Beard Trailhead-E All Mahogany Roundneck Resonator Guitar with Cutaway - Scarlet

Boutique Craftsmanship Meets Stage-Ready Resonator Innovation

The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to offer the Beard Trailhead-E All Mahogany Roundneck Resonator with Cutaway in a breathtaking Scarlet finish. Handcrafted in Maryland by Paul Beard and his elite lutherie team, the Trailhead series represents a bold evolution in modern resonator design, blending traditional acoustic warmth with high-performance playability.

Sanctuary Expert Note: "Finding a roundneck resonator that offers effortless upper-fret access without sacrificing classic acoustic projection is rare. The cutaway design and custom Legend Cone on the Trailhead-E make this an absolute dream for gigging guitarists and studio musicians needing authentic acoustic drive with modern comfort."

Product Intelligence Matrix:

• Best For: Americana, Blues, Roots, Acoustic Rock, Fingerstyle, and Live Stage Tracking.
• Tone Profile: Warm, woody, punchy mid-range, with articulate treble bite and rich acoustic sustain.
• Compared To: Beard Decophonic Southbound, National Reso-Phonic El Trovador.

Key Design & Construction Highlights

Constructed entirely from premium mahogany, this instrument yields a warm, mid-focused resonance that perfectly balances the brilliance of its hand-spun Beard Legend Cone™ and Original spider bridge. The smooth Venetian cutaway allows seamless access to the upper frets—a rare feature on traditional resonator guitars. Equipped with factory-installed Fishman electronics, the Trailhead-E delivers pure, feedback-resistant acoustic output when plugged directly into a P.A. or acoustic amplifier.

Technical Specifications:

• Body Type: Roundneck Resonator with Venetian Cutaway
• Top, Back & Sides Wood: Premium All-Mahogany Construction
• Resonator Hardware: Hand-Spun Beard Legend Cone™ with Original Spider Bridge
• Finish: Gloss Scarlet
• Neck Profile: Comfortable Roundneck Profile for Standard or Slide Tuning
• Fretboard: High-Grade Ebony with Precision Dot Inlays
• Scale Length: 25"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4" Bone Nut
• Electronics: Factory-Installed Fishman Nashville Resonator Pickup System
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
• Origin: Handbuilt in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA

"The Trailhead makes no compromise on quality of sound or aesthetic, but its unique rugged visual features are more forgiving than the average high-end guitar. We want the player to have no fear in taking it out of the case, to feel completely untethered from the stage or studio, with freedom to play this guitar wherever their life's trail leads." - Paul Beard

The Trailhead Series represents the first-time design collaboration between father and son, Paul and Ben Beard, and was created to be an experiential guitar; road-ready for wherever your adventurous spirit takes you.

"Just as the trailhead on a hike marks the genesis of the exciting journey ahead, our hope is that the Trailhead guitar marks the dawn of a new experience for you as a player. Played fingerstyle, the Trailhead-E has a balanced tone that features tight bass-end, velvety mids, clear highs, and crazy sustain. The pick aficionado will hear all the same clarity, balance, and sustain with the addition of a growling low end. Accurate intonation that is rare on a resonator cutaway will unlock the possibility of memories and music to be made whether you are at a festival, arena, or mountaintop."

Photos are of the actual guitar for sale, SN 1893-25.