The Paul Beard / Goldtone PBS Resophonic instruments feature Paul Beard’s own spun aluminum cone and spider assembly on a Beard designed open sound well that rivals the sound of instruments at twice the price. We purchase these instruments right from Paul Beard so we are assured that they are set up and quality controlled by the maestro himself
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The Beard Contemporary E Model redefines the resonator guitar for the needs of modern players. These magnificently responsive instruments made of striking select solid tone woods, utilizing innovative designs, produce an unusually resonant instrument with an aggressive response and stellar tone throughout the entire playing range. At the heart of these models is an exclusive top-mounted, specially treated resonator system. This feature, along with the open brace body design and arched back, creates a tuned body cavity that generates exceptionally brilliant treble and a bass that is rich and full. By controlling the decay, exceptional clarity is achieved that provides optimum note separation for crisp, clear, finger picking styles. With the power of this instrument, your playing WILL be heard in the hardest driving bands!
MORE →The new Jerry Douglas Signature Edition (JD) features a unique “E™” body configuration with solid mahogany back, sides and a stunning Pomele Sapele top. The guitar features the Beard open brace body construction and arched back while adding other internal features specific to this signature edition. This design throws a soaring high end while retaining a magnificent bass response. The guitar is capable of unparalleled aggressiveness and sensual melodic phrasing. This is a guitar which fulfills the Jerry Douglas role as a world class musician, making any style of music he desires.
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The Beard R Model has taken the most desirable features of the Vintage model guitar, including the open soundwell construction, and combined them with exclusive improvements in materials, construction, finishes, appointments and technical innovations. This creates a traditional instrument that has a perfectly balanced, full-bodied sound. These vibrant instruments are made of select solid tone woods that yield a clean, sweet tone. They produce a clear, crisp treble and a full, rich, warm bass, equally well suited for contemporary and traditional playing styles!
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Beard Guitars is proud to announce the Mike Auldridge Resophonic 6 string model. The close collaboration between Mike Auldridge and Paul Beard has created these stunningly beautiful, extraordinary guitars which combine unsurpassed artistry in design, construction and ornamentation. Both of these models feature LEGEND TONE™ tuned construction. The MA-6 produces the distinctive Mike Auldridge signature sound… A huge, warm low end, with a sweet, crystal clear, bell-like high end, being perfectly balanced in between with awesome sustain. Available in black and cherry finishes.
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If you are looking for something a little different to broaden your tonal horizons, then the Taylor GS 8 string Baritone is for you! This uniquely voiced instrument features the Taylor Grand Symphony body shape, Sitka spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, 27″ scale length and 8 strings tuned B E A D F# B with additional octave strings on the A and D.
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