Beard Guitars Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS
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Beard Guitars
Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS
Product Info
Article Number:
598113
Brand:
Beard Guitars
Model:
Road-O-Phonic HSDS TS
Category:
Resonator Guitars
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
