Beard Radio-RFB Resonator Acoustic/Electric Guitar with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 5.8 lb Beard will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In excellent condition, the back bottom right edge has a few chips. The frets and fingerboard are in pristine condition.

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The Beard Radio-RFB Resonator is built with a deep nod to the raw, expressive voice of 1930s blues, delivering that unmistakable biscuit-style punch with a tone that feels immediate, gritty, and alive. Its compact R-body shape keeps the response tight and focused, while the handspun Beard cone drives a dry, percussive character that cuts through with authority—perfect for ragtime runs, slide work, and old-school fingerstyle.

Crafted from Finnish birch veneer with a satin finish, the body brings a woody, direct quality to the sound, emphasizing clarity and attack over sustain. The one-piece mahogany neck paired with an ebony fretboard offers a smooth, comfortable feel that invites expressive playing, whether you’re digging in with a thumbpick or coaxing out subtle dynamics. Every detail leans into that vintage-inspired personality while maintaining the consistency and playability modern players expect.

Finished with understated appointments like a black sieve coverplate, Gotoh tuners, and a classic two-color sunburst, the Radio-RFB keeps the focus on tone and feel above all else. With onboard electronics and a hardshell case included, it’s ready for both stage and studio—an authentic resonator voice that feels rooted in tradition but built to be played anywhere.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: Yes

Body

• Body Shape: Resonator, R-Body
• Top Material: Finnish Birch Veneer
• Top Finish: Satin
• Top Color: 2-Color Sunburst
• Back & Sides Material: Finnish Birch Veneer
• Back & Sides Finish: Satin
• Binding Material: None
• Soundholes: Two F-Holes
• Resonator: Handspun Beard Biscuit Cone
• Coverplate: Black Sieve

Neck

• Neck Profile: Roundneck
• Neck Material: One-Piece Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 0.832" at 1st Fret, 0.939" at 9th Fret
• Scale Length: 25"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Acrylic Pearloid Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Truss Rod Style: Dual Action
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Joint: Set Neck
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: None
• Headplate Finish: Satin

Hardware

• Tailpiece: Black
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Gotoh Black
• Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: Yes
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 1515-22
• Manufacture Date: 2022