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Add to Compare2015 Beardsell 3GMS25/27, Leopardwood/Lutz Spruce
One look, and you’re intrigued. One note, and you’re hooked. This powerhouse 2015 3GMS from Allan Beardsell‘s shop is here to dazzle the eyes and humble the ears. Let’s start with the basics. You know, like the double soundports which pour sweet active bass notes right into your ear. Or the oval soundhole and its spiderweb-like rosette, or the arm and back bevels which meld smoothly with the bindings. And let’s not forget the unique three-piece Selmer-style cutaway or the multi-scale Ebony multiscale fingerboard with 27″ scale length on the low E and 25″ on the high E. As if all that wasn’t enough, the back and sides are made of a beautiful set of Leopardwood, and the top is lightly figured Lutz Spruce. When these woods (and that exhaustive list of options) combine, the effect is overwhelming: this is a guitar with an electrified, energetic voice that pops, sizzles, and screams. The low-end, in particular, is very crisp and loud, thanks to the multiscale arrangement, and the middle and upper registers have heaps of headroom. Overall, the 3GMS/25/27 exhibits the kind of agility and responsiveness, perfect for fast, smooth playing, that one would expect from a much smaller build.
Here’s an additional demo with Al Petteway: https://youtu.be/010dSDWlzAE.
And here’s another demonstration, this time with Beardsell’s neighbor and fellow luthier extraordinaire, Jordan McConnell: https://youtu.be/ZjxoyGpd-58
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in - 27 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Leopardwood 
Add to Compare2012 Beardsell 3D-V, Macassar Ebony/Lutz Spruce
And now for something completely different. Al Beardsell may have never built the same guitar twice; each time we get one in the shop there’s something different and exciting going on under the hood or visually. This 2012 3D-V is a great example. Arm bevel, oval soundhole, soundport, asymmetrical neck carve, art deco rosette, flattened cutaway. Then there’s the voice. A fascinating mixture of pop and power, plus a smoothness and depth that’s quite its own thing. Beardsell’s built a fantastic fingerstyle guitar here, one which soaks up DADGAD like it was born in the tuning. Dramatically figured Macassar Ebony back and sides pair with Lutz Spruce on top, Ebony bindings throughout.
Other keywords: lutherie, 3dv, 146, ameritage, fingerpicking, modern guitar, flattop
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Lutz, Ebony - Macassar 
Add to Compare2017 Beardsell 7G-3PU
More fun than we can shake a pick at! This killer 2017 hollowbody 7G-3PU from Al Beardsell is a livewire originally owned by Paul Heumiller himself, who snagged it after seeing it at a show with Al. Mahogany body with a Maple top that boasts striping figure and a cool, mineralized-esque color, and Al whipped up some killer Rickenbacker-style toaster pickups and a trem bridge to round it all out. Gotoh tuners, Cocobolo Rosewood fingerboard, and the volume knob has a blower switch to instantly kick on all pickups, regardless of what position the selector is in—great for when you need a big, juicy blast. Al’s neck carve shaves a bit extra off the bass side to better mate your left hand to the neck, and the result is an effortless playing experience.
Other keywords: electric guitar hollow body, duane simpson, tremolo, tone, tortoloid
Add to Compare2004 Beardsell 4G #74 Quilted Maple/Adirondack
Dynamic as the day is long. We’re talking about a Beardsell flattop guitar that’s equally at home for celtic DADGAD fingerstyle one afternoon, chunky gypsy jazz that evening, and strummed folk songs the next morning. All the while with an oil-slick quick assymetrical neck, dual soundports for music straight to you ear and an extra dose of breathiness, and some gorgeous Quilted Maple and Adirondack Spruce to admire between sets
Beardsell voiced this 2004 4G for excellent balance, and brother did he succeed. The trebles cut well in the mix, sandwiching some punchy mids with a transparent bass response that remains crisp and responsive all the way into C tunings. This 4G has the makings to be a fine studio guitar, but it also makes for a great one for gigs, especially with the L.R. Baggs Lyric pickup.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.78 in String Spacing 2.16 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Quilted 
Add to Compare2004 Beardsell Style 2 Cherry/Spruce
Here we have a Beardsell Style 2 in Cherry and Spruce. This Style 2 has a big, raucous voice that is unique and fully engrossing, reminiscent of a great Selmer guitar. This one excels at jazz and single line soloing in a larger setting, but has the versatility to emote even intricate fingerstyle in more intimate surroundings. The soundport design puts you right inside the voice of this guitar, enabling you to hear every nuance of the sound before it ever makes its way to the crowd. And though this one might have a 12 fret neck joint, the heel transition and cutaway ensure that you can solo up as high as you like with ease. If you love a good Jazz box but want more substance to your sound, look no farther.
