Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply

Subject: Bedell Guitar blowout at AMS
From: michaelr
Date: 16 Jul 14 - 09:14 PM

Just got an e-mail from American Musical Supply. They have some incredible savings on these Oregon-made acoustic and acoustic/electric guitars at up to 82% off list price. See them here.

Has anyone here played or heard a Bedell guitar? They look gorgeous.

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Jul 14 - 08:27 AM

What's with all the product advertising on Mudcat?

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: Jack Campin
Date: 17 Jul 14 - 10:42 AM

michaelr is a long-term regular and not a spammer.

You're an anonymous gutless arsehole.

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: michaelr
Date: 17 Jul 14 - 03:20 PM

I'm looking for a first-hand review of one of these instruments, because, at these prices, I'm tempted to buy one. AMS don't need me to advertise for them.

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: maeve
Date: 18 Jul 14 - 12:58 PM

michaelr- While you're waiting to hear from folks with first-hand experience with Bedell guitars, you may find the following links interesting:

http://www.acousticguitar.com/News-Features/11-Affordable-Small-Body-Flattops/Bedell-HGM-28G-Review

Video Interview - Tom Bedell: Bedell Guitars

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174747

Regards,
Maeve

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: GUEST
Date: 18 Jul 14 - 01:04 PM

If it's a genuine mad low price blow out sale, I wouldn't waste too much time deliberating about it...

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: michaelr
Date: 18 Jul 14 - 06:29 PM

Thank you, maeve. I had found those links, as well. From what I read there, it appears that Bedell Guitars ceased their Chinese production and are now building in Oregon. So this sale may well be a sell-off of older Chinese-made inventory.

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: michaelr
Date: 27 Aug 14 - 11:03 PM

Well, I took the plunge and bought a Bedell guitar sight unseen. I must say I'm impressed. It's a spruce top, rosewood sides and back with a cutaway and Fishman pickup and preamp with in-soundhole controls. I've been looking it over and haven't found a flaw yet in the woodwork, bindings or finish. It sound quite good but will have to be played in for the tone to develop.

My friend who is a guitar repairman said it's the nicest Chinese-made guitar he's ever seen. Basically, I got a $1,200 instrument for $500. I'm stoked!

Subject: RE: Bedell Guitar blowout at American Musical Supply
From: michaelr
Date: 28 Aug 14 - 06:59 PM

Looks like there's only one model left at AMS - not the one I bought.