Beard Guitars Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS

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Beard Guitars Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS

Beard Guitars

Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 598113
Model: Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS
Price: $5,828.90

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This Road-O-Phonic is a serious lap steel instrument built for tone. The combination of the Beard cone, Lollar pickups, and Fishman piezo gives you incredible flexibility – from vintage twang to modern, powerful sounds. It's perfect for seasoned bluegrass and country players seeking a top-tier resonator with versatile amplification options.

Product Description

  • Beard Guitars Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS
  • Lap Steel Resonator Guitar with Pickup
  • Design: Squareneck Solidbody Resonator with 3 pickups and stereo/mono function
  • Body: poplar
  • Resonator: 9" Beard Handspun Aluminum Spider Bridge Cone
  • Neck: Poplar
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 635 mm (25")
  • Nut width: 48 mm (1.88")
  • Hipshot Roller nut
  • 19 Frets
  • Neck-body transition at the 10th fret
  • Pickups: 1 Lollar P-90 F Spaced Black
  • 1 Lollar Gold Foil 7.2K with Custom Satin Black cover and 1 Fishman Nashville Spider piezo system in the bridge
  • Preamp: Fishman Power Chip
  • TRS splitter for stereo operation: Magnetic (1)
  • Fishman Piezo (2) or all mixed mono
  • Bridge: Composite on maple
  • Hipshot DoubleShot multiple tuning system
  • Black Daddario Auto Trim locking machine heads
  • Strings: .016 -.056
  • Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Handspun aluminum cone delivers exceptional, resonant tone and sustain
  • • Lollar pickups provide a versatile range of classic and modern sounds
  • • Hipshot DoubleShot tuning system enables quick and easy tuning changes
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and excellent note definition
CONS
  • • The poplar body, while resonant, isn't as premium-feeling as mahogany or maple
  • • Squareneck design limits playing style to primarily open-tuned lap steel
  • • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many players

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Key Features

Body Material poplar
Resonator Type Solidbody
Cone 9in Beard Handspun Aluminum
Neck Material poplar
Scale Length 635 mm (25in)
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It primarily provides a clean boost and EQ adjustments, allowing you to shape the sound without excessive coloration – ideal for live performance or recording.
It’s surprisingly intuitive; the levers allow for quick switching between common open tunings without needing to retune, but a little practice is recommended.
Stereo mode creates a wider, more immersive soundscape, particularly useful with multiple microphones or effects; mono provides a more focused, traditional signal for simpler setups.

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