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.
Al's 4G body offers great projection and sustain, and the Quilted Maple back and sides give a crisp response that helps this one cut through the mix with ease. The asymmetrical neck carve is definitely a plus in my book! 
Because of the design, I played this in a kind of Gypsy style, but it's a very versatile guitar and lends itself well to many other styles as well. | Scale Length | 25.4 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.78 in |
| String Spacing | 2.16 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Maple - Quilted |
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
Al's 4G body offers great projection and sustain, and the Quilted Maple back and sides give a crisp response that helps this one cut through the mix with ease. The asymmetrical neck carve is definitely a plus in my book!
Because of the design, I played this in a kind of Gypsy style, but it's a very versatile guitar and lends itself well to many other styles as well. 