Gold Tone PBS
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Gold Tone
PBS
Product Info
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The Gold Tone PBS is a serious bluegrass machine, plain and simple. Paul Beard’s design shines through with that classic, powerful resonator voice, and the build quality is surprisingly solid for the price point. If you’re dedicated to bluegrass or resonator playing in open G, this is an excellent choice.
Product Description
- Gold Tone PBS
- Square Neck Resonator Guitar
- Paul Beard Signature Model
- Original Beard Cone and Spider Resonator - manufactured in the USA
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Blackwood
- Dot fretboard inlays
- Scale: 635 mm (25")
- Nut width: 47.6 (1 7/8")
- Bridge: Maple
- with ebony inlay
- Die-cast metal machine heads with metal buttons
- Tuning: G-B-D-G-B-D
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Incl. case
- Original strings D'Addarío phosphor bronze (.016
- .018
- .026w
- .035w
- .045w
- .056w)
PROS
- • Paul Beard cone delivers exceptional volume and shimmering tone.
- • Mahogany construction provides a warm, resonant foundation.
- • Blackwood fretboard offers smooth playability and comfortable feel.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure precise and stable tuning, critical for open G.
CONS
- • The all-mahogany build can be a bit heavy for extended playing sessions.
- • Square neck limits versatility; primarily suited for bluegrass and open tunings.
- • High-gloss finish may be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Resonator Type
Square Neck Resonator
Cone
Original Beard Cone and Spider
Neck Material
Blackwood
Scale Length
635 mm (25in)
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Beard cone is known for its balanced response across the tonal spectrum, offering a distinct clarity and sustain compared to many cheaper cones which can sound overly metallic.
The neck has a fairly standard C-shape profile, and while the 1 7/8” nut width provides ample room, players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
The included case is a hardshell case, providing a reasonable level of protection for gigging or storage, though a premium-priced case would offer even greater safeguarding.
