2004 Beard Model R - Resonator Acoustic Guitar
Here we have a rare 'roundneck' Model R from Paul Beard Guitars. This guitar is not only versatile for the blues/rag player/slide player, but it is now a rare find. Beard no longer makes the "round-neck" version of the Model R - he only makes the square-neck version. We love the twang the all-mahogany body and spider cone configuration provides. This one is setup perfectly for fingerstyle or slide it plays with ease. This one is complete with a Fishman Pickup system so you're ready for the stage.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Mike Auldridge, LeRoy Mack , Tim Graves, Timothy B. Schmit, Gary Morse, Bob Minner, John Fogerty, Pete Anderson
Here we have a rare 'roundneck' Model R from Paul Beard Guitars. This guitar is not only versatile for the blues/rag player/slide player, but it is now a rare find. Beard no longer makes the "round-neck" version of the Model R - he only makes the square-neck version. We love the twang the all-mahogany body and spider cone configuration provides. This one is setup perfectly for fingerstyle or slide it plays with ease. This one is complete with a Fishman Pickup system so you're ready for the stage.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Mahogany
- Top Wood: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Spider Cone?
- Rosette: N/A
- Binding: Curly Maple
- Fingerboard Bindings: Curly Maple
- Headplate: Ebony
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: Wood Lines
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: Diamonds & Squares
- Tuners: Schaller
- Tuner Finish: Chrome
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 25 in. (635 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 1/4 in. (57.2 mm)
- Body Length: 19 1/2 in.
- Upper Bout: 10 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/8 in.
- Serial #: D0194
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/2 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 1/2 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: None
- Case: TKL Tweed
- Pickup: Fishman Pickup
- Condition: Excellent
Player Reviews:
"The spider cone sound is very unique and it offers a great color for players wishing to cut through. You can get a bluegrass twang, a great slide tone or a bright fingerstyle blues tone all in one guitar. " - Paul Heumiller
"I love the sound of this instrument. It's so much more like the Dobro square neck tone and less like the standard National tone. It's a joy to play and really has gorgeous midrange sonorities." - Al Petteway
"This is a striking example of Beard's fine work: beautiful in fit and finish, very playable, unmistakable resonator tone. It would cut beautifully through a crowded mix. Great fun!" - Al Schlimm
