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.
Left-Handed model. This is the factory left-handed (/L) build. (Gold Tone does not photograph left-handed instruments — the images show the right-handed version; the instrument shipped is built left-handed.)
The Gold Tone PBR-CA/L 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/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hardshell case.
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.
This is the version of the Gold Tone PBS-D, the Paul Beard Signature-Series squareneck resonator guitar — a bluegrass-grade dobro built around a genuine US-made Beard cone and spider bridge, wrapped in a gorgeous tobacco sunburst mahogany body. Tuned to open G (GBDGBD) and ready for lap-steel slide playing right out of the case, this instrument punches well above its price point. Every PBS-D is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hard case.
On order from Gold Tone. We don't have this one in the warehouse right now — placing an order reserves you a unit from the incoming batch. Lead times vary by model, so get in touch before you buy and we'll tell you where this run currently stands. Your payment is fully refundable at any time before your order ships, for any reason and with no restocking fee.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone PBS-D, the Paul Beard Signature-Series squareneck resonator guitar — a bluegrass-grade dobro built around a genuine US-made Beard cone and spider bridge, wrapped in a gorgeous tobacco sunburst mahogany body. Tuned to open G (GBDGBD) and ready for lap-steel slide playing right out of the case, this instrument punches well above its price point. Every PBS-D/L is professionally set up at Gold Tone’s factory in Titusville, FL and includes a hard case.
The Gold Tone PBS-M is the solid-mahogany Paul Beard Signature squareneck resonator, built around a genuine USA-made Beard cone, spider bridge and "open" soundwell in a tobacco sunburst finish with curly maple binding. An all-solid-wood bluegrass dobro that ships with a case.
The Gold Tone Plucky is a two-and-a-half-pound traveler banjo built with a full-width neck and low action so it plays just like a real banjo — because it is one. Whether you're heading out on the trail, flying across the country, or just want something to strum on the couch, the Plucky delivers genuine playability in a remarkably compact package. It ships with a gig bag and comes professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone Plucky, a featherweight traveler banjo that weighs just 2.6 pounds and goes anywhere you do. With a full-width neck, low action, and an 8-inch maple rim, the Plucky plays like a real banjo — because it is one. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida and ready to play the moment it arrives.
The Gold Tone PS-250 Plectrum Special is a masterfully crafted 22-fret banjo that channels the commanding voice of the great jazz banjos of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Its bell brass flat-top tone ring, 14-inch mahogany resonator, and one-piece flange combine to deliver a powerful, full-bodied tone equally at home in a dixieland ensemble or a solo chord-melody performance. Every PS-250 ships with a hard case and receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone PS-250 Plectrum Special — a stunning four-string banjo built to evoke the golden age of jazz with a bell brass flat-top tone ring, 14" mahogany resonator, and big, projecting tone. Whether you play traditional CGBD tuning or Chicago DGBE, the PS-250/L delivers comfortable action and a voice that cuts through any ensemble. Includes a hardshell case and professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL before it ships.
The Gold Tone ResoMaple-Tenor/L is a tenor-scale resonator ukulele built from stunning curly maple, delivering a crisp, projecting tone with the extra range and string tension a 16-inch scale brings. A biscuit cone, blackwood fingerboard, slimline mahogany neck, and upgraded Kluson-style tuners make this instrument a serious step up in both sound and playability. It arrives factory set up by Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida and includes a heavy-duty gig bag.