The Gold Tone PBS-M is the solid-mahogany member of the Paul Beard Signature Series, and it is a squareneck resonator built for players who actually work. A solid mahogany body and neck finished in a rich tobacco sunburst host the famed Paul Beard "open" soundwell with a genuine USA-made Beard cone and spider bridge — the same components serious dobro players seek out individually — so the voice is loud, woody and cutting in the way a bluegrass resonator needs to be.

All-solid-wood construction gives the PBS-M a directness that laminated bodies never quite find, and curly maple binding and a Paul Beard tailpiece finish it properly. This is a squareneck, so it is set up for lap-style slide playing rather than fretted guitar technique — a bluegrass stalwart ruggedly built to take life on the road in stride. It ships with a case.

This instrument ships factory-fresh direct from Gold Tone, where every instrument receives a professional setup at their Titusville, Florida shop before it leaves. It arrives with its case and the full Gold Tone manufacturer warranty.

Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse

We are an authorized Gold Tone dealer, so this is a genuine new instrument covered by the full manufacturer warranty. The shop is run by Geoff Hohwald, author of the Banjo Primer and co-designer of the Gold Tone OB-Standard, with over 45 years in the stringed-instrument world, and our team is available by phone or email if you want help choosing between the squareneck models. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4 and 3/6/12/24-month plans, all with no late fees, plus Afterpay.

PBS-M Specifications

• Model: PBS-M
• Style: Resonator Guitar (squareneck)
• Body & Neck: Solid mahogany
• Finish: Tobacco sunburst
• Cone & Spider: Genuine USA Beard
• Soundwell: Paul Beard "open" design
• Tailpiece: Paul Beard
• Binding: Curly maple
• Strings: 6
• Case: Included

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the PBS-M and the standard PBS?

The PBS-M is the solid-mahogany version. Both use the Paul Beard open soundwell with a genuine USA Beard cone and spider, but the all-solid mahogany body and neck give the PBS-M a drier, more focused voice and a higher level of finish, including the curly maple binding.

Is this a squareneck or a roundneck?

Squareneck. It is built for lap-style slide playing with a steel bar and high action, which is the standard bluegrass dobro setup. If you want to fret it like a guitar, you want a roundneck model such as the PBR series instead.