Bedell Rio Series

Bedell Guitars Launches the Rio Series

New Brazilian rosewood series with stunning Bedell “Rio” burst

Bend, OR (December 16, 2015) – Brazilian rosewood has long been heralded as the pinnacle of guitar body tonewoods. Thought many of the tonewoods in the rosewood family grow in the tropics, none has ever matched the magical Dalbergia nigra of Brazil. Decades of being buried in a wet environment and the slow natural aging of the Esperanza tree somehow results in the finest music wood of all. You can hold a tonewood set between your fingers and feel it vibrate. A bright glass-like ring that sustains, and that unique Brazilian rosewood aroma, are a testament to its life.

With this prodigy of Brazilian rosewoods, Bedell Guitars has created the Rio Power Dread, the Rio Bold Orchestra, and the Rio Regal Parlor. They are extraordinary Brazilian instruments. Due to Esperanza’s denseness a thinner more responsive back is used. A hand selected extra stiff salvaged Bearclaw Sitka spruce soundboard and tone bars are hand carved for 100% tuned tops. The one-piece Honduran mahogany neck is dovetailed into the body with a compound taper similar to how vintage guitars were made in the 1930’s. And a stunning Bedell Rio Burst is applied to compliment the magic of the music these instruments produce.

All of Bedell Guitar’s Brazilian rosewood is legally documented for world travel and future conveyance. A concierge service is available to assist musicians with required travel permits or international sales. Doing the right thing never sounded better.

Learn more about the Bedell Rio series here.

Full Specs:

$6,990 MAP
Solid salvaged Sitka spruce top
Solid Brazilian rosewood back and sides
Honduran mahogany neck
Ebony fretboard/bridge
Ebony binding
Bone nut/saddle
1 11/16” nut width
Waverly tuners
Bedell “Rio” Burst Gloss
Hardshell Case
Parlor, Orchestra or Dreadnought body shapes
Handcrafted in Bend, OR, U.S.A.
Limited Lifetime Warranty

Bedell Guitars:

Launched in 1964 and after a four-decade hiatus, Bedell Guitars re-launched in 2009 and is located in Bend, Oregon sourcing rare and special tonewoods, designing instruments and working with exceptionally talented craftspeople. Driven by passion, the company prides itself in its respect and reverence for the connection between the woods of its forests and music to create unique and quality guitars. For more information about Bedell Guitars: visit, bedellguitars.com.