The Guitar Player's Resource
When luthiers talk about "built by players for players," they're usually describing an approach rather than literal credentials. But when Bezard worked alongside legendary Rick Turner and now heads up luthiery education at the Galloup School, that phrase carries actual weight.
The Scarab represents what happens when someone who truly understands guitar construction gets to build without compromise. That one-piece Master Grade Walnut top and back isn't just premium eye candy - it's providing tonal complexity and visual depth that serves both recording situations and stage performance.
Here's where the engineering gets smart: that nine-piece mahogany and flame maple neck with graphite reinforcement solves real problems for working guitarists. You get incredible stability across temperature and humidity changes, plus the sustain and resonance that multi-piece construction can provide when done right. The compound radius from 12" to 20" means comfortable chording in the lower positions and effortless single-note work as you move up the neck.
Those Bare Knuckle Warpig pickups aren't randomly chosen. They're delivering the kind of aggressive clarity that cuts through dense mixes without becoming harsh or muddy. Whether you're executing complex rhythm patterns or soaring melodic passages, these pickups respond to your touch with musical sensitivity.
The custom pyramid inlay design and those resin inlays with blue and gold pigment create visual impact that photographs beautifully and looks professional under stage lights. But notice how every aesthetic choice supports the guitar's musical purpose - the ebony fingerboard feels smooth and fast, while that aluminum nut contributes to clarity and sustain.
At 24.75" scale length, you get that slightly warmer, more singing sustain that serves melodic playing so well. This isn't just boutique craftsmanship for its own sake - it's problem-solving guitar design that happens to look stunning.
Model: Scarab
Scale: 24.75”
Top & Back: 1 Piece Master Grade Walnut
Body: Maple with Ebony Layer Between Top and Back Layers
Neck: Graphite Reinforced 9 Piece Mahogany/Flame Maple with Custom Pyramid Inlay Design and Aluminum Nut
Headstock: Beveled Front and Back Edge Matching Body with Truss Access
Fretboard: Ebony with Custom Inlay Design
Frets: Jumbo Stainless
Radius: 12″ – 20″ Compound
Inlays: Polyurethane Resin with Blue and Gold Pigment Bordered by White Polystyrene Purfling
Pickups: Bare Knuckle Warpig Set Chrome Covered with Burnt Chrome Screws
Hardware: Hipshot
Hardware Color: Chrome
Electronics: Volume/Tone/3-Way
Finish: Gloss
