D'Angelico Deluxe Bedford Solid Black

A Bedford Deluxe with a Bold Look, Designed for the Stage

This Deluxe Bedford represents a decidedly premium approach at D'Angelico: meticulous finishes, distinctive aesthetic details (7-ply binding, "F-hole" pickguard), and performance-oriented components. Its offset shape and slim thickness make it an elegant and efficient solidbody, crafted for guitarists seeking a strong visual identity without sacrificing ergonomics.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Deluxe Bedford is well suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a versatile electric guitar with character. The P90s excel in rock, indie, blues, punk, and pop, offering great responsiveness to right-hand playing and guitar volume. The 6-point vibrato encourages nuances (subtle vibratos, "floating" chords) while remaining relevant for punchy rhythms and expressive leads.

Sound

The solid alder body provides a classic balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, helping the guitar to "cut through the mix" without becoming harsh. The set-thru neck (3-piece maple/walnut/maple) promotes a clean attack and good vibration continuity, useful for sustain and precision, especially with overdriven tones. Regarding pickups, the Seymour Duncan P-90 Stack deliver the typical bite and openness of P90s, with a modern signature usable in both clean and crunch settings; the 3-position selector and the 1 volume / 1 tone control setup allow quick access to essentials, whether on stage or in the studio.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

If you want to stay close to the original setup, a 10-46 electric string set is the most coherent choice. For the vibrato, a reliable tuner and regular maintenance (microfiber cloth) will help maintain stable playability and impeccable finish.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	P90 P90	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Category	Asymmetric	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Matt
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Gold

Type	solidbody electric guitar ("Jagstang" format)	Neck thickness	fret 1 = 20 mm / 0.79"; fret 12 = 22 mm / 0.87"
Wood	solid alder (top, back, sides)	Truss rod	double action
Thickness	2.54 cm / 1.00" (25.4 mm)	Bridge	Wilkinson 6-point
Width	33.2 cm / 13.07" (332 mm)	Tailpiece / vibrato	6-point tremolo
Binding	7-ply	Tuners	Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking
Pickguard	F-hole Tortoise, 5-ply	Jack	standard mono
Finish	Matte Walnut	Headstock strap button	Cupola
Profile	C-shape	Included	case
Construction	3-piece maple/walnut/maple, set-thru	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan P90 Stack Neck (Alnico V, 4C)
Fingerboard	ebony	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan P90 Stack Bridge (Alnico V, 4C)
Radius	355 mm / 13.98"	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Inlays	"small diamonds" (acrylic)	Selector	3 positions
Nut	Tusq, 43 mm / 1.69"	Power	none (passive electronics)
Scale length	609.6 mm / 24.00"	Weight	11 kg / 24.25 lb
Frets	22