scale length of 609.6 mm (24 inches), this model encourages bends and left-hand vibrato. The neck features a C-shaped profile and an ebony fingerboard with a 355 mm (14 inches) radius. Its 22 frets and 43 mm nut width are designed for precision.
What vibrato system is fitted on the Deluxe Bedford SH Desert Gold?
The Wilkinson 6-point bridge allows for subtle vibratos and shimmer chord effects, while the Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking tuners contribute to tuning stability.
Is it available in a left-handed version?
The specified configuration is intended for right-handed players. The model is listed as not available in a left-handed version.
What accessories are included and what strings should be used?
A case is included with the guitar. The original string gauge is 10-46; electric strings of the same gauge should be used to maintain tremolo balance. The output jack is a standard mono format.