Add to Compare2006 Beardsell 2G Indian/Sitka
Allan Beardsell is one of the true innovators of guitar making and his instruments are some of our very favorites. This Beardsell 2G certainly does not look traditional and that’s because it is not. The Beardsell design employs sides stiffened with a layer of Birdseye Maple for a drum like power and projection. A radially braced back and perfectly voiced top join forces to maximize the use of energy. Don’t let the small soundhole fool you, there are two more on the side that let all of the sound out. The voice is perfect for both fingerstyle and chord work. One of most loved features is his asymmetrical neck profile. The bass side is shaved down a bit compared to the treble side, for a great feel. The Indian Rosewood and Sitka spruce are aged and played to full expression. An Armrest Bevel and a McIntyre Feather pickup make this a great choice for a gigging musician.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.13 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Rosewood - Indian 
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Add to Compare2005 Beardsell 4G Indian/Engelmann
Alan Beardsell walks his own path, thankfully for us that means he’s creating instruments that are completely unique and exciting. But it’s not just the asymmetrical shape that is new, there large side ports, armrests and radial back bracing as well. All of which help give Beardsell instruments the strongest projection we know of in a wood body, clarity, articulation and extreme comfort. This 4G is his larger body and has a big sound. Most of our Beardsell presell, we are happy to have a few to offer you for a change, but they won’t last so don’t delay.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2004 Beardsell 2-GRE Indian/Engelmann
Beardsell guitars are completely unique and offer a wonderous tonal palette. Though the soundhole is Macafferi inspired, the guitar is all flattop. But Allan employs radial back bracing, doubled sides and achieve an very strong projection and clarity. There are two side soundports that insure the player and the audience both get a great tone. This guitar is well played in and very vibrant and alive. As a dealer we only get 1-2 new instruments each year an preowned ones are very hard to find.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.19 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Rosewood - Indian 
Add to Compare2007 Beardsell 2G Brazilian/Adirondack
Custom built for Dream Guitars owner Paul Heumiller, this 2G is handcrafted from the finest Brazilian Rosewood and topped with powerful Adirondack Red Spruce. This creates a versatile guitar with Alan’s trademark punch and clarity along with additional tonal beauty thanks to the premium Brazilian Rosewood. The Beardsell design features advanced construction ideas such as radial back bracing, a smaller soundhole with large soundports on the side insuring the players gets full enjoyment of the tone. Alan’s neck profile is one of our very favorites, with a bit more mass on the treble side and slimmer top third. This one also comes with Calton Flight case which are now sell for $950. This is the finest Beardsell we’ve seen to date.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Brazilian
A former student of Sergei De Jonge, Allan Beardsell has spent the past decade or so quietly creating some of the most innovative and sonically unique guitars around. Recently featured on the “Great Acoustics” page of Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Allan has also received unsolicited commissions from musical luminaries like Henry Kaiser and Lou Reed.
Al's guitars are very unique and refreshing. The first thing that strikes you is the shear power and responsiveness. Due to his radial back bracing and original bracing ideas throughout, his guitars are more responsive than traditionally braced guitars. This makes them project extremely well and the soundports allow the player to enjoy it as much as someone out in front.But they are not just loud, tonally they are rich and complex with fat notes over the entire fingerboard. There is just a hint of archtop quality as well which makes them very versatile. I've had the opportunity to listen to my customers play many styles on Beardsells from blues to bluegrass to rock and fingerstyle jazz and the guitars just morph to support each genre. They are among the most versatile guitars out there today. Then of course there is the aesthetic which is full of fresh lines and eye-catching details. They are also an exceptional value starting around $3500.