Resonator Guitars
Resonator guitars use a metal cone instead of a sound hole to produce their distinctive cutting, bell-like tone, traditionally associated with blues, bluegrass, and country dobro playing. We carry the Gold Tone Paul Beard signature series in depth, including the PBR roundneck, the PBS squareneck, the 8-string PBS-8, and the deluxe PBR-D and PBS-D models, plus the metal-body GRE and GRS resonators and the Mojo round-neck with pickup and case. Paul Beard signature instruments are designed by the master dobro luthier and built to professional spec at Gold Tone’s Titusville, Florida facility. Each ships fully set up by our banjo tech Tara, with free US shipping and our 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call (404) 218-8580 to discuss roundneck versus squareneck setups or pickup options.
The Gold Tone GRE is a Paul Beard-designed metal body resonator guitar built for players who want authentic cone-driven tone, real projection, and the kind of road-worthy durability that holds up night after night. Whether you're playing Delta blues, old-time, or bluegrass, the biscuit-style cone and built-in lipstick pickup give you acoustic power and stage-ready versatility in one instrument. Every GRE ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone GRS is a biscuit-cone resonator guitar built with a steel body and a genuine Paul Beard tailpiece, delivering that raw, cutting tone that blues and bluegrass players live for. It comes loaded with a lipstick pickup so you can go from front-porch acoustic volume to a full stage mix without missing a beat. Every GRS is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone GRS, a Paul Beard-designed metal body resonator guitar with a built-in lipstick pickup and biscuit cone. It delivers that unmistakable resonator bark and warmth — perfect for blues, bluegrass, and slide work — with the added convenience of going straight into an amp when you need it. Lefties finally have a serious resonator option at a price that makes sense.
The Gold Tone Mojo is a stunning folkternative resonator guitar built for players who want vintage resonator soul with modern playability and stage-ready amplification. Flamed solid maple top, back, and sides give it a gorgeous blonde look, while the built-in Lipstick Tube pickup means you're ready to plug in anywhere. Every Mojo ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature-Series Resonator Bass Guitar brings something genuinely new to the bass world — a resonator-driven voice built around a genuine US-made Paul Beard cone and spider bridge, the same components found in Paul's multi-thousand-dollar hand-built instruments. With a comfortable 32" scale maple neck, all-mahogany body, and an onboard humbucking pickup with volume and tone controls, this bass sits at the crossroads of acoustic warmth and electric versatility. A hard shell case is included, and every PBB is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature-Series Resonator Bass Guitar. Built around a genuine US-made Beard cone and spider bridge, this one-of-a-kind instrument gives left-handed bassists a warm, projecting resonator voice that no conventional bass can touch. A 32" scale maple neck, mahogany body, onboard humbucking pickup, and included hardshell case round out a seriously compelling package at $1,499.99.
The Gold Tone PBR is a Paul Beard Signature-Series roundneck resonator guitar built around a genuine US-made Beard cone and spider bridge — the same components that define the finest resophonic tone in the business. Its all-mahogany body and neck, finished in a rich tobacco sunburst, deliver that iconic blend of warm wood and singing metal that country blues and fingerstyle players have chased for generations. Every PBR is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hardshell case.
The Gold Tone PBR-CA is a Paul Beard Signature-Series roundneck resonator guitar built around a genuine US-made Beard cone, spider bridge, and Paul Beard's renowned open soundwell — all housed in a handsome mahogany body finished in rich tobacco sunburst. That combination produces the warm, singing blend of wood and metal resonance that country blues players and fingerstyle soloists have chased for generations. Every PBR-CA is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hardshell case.
The Gold Tone PBR-D is a Paul Beard Signature-Series roundneck resonator guitar built around a genuine US-made Beard cone, spider bridge, and Paul Beard's acclaimed open soundwell — delivering that unmistakable sweet wood-and-metal voice perfect for country blues and fingerstyle playing. A mahogany body and neck finished in rich tobacco sunburst give it classic looks to match its serious tone. Every PBR-D ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and includes a hardshell case.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone PBR-D, a Paul Beard Signature-Series roundneck resonator guitar built for players who demand authentic dobro tone from a professionally crafted instrument. A mahogany body finished in rich tobacco sunburst houses a genuine US-made Beard cone, spider bridge, and Paul Beard open soundwell — the combination that defines sweet, singing country blues and fingerstyle slide. Every one ships with a hard case and is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone PBR Paul Beard Signature-Series Roundneck Resonator Guitar. Built around a genuine US-made Beard cone, spider bridge, and Paul Beard's legendary open soundwell in a mahogany body finished in tobacco sunburst, this instrument delivers the sweet, singing blend of wood and metal that country blues and fingerstyle players live for. A hardshell case is included, and every instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone PBS Paul Beard Signature-Series Squareneck Resonator Guitar delivers authentic Dobro-style tone built around a genuine US-made Beard cone and spider bridge — the same components Paul Beard puts in his high-end custom instruments. The mahogany body and neck wear a gorgeous tobacco sunburst finish, and every PBS ships with a hardshell case included. If you're serious about lap-style resonator playing in bluegrass or country, this is a working musician's instrument that will hold up night after night.