D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH Matte Walnut
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A Deluxe Bedford Designed for Modern Versatility
The Deluxe Bedford SH Matte Walnut stands out with a decidedly contemporary approach: an inspired offset silhouette, semi-solid construction with an F-hole, and a Matte Walnut finish with a sober character. With refined details like 7-ply binding and a 5-ply tortoise pickguard, it fits into a high-end aesthetic, crafted for both stage and studio.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
Thanks to its short scale (24.00" / 609.6 mm) and C-profile neck, this electric guitar is very suitable for advanced beginners to experienced guitarists seeking easy playability, smooth bends, and a comfortable playing feel. The S-S-H configuration makes it relevant for pop, indie, funk, rock, and even more aggressive styles when pushing the central mini-humbucker pickup.
The Sound
The solid alder provides a natural balance: clear highs, present mids, and clean lows, ideal for maintaining definition with effects or saturated tones. The semi-solid character, combined with the F-hole, adds a more "alive" feel and some openness in the response without tipping into hollow body behavior.
On the electronics side, the Seymour Duncan STR52-1 pickups at the neck and bridge deliver a clear, articulated, and dynamic tone with excellent attack response. The Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini-Humbucker in the middle position thickens the spectrum with more body and sustain, perfect for beefing up a riff or adding edge to a lead. Everything is simply controlled via 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-position selector switch for quick navigation between brightness, snap, and power.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSH | Body | Alder |
| Category | Asymmetric | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Brown |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Type | Semi-solid "Jagstang" electric guitar with F-hole | Scale length | 24.00" / 609.6 mm |
| Wood | Solid alder | Truss rod | double action |
| Thickness | 1.00" / 25.4 mm | Bridge | Wilkinson 6-point |
| Width | 13.07" / 332 mm | Tailpiece | 6-point tremolo |
| Binding | 7-ply | Tuners | Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking |
| Pickguard | F-hole Tortoise 5-ply | Jack | standard mono jack chassis |
| Finish | Matte Walnut | Headstock strap button | Cupola |
| Profile | C | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (Non-RWRP) |
| Construction | 3-piece maple/walnut/maple neck, Set-Thru | Middle pickup | Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini-Humbucker |
| Radius | 14.00" / 355 mm | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan STR52-1 (RWRP) |
| Inlays | "small diamonds" (Acrylic) | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Frets | 22 | Selector | 5-position switch |
| Neck thickness | fret 1 = 0.79" / 20 mm; fret 12 = 0.87" / 22 mm | Delivered with | case |
| Nut | Tusq, 1.69" / 43 mm | Weight (Kg) | 11 |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford SH Matte Walnut cover?
The S-S-H configuration combines two Seymour Duncan STR52-1 pickups and a central SM-1b mini-humbucker. It suits pop, indie, funk, and rock genres, with more thickness available on positions involving the middle pickup.
Does the 24-inch scale length make playing easier?
With a 24.00-inch (609.6 mm) scale length, this model offers a looser string tension, favorable for bends. The C profile neck, 43 mm wide at the Tusq nut, contributes to comfortable handling.
Which Seymour Duncan pickups equip this guitar?
The neck is fitted with a Seymour Duncan STR52-1 Non-RWRP and the bridge with a STR52-1 RWRP. A Seymour Duncan SM-1b Mini-Humbucker is installed in the middle position. A 5-position selector, one volume, and one tone control all manage the pickups.
Does the Bedford SH have a tremolo and locking tuners?
A 6-point Wilkinson tremolo is paired with Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking tuners.
What is the construction type of the Bedford SH?
This guitar features a semi-solid body made of 25.4 mm thick solid alder, with an F-hole. Its Set-Thru neck is formed from three pieces of maple/walnut/maple and has an ebony fingerboard with a 355 mm radius. A case is included.
