Custom Gold Tone GT-Weissenborn Acoustic Hawaiian-Style Steel Guitar w/ Gig Bag; New, Free Shipping

The Hawaiian steel guitars of Herman Weissenborn made before WW ll were unique in sound and construction, and no current instrument maker has studied those original designs as closely as Gold Tone. We've replicated their distinctive tone with our Weissenborn hollow-neck steel guitars.

The incredibly affordable GT features satin finish all-mahogany construction, inlayed flush maple frets and open-geared Grover Stay-Tite tuning machine heads. Includes hard-padded gig bag.

Because of the Weissenborn guitar's original-style construction, due care must be taken to use the correct tunings and string gauges in order to avoid bridge, bracing or neck problems. The strings supplied (gauged .014, .018, .026w, .034w, .044w, .056w) allow for G (DGDGBD), D (DADF#AD) and similar tunings. Your Weissenborn will not tolerate the excessive tension exerted by E tuning (EBEG#BE), Dobro G tuning (GBDGBD) or similar tunings. Using these or other non-recommended tunings will void the warranty. The total string tension exerted on ANY Gold Tone Weissenborn guitar should be no more than 165 lbs. when tuned to standard (A440) pitch. There are several online string-tension calculators available such as this one to help you to determine the correct string gauges for any tuning you might want to utilize. Available as left-handed model.

Specifications

Top: Sapele
Back & Sides: Sapele
Finish: Natural Satin
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Tuners: Open Gear Gotoh-Style
Inlay: Dot
Binding: Cream ABS
Buttons: Metal
Hardware: Chrome-Plated
Pickups: Optional
Nut Width: 1-15/16"
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Weight: 5.2 lbs.
Tuning: DADF#AD
Tuning (Alternate): DGDGBD
Strings: .056w, .044w, .034w, .026w, .018, .014
Option 1: Wiesse
Bag: Included

Product Specs

Condition:Brand New Make:Gold Tone Model:GT Weissenborn