Beard Guitars E-Model SN ASB

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Beard Guitars E-Model SN ASB

Beard Guitars

E-Model SN ASB

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 421350
Model: E-Model SN ASB
Price: $5,497.80

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This E-Model SN ASB from Beard is a serious bluegrass machine. The solid maple construction and Spider cone create a rich, driving tone that cuts through a band like a knife. It’s built for players who demand top-tier craftsmanship and a focused bluegrass voice.

Product Description

  • Beard Guitars E-Model SN ASB
  • Squareneck Resonator Guitar with Pickup
  • Modern open body design
  • Cone: Spider
  • Back and sides: solid flamed maple
  • Top: solid flamed maple
  • Neck: flamed maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Acrylic pearloid snowflakes
  • Scale: 635 mm (25")
  • Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.88")
  • Nut: Bone
  • Neck/body junction at 12th fret
  • Binding: flamed maple
  • 19 Frets
  • Pickup: Fishman Nashville Spider-Style Resophonic Pickup
  • Bridge: Ebony on maple
  • Gotoh machine heads
  • Factory strings: D'Addario EJ-42 .016 - .056
  • Colour: Amber Sunburst
  • Includes Beard Deluxe case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Solid flamed maple construction delivers exceptional resonance and clarity.
  • • Fishman Nashville Spider pickup provides articulate, powerful amplified tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and bone nut enhance playability and sustain.
  • • Beard’s open body design maximizes projection and responsiveness for bluegrass.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, placing it beyond the reach of many players.
  • • Relatively heavy due to solid maple construction; may fatigue some players.
  • • Squareneck design limits versatility; primarily suited for open-tuned bluegrass.

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Key Features

Body Material Solid flamed maple
Resonator Type Open Body
Cone Spider
Neck Material Flamed maple
Scale Length 635 mm (25 in)
Weight Approximately 6.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fishman Nashville Spider offers a more balanced and natural amplified tone than many cheaper options, capturing the resonator's nuances without excessive harshness.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, though the 1.88in nut width might feel a bit snug for players with very large hands.
The open body design allows for significantly greater projection and a more airy, complex tone compared to a closed-back resonator, emphasizing the natural resonance of the maple.

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