Paul Beard Guitars : The Jerry Douglas Signature Model

The new Jerry Douglas Signature Edition (JD) features a unique “E™” body configuration with solid mahogany back, sides and a stunning Pomele Sapele top. The guitar features the Beard open brace body construction and arched back while adding other internal features specific to this signature edition. This design throws a soaring high end while retaining a magnificent bass response. The guitar is capable of unparalleled aggressiveness and sensual melodic phrasing. This is a guitar which fulfills the Jerry Douglas role as a world class musician, making any style of music he desires.

Other design features include curly maple binding, 25 inch scale, Waverly open geared tuning machines, “Wave™” pattern inlay, “Spinning Palm™” design coverplate and “Jerry Douglas” signature inlay, in Mother of Pearl, at the nineteenth fret. The guitar is offered with a special hard shell case.

The Jerry Douglas Signature Limited Edition (JDLTD) features a unique “E™” body configuration with stunning solid Pomele Sapele top, back and sides. The availability of this spectacular wood will limit production to fifty hand crafted guitars. The guitar features the Beard open brace body construction and arched back while adding other internal features specific to this signature edition. This design throws a soaring high end while retaining a magnificent bass response. The guitar is capable of unparalleled aggressiveness and sensual melodic phrasing. This is a guitar which fulfills Jerry Douglas’ role as a world class musician, making any style of music he desires. For the guitar to hold its own acoustic properties against amplified accompaniment the guitar will feature a new concept, customized spider bridge and pickup system. The pickup was designed by Larry Fishman in collaboration with Paul Beard. The guitar will be fully compatible with the new Fishman, Jerry Douglas Aura pedal for resonator guitar.

Other design features include curly maple binding, 25 inch scale, Waverly open geared tuning machines, “Wave™” pattern inlay, “Spinning Palm™” design coverplate, Douglas family crest on the headstock and “Jerry Douglas” signature inlay, in Mother of Pearl, at the nineteenth fret. The guitar is offered with a special hard shell case.