Re-creating the Weissenborn Magic
Take a trip back to the prewar era with the Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-style slide guitar. The SM-Weissenborn+ retains a solid mahogany top, which sets it apart from the laminated all-sapele body of the standard Gold Tone GT-Weissenborn model. It leverages the same hollow-neck design of the original Weissenborn guitars, which allows the notes to bloom and mature before they leave the soundhole. You get a fretless fingerboard inlaid with maple fret markers and traditional inlays. The guitar also flaunts maple and mahogany rope inlays, which look stunning. If you’re looking for a fantastic acoustic slide guitar, make sure to audition a Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-style slide guitar from Sweetwater.
Note: Due to the SM-Weissenborn+’s vintage-style construction, you must maintain the string gauges and tunings Gold Tone recommends. G tuning (DGDGBD), D tuning (DADF#AD), and similar tunings are well within the SM-Weissenborn+’s limitations, but you must ensure that any other intended tuning or gauge is safe before stringing up your instrument. Otherwise, you risk permanent damage. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer with any questions.
Hollow-neck design delivers unparalleled resonance
The SM-Weissenborn+ is made from mahogany, a distinct upgrade from the laminated sapele body of the GT-Weissenborn. The back and sides are made from laminated mahogany, while the top is solid. All-mahogany guitars, such as this one, are well-loved for their warm voice and ability to accompany vocalists. Plus, the SM-Weissenborn+ leverages the same hollow-neck design as the original Weissenborn guitars, which provides a larger space for its notes to resonate.
All-mahogany body with a solid top
As Gold Tone’s deluxe Hawaiian-style slide guitar, The SM-Weissenborn+ comes with an upgraded solid mahogany top. Solid tops are preferred by discerning players due to their increased resonance and projection. Plus, since the top isn’t being stifled by layers of glue, this guitar responds to your lightest touch. And because it’s made from mahogany, this top imbues your sound with a woody midrange and warm overtones. The SM-Weissenborn+ is an excellent fit for players searching for a more responsive and resonant Hawaiian-style slide guitar.
Deluxe binding and inlays
Aside from its solid top, the SM-Weissenborn+ flaunts extra visual appeal. It features inlaid maple fret markers for perfect slide positioning. The fretless fingerboard also comes with eye-catching traditional inlays. But that’s not all you get! Gold Tone applied maple and mahogany Rope binding to the body and fingerboard. Are you seeking an authentic vintage-inspired Hawaiian-style slide guitar? Look no further than the Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+.
Gold Tone SM-Weissenborn+ Hawaiian-style Slide Guitar Features:
- Hawaiian-style acoustic slide guitar
- Solid mahogany top produces a warm sound rich with overtones
- Mahogany back and sides provide a warm sound
- Hollow neck design helps the instrument resonate to its full potential
- Hollow neck construction promotes resonance and sustain
- Inlaid maple fret markers guide your slide
- Mahogany and maple Rope binding supplies a vintage good looks
