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SM-Weissenborn: Hawaiian-Style Slide Guitar-Solid Mahogany Top-No Style

Gold Tone

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If you're looking for a slide guitar that doesn't fit the traditional bill, the SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-style slide guitar may be just the right instrument. Its original Gold Tone design is crafted from with a solid mahogany top paired with mahogany back, sides and neck beautifully set off by original-style maple/mahogany "rope" bindings, traditional inlays and a rich honey brown finish. 

Since the SM-Weissenborn+ guitar features a unique design, particular care must be taken (correct tunings and string gauges) to ensure you don't have bridge, bracing or neck problems. The strings supplied by Gold Tone are gauged .014, .018, .026w, .034w, .044w, .056w and allow for G (DGDGBD), D (DADF#AD) and similar tunings. E tuning (EBEG#BE) and Dobro G tuning (GBDGBD) or similar tunings are not recommended as the higher tension will most certainly cause damage and void the warranty. Total string tension exerted should be no more than 165 lb. when tuned to standard (A440) pitch. Use any free online string-tension calculator to determine what would be the correct string gauge for your tuning.

The SM-Weissenborn+ comes with a case.
Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-Style Slide Guitar Solid Mahogany Top
Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-Style Slide Guitar Solid Mahogany Top
Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-Style Slide Guitar Solid Mahogany Top

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  • Top: Solid Mahogany
  • Back & Sides: Laminated Mahogany
  • Finish: High Gloss
  • Fingerboard: Select Wood
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Tuners: Kluson-Style
  • Inlay: Traditional
  • Binding: Rope Mahogany/Maple
  • Buttons: Gold
  • Hardware: Gold Plated
  • Nut Width: 1-15/16"Bone
  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"
  • Weight: 5.2 lbs.
  • Tuning: DADF#AD
  • Tuning (Alternate): DGDGBD
  • Strings: .056w, .044w, .034w, .026w, .018, .014
  • Includes case

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  • Nice entry level instrument

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    submitted5 years ago

    byJB

    fromOregon

    Had to wait a bit to receive this Weissenborn instrument. I am pleased with both the fit and finish of this slide guitar. The top is solid mahogany and looks great along with the laminate back and sides. The rope binding also looks good. The real question is the playability and it meets my needs. I have owned other slide guitars both round and squarenecks but this is my first Weissenborn style guitar. For a purist it may be ok but for someone at my level of playing it is pretty good. Do understand there are limits on the string tension that can be placed on this instrument, no heavy strings and Open D tuning or Open G (starting with a D) or lower tunings are ok. Gold Tone had a nice informational blurb enclosed with the instrument. Last I checked you can find this information on their website. Why four stars? Depends on who you are and what you are looking for in the instrument. The tuners are ok but nothing special. The setup appears to be fine, but after a while I may want to have it looked over. Overall, it sounds great and I really like it.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDaniel

    fromMt pleasant SC. 29464

    Would this ship to the nearest store to me or my residence? Where is this blemished? I don't see it. Is the case hard shelled?

    Would this ship to the nearest store to me or my residence? Where is this blemished? I don't see it. Is the case hard shelled?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes we can ship it to either the nearest store or to your residence. For more info on the actual condition you'll have to contact the store that has it listed. You can contact them via the product description page.