Gold Tone ResoMaple Resonator Ukulele – Concert Scale Curly Maple

Name: Gold Tone ResoMaple Resonator Ukulele - Concert Scale Curly Maple
Brand: Gold Tone
SKU: 49403
Availability: InStock

$ 549.99

Stunning resonator tone meets beautiful curly maple in the Gold Tone ResoMaple concert ukulele. This isn’t your typical uke – the biscuit cone resonator delivers incredible volume and sustain with a crisp, metallic edge perfect for blues, folk, and Hawaiian styles. The figured curly maple body provides both visual beauty and acoustic clarity, while the mahogany neck offers comfortable playability. Includes heavy-duty gig bag and comes professionally set up. At $549.99, this is a unique voice that stands out in any musical setting.

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A Resonator Ukulele That Demands to Be Heard

After 50+ years of working with stringed instruments, I still get excited when something genuinely different crosses my bench. The Gold Tone ResoMaple concert ukulele is one of those instruments – it combines the charm of a traditional ukulele with the raw power and distinctive voice of a resonator guitar.

I’ve personally set this one up in my shop, and I can tell you it’s loud, punchy, and sonically unique. If you’ve been looking for a ukulele that can hold its own in a jam session, cut through on stage without amplification, or just deliver a tone that turns heads, this is it.

What Makes a Resonator Ukulele Special?

Traditional ukuleles are sweet and intimate – perfect for what they do. But resonator ukuleles are a completely different animal. Instead of a standard wooden soundboard, the ResoMaple uses a biscuit cone resonator (similar to what you’d find on a dobro or resonator guitar) mounted under a metal coverplate with decorative f-holes.

When you strike a string, the vibrations transfer through the bridge to the resonator cone, which amplifies the sound mechanically. The result? Incredible volume, extended sustain, and a bright, metallic overtone that’s instantly recognizable. It’s louder than any traditional uke, and the tone has a vintage, roots-music character that’s perfect for blues, folk, old-time Hawaiian, and Americana.

The ResoMaple Difference – Curly Maple Beauty:

Most resonator ukuleles use mahogany or darker woods. Gold Tone went a different direction with the ResoMaple, building the entire body from gorgeous figured curly maple. This isn’t just about looks (though it IS stunning) – maple provides a bright, articulate tone with excellent note separation.

**All-Curly Maple Body:** Both the top and back/sides are figured curly maple with a natural satin finish that lets the wood grain shine. Every ResoMaple has unique figuring – yours will have its own character.

**Crisp, Clear Tone:** Maple emphasizes high-end clarity and midrange punch. Combined with the resonator cone, you get a voice that’s bright without being harsh, with excellent definition on individual notes and chords.

**Visual Impact:** The flame figure in the maple catches light beautifully. This is an instrument that looks as good as it sounds – people will notice it.

**Natural Satin Finish:** No heavy gloss coating – just a thin satin finish that lets the wood breathe and resonate naturally while protecting against wear.

Concert Scale – The Sweet Spot:

The ResoMaple is concert scale (14″ scale length, 19 frets), which I consider the perfect size for most players:

✓ Larger than soprano, so it has more presence and volume

✓ More comfortable for players with bigger hands

✓ Still portable and easy to travel with (2 lbs!)

✓ Concert tuning (GCEA) with better string tension than soprano

✓ Frets are slightly more spaced out for easier chord formation

It’s not too big, not too small – just right for serious playing while maintaining that classic ukulele portability.

Build Quality & Hardware:

Gold Tone doesn’t cut corners. Every ResoMaple is set up in their Titusville, Florida facility before shipping, and the attention to detail shows:

**Mahogany Neck:** Stable, smooth, comfortable. The neck profile is slimline – easy to wrap your hand around for quick chord changes.

**Rosewood Fingerboard