Bedell Limited Edition Dreadnought Adirondack - Ancient Kauri

Ancient Kauri. It is perhaps the oldest wood in the world, found only in the New Zealand countryside, where it’s been submerged and preserved in prehistoric bogs for 50,000 years. It is eminently sustainable. The trees were never cut, but lost in storms long before guitars were a thought, much less a reality. Ancient kauri’s look and tone befits its history, with a prismatic, jewel-like luster and a warmth and shimmer to match its epic sustain. Joined with the all-time powerhouse of Adirondack spruce, this Spotlight model is perfect for what Bill Monroe called the “ancient tones” of bluegrass. There is no instrument more unique—make your unique voice be heard.

Top Wood: Adirondack Spruce
Adirondack provides a very dynamic tone that has a high ceiling for volume. You can strum an Adirondack-topped guitar.......

Side & Back Wood: Kauri
Salvaged, submerged, from ancient bogs in northern New Zealand, Kauri's age alone give it authority

Neck Wood: Honduran Mahogany
Mahogany has a balanced, resonant tone with notable sustain. Mahogany delivers a thick bottom end, right midrange.....

SPECS

• SERIAL NUMBER: 1123011
• WAIST WIDTH: 15.75"
• UPPER BOUT WIDTH: 11.437"
• BODY LENGTH: 20"
• BODY DEPTH: 3.875"
• STRING GAUGE: D'Addario EXP 17's
• ELECTRONICS: LR Baggs Anthem
• BINDING: Tortoise
• INLAY: 4mm Dots
• SCALE LENGTH: 25.5"
• HAND TUNED: Yes
• CASE Bedell deluxe hard shell case