WTB Beard Vintage R Resonator

Ryland Buller · Post by **Ryland Buller** » 8 Aug 2022 1:56 pm

This is the sound im after. I'd prefer the newer one with the gloss finish.

David Alexander · Post by **David Alexander** » 8 Aug 2022 3:57 pm

https://reverb.com/item/55943749-beard- ... aura-pedal

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 8 Aug 2022 4:54 pm

David, the one you linked is the Beard R Solid Mahogany. This is an upgrade over the Vintage R which is made from laminate wood.

If one can swing it as far as the price, I have played multiple examples of both over the years and the solid mahogany version IMO is a serious step up from the Vintage R. More power, more volume, great sound.

If you don’t need the pickup I believe Jim has an R Mahogany available at Steel Guitars of North County near San Diego.

Howard Parker · Post by **Howard Parker** » 8 Aug 2022 5:39 pm

I can happily say, as an owner of both the Vintage R and the Mahogany R, that they are both fine guitars, each with their own voice.

Depending on the task at hand, Some days I reach for the Vintage R, sometimes the mahogany.

Love em' both.

Good luck in your search!!

hp

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 8 Aug 2022 6:06 pm

Just sold one a few days ago. Sorry, bad timing

Terry Roller · Post by **Terry Roller** » 8 Aug 2022 7:41 pm

Sorry if this is a silly question. My dad had a "Beard Mike Aldridge Signature Resophonic Guitar" which I will be selling at some point. Is there any chance that is what you're looking for?

Ryland Buller · Post by **Ryland Buller** » 8 Aug 2022 8:44 pm

Thanks everybody so far. I'm basically looking for a good sounding, professional model guitar that won't break the bank and I'm loving what I'm hearing from the vintage R. It has a bit of a hybrid sound between a vintage tone and a modern tone which I dig. I'd also be interested in a Tom Warner / Appalachian or anything else you all might recommend that might fit the bill. I've tried the Beard Deco phonic model 37 and there's a deco phonic 57 I found online for $2000, but that's a bit above my budget ideally. Also I like the sound of the vintage R more than the deco phonic series. Thanks a bunch!

Ryland Buller · Post by **Ryland Buller** » 8 Aug 2022 8:48 pm

darn! no worries.

Ryland Buller · Post by **Ryland Buller** » 8 Aug 2022 8:49 pm

Terry Roller wrote:Sorry if this is a silly question. My dad had a "Beard Mike Aldridge Signature Resophonic Guitar" which I will be selling at some point. Is there any chance that is what you're looking for?

I'd be interested in the guitar but it may be above my budget of ~$1500 as they typically go for more than the vintage R. But if you are able to work with me on price, let me know!