Gold Tone

Description

The Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature Series resonator bass offers left-handed musicians a unique resonator bass with unparalleled acoustic properties. Handcrafted in Florida, this bass features a comfortable maple neck and rosewood fingerboard providing a familiar yet distinctive tone. The all-mahogany body resonates with impressive warmth and depth, projecting Paul Beard's signature resonator cone for a resonant acoustic bass tone.

Resonator Cone and Bridge for Standout Tone

At the heart of this bass's distinctive voice is a genuine Paul Beard resonator cone and spider bridge, the same components used in Beard's high-end handcrafted guitars. Together, these premium parts generate a resonant, projecting tone with powerful sustain and overtones. The all-mahogany body provides a balanced, full sound to complement the lively resonator components. This bass sings with a voice so mesmerizing, you'll never want to stop playing.

Maple Neck and Rosewood Fingerboard Feel Familiar

The comfortable maple neck and rosewood fingerboard feel instantly familiar under your fingers. With a 32" scale length and 22 medium frets, this bass handles smoothly and plays with ease. The rosewood fingerboard is bound in cream celluloid for an elegant look and silky feel. Dot inlays provide subtle side markers to keep you oriented as you play. Overall, this bass offers a blend of premium, resonant tonewoods and thoughtful design for comfort and playability.

Versatile Tonal Options with Onboard Pickup

Shape your tone with the custom humbucking pickup and onboard volume and tone controls. From rich, woody resonance to crisp articulation, this pickup system provides tonal versatility to suit any style or song. Roll back the tone for thumpy, old-school Motown vibes or open it up for definition and clarity. The pickup's warm, full voice complements the natural resonator tone beautifully.

Premium Components and Appointments

High-quality components and elegant appointments complete this bass's premium design. Chrome-plated hardware includes sealed tuners, a custom bridge and tailpiece. Cream binding accents the fingerboard and body. Together with the violin-inspired f-holes, these touches convey a sense of craftsmanship and tonal artistry. For an innovative, resonator-infused bass tone with boutique-level components, the Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature Series Left-Handed Resonator Bass Guitar is in a league of its own. Protect your investment with an included hardshell case.

Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature Series Left-Handed Resonator Bass Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature Series Left-Handed Resonator Bass Guitar Tobacco Sunburst
Gold Tone PBB Paul Beard Signature Series Left-Handed Resonator Bass Guitar Tobacco Sunburst

Features

  • Mahogany top and sides, tobacco sunburst, high gloss finish
  • Maple neck, two-way adjustable truss rod, ZeroGlide nut
  • Humbucking pickup with tone and volume control
  • Maple bridge with ebony insert, Paul Beard 4-string tailpiece

Specs

Body
  • Top: Mahogany
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Binding: Cream ABS
  • Finish: Tobacco sunburst / high gloss
Neck
  • Material: Maple
  • Truss rod: Two-way adjustable
  • Nut width: 1.625" ZeroGlide nut
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Frets: 22
  • Inlay: Dot
  • Scale length: 32.0"
Electronics
  • Pickups: Humbucking pickup with tone and volume control
Hardware
  • Bridge: Maple with ebony insert
  • Tailpiece: Paul Beard 4-string
  • Hardware: Chrome plated
  • Tuners: Sealed bass-style
  • Buttons: Metal
  • Headstock: Included
Other
  • Orientation: Left handed
  • Strings: 6
  • Case: Included

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