Bedell LTD Dreadnought Cutaway Buckskin Redwood–Esperanza Brazilian Ro
Description
Bedell LTD Dreadnought Cutaway Buckskin Redwood–Esperanza Brazilian Rosewood
This Bedell LTD cutaway dreadnought delivers responsive fingerstyle playability with its sloped cutaway design and fast neck profile, making upper-fret access intuitive without sacrificing the body resonance of a full dreadnought. The combination of premium tonewoods and thoughtful ergonomics positions this instrument for players who value both comfort during extended sessions and the acoustic character that comes from carefully selected materials.
Tone & Electronics
The Buckskin Redwood top paired with Esperanza Brazilian Rosewood back and sides creates a tonal palette with clarity and sustain characteristic of this wood pairing. Built-in L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics provide transparent amplification without coloring the instrument's natural acoustic voice, keeping your stage tone pure and responsive.
Playability & Construction
The sloped cutaway design allows seamless access to higher frets while maintaining structural integrity and tonal capacity—essential for gigging musicians who need both reach and reliability. The fast neck profile enables comfortable chord navigation and single-note work across the fingerboard, cutting down fatigue on long sets.
Key Features
- Dreadnought body with sloped cutaway
- Buckskin Redwood top
- Esperanza Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
- Fast neck profile
- L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics
- Premium limited edition construction
- Full-size dreadnought resonance with cutaway playability
- Acoustic-first amplification system
This limited edition Bedell combines luthier craftsmanship with the practical demands of stage performance and recording sessions.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Bedell LTD Dreadnought Cutaway pairs full dreadnought resonance with a sloped cutaway for seamless upper-fret access—a rare combination that keeps the body's natural projection intact while making extended passages comfortable. Built from Buckskin Redwood and Esperanza Brazilian Rosewood with a fast neck profile, it delivers the clarity and sustain that fingerstyle players and touring musicians demand, with L.R. Baggs Anthem electronics preserving the acoustic voice on stage or in the studio. Choose this if you need an instrument that doesn't compromise stage presence for playability, and you value the tonal character only premium tonewoods and thoughtful lutherie can deliver.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Fingerstyle
- ✓ Folk
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Live Performance
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Hard Rock
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this cutaway dreadnought and a standard dreadnought?
This Bedell features a sloped cutaway design that allows seamless access to higher frets without sacrificing the structural integrity or full body resonance of a dreadnought. You get upper-fret playability while retaining the projection and sustain that make dreadnoughts ideal for stage and session work.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and folk playing?
Yes. The fast neck profile and sloped cutaway design make it exceptionally comfortable for fingerstyle and folk work, and the Buckskin Redwood and Esperanza Brazilian Rosewood pairing deliver the clarity and responsiveness those styles demand.
What electronics come with it, and will they color the tone?
The L.R. Baggs Anthem preamp is built in and designed as an acoustic-first amplification system—it captures the instrument's natural voice transparently without adding color or feedback characteristics that would mask the wood's character.
What skill level does this guitar require?
This is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who appreciate premium construction and can fully utilize the tonal palette of Brazilian Rosewood and the ergonomic benefits of the cutaway design.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The Bedell LTD excels in fingerstyle, folk, studio sessions, and live performance. It is not optimized for metal or hard rock playing styles.