4G

Steel-String Guitar

The 4G is the flagship model for Beardsell Guitars.

It was originally designed with the shorter upper bout to achieve a more centrallized bridge in the lower bout. That and the diminished aperture of the top soundhole create a unique look for this guitar. But its not just about looks. The frequency compensated bridge central positioning maximizes the bass-end volume by allowing freer movement across the 17” lower bout. This is balanced by the stiffening of the top with the smaller soundhole.

The top is mounted to the extra-stiff laminated ribs to minimize damping and maximize projection. The multiple sideports are cut into the sides, then bound and backed by another lamination for stability. These do two things: allow free air movement in and out of the box, and raise the pitch of the box to balance the maximized bass-end created on the top. This, combined with the freer movement of the radially braced back adds up to a guitar that is fuller and louder, and a tonal complexity that provides the player with a broad sonic pallette.

Add to this the Laskin Armrest, a feature invented by Torontos William “Grit” Laskin and used by permission, the UnderCutaway and the Teardrop Vee neck profile and you are left with an instrument that is food for the ears, air for the hands, and art for eye.

Scale, string spacings, and action dimensions are set to standard or preference.
Coming soon: 4G 6/7 Harp Guitar, 4G-LS longscale