Inspired by the iconic guitars of Hermann Weissenborn.
Weissenborn Guitar Style Catalogue
Click below to find out more about our four Weissenborn styles.
Weissenborn Guitars For Sale
Available for immediate shipping anywhere in the world.
Each one-of-a-kind Weissenborn has been individually photographed, catalogued and recorded. The guitar you see is the exact instrument you will receive.

Inspired by the iconic Weissenborn
Electric Lap Steel
Featuring the perfect proportions of the iconic Weissenborn shape and traditional appointments in a modern lap steel crafted with cutting edge guitar construction techniques. A truly versatile instrument that is equally at home with the sweetest Hawaiian licks or overdriven rock and blues.
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Weissenborns at Richard Wilson Guitars

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Purchasing Guide
We want to make the process of owning one of our guitars as simple and smooth as possible, which is why we back up our world-class guitars with world-class service.
Below is just a few of the ways we try and make things easy for you. If you have any queries about the process of owning a Richard Wilson instrument, please do contact us!

Made to order
Custom & Bespoke Instruments
We invite you to contact us today to discuss our many standard options and complex customisations. Available to discuss with the luthier are long and short scale Weissenborns, deep and shallow bodies. 7, 8, 10 and 12 string Weissenborns and many more variations are possible.

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"It is everything I hoped for and more. Thanks for the great customer service and communication. Most importantly, thanks for being such a wonderful craftsman and artisan. The instrument you made for me is an awesome world class work of art and sound." -Randy H. USA
From Tokyo to Tennessee, from beginners to grammy winners, we want to make the process of owning one of our guitars as simple and smooth as possible, which is why we back up our world-class guitars with world-class service.