generaldreedle Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Saw this in the local store Dusty Strings while I'm still trying to decide if I should trade in a guitar for the j200 on sale somewhere else. Gold Tone Paul Beard PBR. I thought it sounded better than other resonators three times as much. Anyone have one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I had a Goldtone Beard set-up PBRCA (cutaway). Nothing touches it for under a grand, which is what it cost when i bought it. I think you will be pleased. I currently have a Gretsch boxcar I use for some recording in my office, but the PBR has a much fatter and warmer tone. I think congratulations are in order. PS I I have always been interested in the fairly new Mule brand... but they are pricey, and I think I like the warmer tone of wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldreedle Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Thanks Sal! I also liked the warm tone, not too warm, but anyway, I'm currently learning some blues finger picking, and soon bottleneck, so this will be really fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Congratulations on a fine instrument. If reso is someone's primary instrument, they may want a high end model. Otherwise, Beard cone comes with the PBR. I've had my PBR for 5-6yrs. fantastic for slide or arpeggio. Try a Clayton Pork Knuckle slide if you want a deep rewarding tone. Thin slides just don't get down there to the magic it can deliver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 I have not owned one but I have played a bunch. About the only resonator in a similar price range I have liked better was an early 2000s Amistar-made Regal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 GREAT reso! I play quite a bit of resonator and have really enjoyed every Beard guitar and Beard coned Nat/Dobro I’ve played at sessions etc. My own reso is a 1930s Dobro M32 fiddle edge, with the original pressed lug cone. I’ve thought about trying a Beard cone in it to see how it fares, but the tone as it is is something of a marvel, so it’s stayed as is so far. Enjoy the Beard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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