Beard Legacy R Resonator Acoustic/Electric Guitar - Navy Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used Beard will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in excellent condition with some light scratching near the upper strap button.

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For players chasing the unmistakable voice of a world-class resonator guitar, few names command more respect than Beard Guitars. Available now at Haggerty's Music, this Beard Legacy R represents the pinnacle of modern resonator craftsmanship, blending traditional design with innovative engineering and premium tonewoods. Handcrafted in Hagerstown, Maryland, Beard instruments have become the benchmark for professional dobro players in bluegrass, Americana, country, blues, and acoustic music. This lightly used 2024 model showcases the meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising quality that have made Paul Beard's instruments favorites among touring artists and recording professionals alike.

What makes this Legacy R truly special is its stunning custom curly chestnut construction paired with an eye-catching Navy Sunburst high-gloss finish. The curly chestnut top, back, and sides produce exceptional warmth, clarity, and projection while offering a distinctive visual character unlike more traditional maple or mahogany models. Beard's renowned resonator system, complete with Shockwave Sound Posts, custom black sound rings, and fan-style coverplate, delivers outstanding volume, sustain, and dynamic response. Whether played with fingerpicks or a flatpick, this guitar produces the rich, singing voice, crisp note separation, and powerful projection that resonator players demand for both solo performance and ensemble playing.

Equipped with a Fishman Nashville Spider Bridge pickup, this Legacy R is equally comfortable on stage and in the studio, faithfully capturing the instrument's natural acoustic voice with excellent feedback resistance and clarity. Premium appointments including Gotoh 510 tuning machines, an ebony fingerboard with pearl slotted diamond inlays, curly maple binding, and the included Beard hardshell case complete an instrument that is every bit as inspiring to look at as it is to play. Whether you're performing bluegrass, country, blues, gospel, Americana, or contemporary acoustic music, this exceptional Beard Legacy R delivers boutique craftsmanship, unmistakable tone, and professional-level performance.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Resonator Type: Spider Bridge Resonator
• Electronics: Fishman Nashville Spider Bridge Pickup
• Finish Color: Navy Sunburst
• Cutaway: None
• Body Style: Roundneck Resonator

Body

• Body Shape: Legacy R Resonator
• Top Material: Custom Curly Chestnut
• Top Finish: High Gloss
• Top Color: Navy Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Custom Curly Chestnut
• Back Configuration: Two-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: High Gloss
• Resonator System: Beard Spider Bridge with Shockwave Sound Posts
• Body Binding: Curly Maple with Black/White/Black Purfling
• Butt Strip: Curly Maple

Neck

• Neck Profile: Beard 12-Fret Roundneck
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Depth: 0.850" at 1st Fret, 0.953" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearl Slotted Diamonds
• Fingerboard Binding: Curly Maple
• Number of Frets: 19
• Neck Finish: High Gloss
• Neck Joint: 12-Fret Set Neck
• Headstock Veneer: Curly Maple
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headstock Inlay: Pearl Beard Logo

Hardware

• Resonator Cone: Beard Professional Spider Cone
• Bridge Style: Spider Bridge
• Bridge Inserts: Ebony/Maple
• Coverplate: Custom Fan Black
• Sound Rings: Beard Black Sound Rings
• Tailpiece: Integrated Resonator Tailpiece
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Gotoh 510 Black (18:1 Ratio)
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Strap Button: Upper Bout Strap Lock Installed

Electronics

• Pickup: Fishman Nashville Spider Bridge Pickup
• Output Jack: Endpin 1/4"

Miscellaneous

• Case/Gig Bag: Beard Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1712-24
• Manufacture Date: 2024