Handcrafted Modern Innovation Meets Bluegrass Heritage
The Guitar Sanctuary is thrilled to present the Beard Legacy E-Model Squareneck Resonator, featured in a striking Satin Amber Sunburst over highly figured Horse Chestnut tonewood. Handcrafted in Hagerstown, Maryland by Paul Beard and his master lutherie team, the Legacy E-Model represents a masterclass in modern acoustic resonator design—delivering incredible low-end richness, immediate acoustic response, and stage-ready electronics.
Sanctuary Expert Note: "The rare Horse Chestnut body provides a unique tonal bridge—it yields the warm mid-range headroom of mahogany paired with the crisp, punchy top-end projection of maple. For professional lap-slide players and acoustic roots musicians needing huge acoustic headroom and zero feedback plugged in, the Legacy E-Model is second to none."
Product Intelligence Matrix:
- Best For: Bluegrass, Americana, Country, Acoustic Roots, Lap Slide, and Studio Tracking.
- Tone Profile: Bold, warm mid-range, deep bass resonance, crystalline high-end clarity, and dynamic acoustic projection.
- Compared To: Beard Mike Auldridge (MA) Signature, Scheerhorn Squareneck, Meredith Resonator.
Key Design & Construction Highlights
Built with solid Horse Chestnut back, sides, and top, the E-Body design features an enlarged body dimension that significantly boosts bass response and overall air displacement inside the soundwell. Centered around Paul Beard’s hand-spun Beard Legend Cone™ and Original spider bridge, this instrument yields immediate volume and harmonic sustain with minimal effort. Factory-equipped with the Fishman Nashville Series Resonator Pickup, it delivers natural, transparent amplified tone directly through any acoustic PA or amplifier setup without harsh piezoceramic quack.
Technical Specifications:
- Body Style: E-Model Open-Soundwell Squareneck Body
- Top, Back & Sides Wood: Premium Figured Horse Chestnut
- Neck Wood: Solid Maple Squareneck Profile
- Finish: Satin Amber Sunburst
- Resonator Hardware: Hand-Spun Beard Legend Cone™ & Original Spider Bridge
- Coverplate & Tailpiece: Chrome Hardware with Vintage-Style Fan Coverplate
- Scale Length: 25"
- Fretboard: High-Grade Ebony with Maple Inlaid Position Markers
- Nut & Saddle: Bone Nut and Maple/Ebony Capped Spider Saddle
- Electronics: Factory-Installed Fishman Nashville Resonator Pickup System
- Case: Deluxe Custom Hardshell Case Included
- Origin: Handbuilt in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
"In 1987 Paul Beard's first open body E Model set the bar for the stellar tone and responsiveness Beard Guitars is famous for. With its balance of power and subtlety the E Model is the ultimate workhouse resonator. Whether your playing solo or cutting through a crowded mix, the E Model does the job. The E Model features all select solid tone wood construction, snowflake fretboard inlays and curly Maple binding throughout. Under the hood the E model sports a handspun Beard Legend™ Cone and an original #14 Spider™."
Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 2036-26.
Curly Maple neck with Maple binding.
Open body design, arched back. Amber Sunburst finish. Lower bout width: 14 1/4". Body thickness: 4"
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