The Gold Tone PBS-8 Paul Beard Signature Series 8-String Squareneck resonator guitar gives you extended range and vintage tone. Designed for serious musicians, this resonator guitar has a handsome mahogany body and neck providing a warm, balanced sound. Fitted with Paul Beard's acclaimed resonator cone and spider bridge, the PBS-8 delivers impressive projection and ringing sustain. Its eight strings expand your musical vocabulary, allowing steel guitar-style solos and chords. A smooth rosewood fingerboard and mahogany neck make the PBS-8 comfortable to play for long periods. Step up to Gold Tone's flagship resonator and experience full-bodied tone with a traditional squareneck design.

Resonant Mahogany Body and Neck

The PBS-8's body and neck are crafted from mahogany, a tonewood prized for its ability to resonate and project sound. Together with the famed Paul Beard "open" soundwell and resonator cone, the mahogany construction generates a loud, metallic tone with clarity and sustain.

Squareneck Design Provides Unique Voicings

Unlike a standard guitar neck, the PBS-8's squareneck has a flat, wide fingerboard that lets you play double stops, triple stops and other chord voicings not possible on a round neck. The squareneck's design also facilitates rapid slides, pull-offs and hammer-ons for a bluesy sound. With eight strings, the PBS-8 produces complex, shimmering chords as well as double courses for extra volume.

Premium Components for Superior Sound

At the heart of the PBS-8's tone is Paul Beard's handmade resonator cone and spider bridge. Beard's decades of experience crafting resonators is evident in the cone's three-dimensional depth and crisp highs. The spider bridge transfers string vibrations directly into the cone for unparalleled sensitivity and nuance. You'll also appreciate the smooth and stable performance of sealed guitar-style tuners, a two-way truss rod and cream binding. With professional-grade parts throughout, the PBS-8 gives you rich, dimensional acoustic tone.

Eight Strings Provide Extended Range

While most resonator guitars have six strings, the PBS-8 features eight. The two highest strings let you play solos, double stops and chords unattainable on a standard resonator. An ideal instrument for Western swing, country and Hawaiian styles, the PBS-8's additional strings significantly expand your musical horizons. Its 25" scale length and light 0.018 - 0.059 string gauges make the PBS-8 easy to fret compared to most resonator guitars. Discover new inspiration with the PBS-8's eight-string design. Protect your investment with an included hardshell case.