Beard Walnut "Philibuster"

There's a Beard Walnut "Philibuster" dobro for sale on Ebay.  I know they were somehow connected with Phil Leadbetter but apart from that I don't know how desireable or rare they are.  Interesting.   http://tinyurl.com/yksy2q2 

I spoke with Paul Beard this afternoon and he mentioned that there were only 4 built.  There's 1 in Georgia, 1 in England and Phil and Matt's guitars in Tennessee.  It's a large body with no baffle.  Commentary on the price was that at $2500 it would be a good deal, at $3500 that's a little rich.  I also mentioned the E model for sale on Ebay from California, $2499 opening bid with a $2799 Buy it now price.  He suggested setting aside an additional $200 and sending either model to him at Beard and have them "refresh" them with the latest details and acoutrements.

He also mentioned in passing of a new E model he showed at the IBMA.  It's a regular E model without binding and flaming or other premium finish for $3200 as opposed to the regular E model at $3700.  I guess it's the Beard Stimulus Package.  The E model would still have a life time warranty and all the other benefits of Beard ownership.