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michaelnel - Posted - 04/07/2023: 09:16:21
Hi
It's my understanding that the GT PBS series comes with a Beard cone and spider. I also understand that a small percentage of them were also set up by Beard. Mine was not, as the Gold Tone sticker appears inside the bass side sound hole.
Is the cone that is supplied one of the current series Legend ones or something still made by Beard but cheaper quality? I read somewhere it is a Beard BC-1, which doesn't seem to be used in any of the non-GT Beard models.
Iceman6937 - Posted - 04/07/2023: 09:26:33
I have a PBS-M. It is my understanding if the guitar was set up by Beard (mine was not), it is a Legend. If not, then it is a Beard BC-1.
I don't know about cheaper quality but to my ears not as sweet as a Legend. Easy upgrade though.
resotom - Posted - 04/07/2023: 09:37:36
The Beard cones now has been upgraded by means of a material applied to the cone called VESPER.. has anyone had any experience with this process and the tone it is supposto change ?
hlpdobro - Posted - 04/07/2023: 09:43:20
Last I heard the Gold Tones ship with Paul's BC-1. Less expensive than the Legend or Vesper but not a "Cheap" cone. Exact same aluminum alloy. Treated and spun differently by Paul.
The spider will be a genuine No 14, same as in every guitar that Paul & the guys build.
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Edited by - hlpdobro on 04/07/2023 09:48:16
LukeL - Posted - 04/15/2023: 05:37:20
Paul told me the best way to identify a Beard cone is be the center piece the screw threads into. The BC-1 has a brass middle piece, the Legend is silver colored. Hope that helps.
