Style 2 Weissenborn
Distinguised. Bold. Balanced.
The juxtaposition of differences in the Style 2 intensify the traditional Weissenborn design.
Born in Los Angeles, Perfected in Australia.
Style 2
Our sleek reimagining of H. Weissenborn's most idiosyncratic style. The Style 2 is a study in contrasts.
Our Style 2 offers a refreshing, modern take on the vintage eccentricities of H. Weissenborn's most unique instrument.
Elegant black body binding. Natural maple fretboard binding.
The iconic rope style soundhole ring and the simple diamond embellishment of the 12th fret.
The Style 2 is a perfect balance of contrast. A Maple bound fretboard sits against the sleek black black body binding.
The stunning marquetry soundhole rosette and the 12th fret diamond inlay.
Featuring our balanced, individually voiced bracing pattern.
Binding
Black (body), Maple (fretboard)
Soundhole Rosette
Rope Marquetry
Fretboard Inlay
4 dots + 12th fret diamond
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Should I choose Koa or Tasmanian Blackwood?
Tonewood Guide
It's the question we get asked the most. Both are very closely related Acacia species with very similar tonal characteristics, sought after by guitarists around the world.
Weissenborn Specifications
Each guitar is individually handcrafted; specifications may differ for aesthetic, tonal or structural reasons.
Scale Length
25" (635mm)
Body Depth
3" (76mm)
Width (lower bout)
15" (380mm)
Length
37.5" (952mm)
Bracing
X-Brace
Nut & Saddle
Bone
Case
Hardshell Plywood
Bridge Pins
Waverley Ivoroid
String Spacing
1.6" (40.5mm) Nut
2.5" (63.5mm) Saddle
Finish
Satin lacquer
Strings
14-56 Phosphor Bronze
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Style 2 Weissenborn Guitars
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The RW Sound.
Hear.
Jacob Raagaard performs 'Joshua Tree' on a RW Tasmanian Blackwood Style 3 Weissenborn.
Tone you can trust
INDIVIDUALLY VOICED
Dynamic range, rich overtones, and long-lasting sustain
Our responsive instruments have earned the trust of beginners, part-time players - and even Grammy award winners across the globe.
From timber to timbre, every guitar is crafted to its best tonal characteristics. Responsive, dynamic, and focused sound for every player, every time.
A sound investment
buy it for life
Timeless form, figuring, and finish
Every component is cut, carved, sanded and assembled in a state-of-the-art boutique workshop in Brisbane, Australia. All with the singular purpose of bringing to life the authentic Weissenborn aesthetics into the modern world.
On display, or in your lap, the world will know you've made a sound investment.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
THE NEW STANDARD IN QUALITY
Beautiful on the inside, as well.
Up to 60 individual components, 800 individual segments of wood, and 1000s of individual steps per guitar, are handled personally by master luthier, Richard Wilson.
Every detail comes together to create an RW Weissenborn renowned for their quality materials, structural design, and craftsmanship. That somehow becomes more than the sum of its parts.
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Custom Instruments
Whether it's a Style 2 with standard features or a custom creation, Richard Wilson can work with you to create the Weissenborn guitar of your dreams.
Discover more styles
Style 1
Sleek design focusing on the Weissenborn's elements of line, colour, and wood figuring.
Style 3
Eye-catching and harmonious. Repeating elements create a Weissenborn of harmonious design.
Style 4
A complex and lyrical composition comprised of all the stylistic Weissenborn adornments.