Individually recorded
The tone of RW2139-328
Jacob Raagaard performs on RW2139-328.
Recorded in the Richard Wilson Guitars workshop. No audio effects have been added to this clip.
What you hear is the pure tone of RW2139-328.
Responsive instruments like RW2139-328 have earned the trust of beginners, part-time players - and even Grammy award winners across the globe.
Review Highlights
★★★★★
"The instrument is beautiful. Your craftsmanship is everything I had expected - and frankly, hoped it would be. Congratulations on a stunning looking guitar."
-Ron N., New York USA
★★★★★
"It's the real deal. it produces such a clear and warm tone."
-Joey Sparks, Oregon USA
★★★★★
"Thank you for the most excellent guitar I have ever seen, touch, or played. You are truly World Class Luthier!! This guitar blows away the 3 vintage Weissenborns I played in Los Angeles. In both looks, tone and sustain!"
Steve W., California USA
★★★★★
She sounds wonderful and she is beautiful. The space between the strings is perfect and the finish is as I expected.
-Nicolas B., France
RW2139-328 Overview – Specifications & Features
Style 4 Weissenborn Guitar
The final guitar I assembled in 2021. And what a way to end the year: this is a magnificent example of Tasmanian Blackwood. Incredibly figured and yet light, making for beautiful tone and dynamic range.
– Richard Wilson
Inclusions
Hardshell case and free international shipping.
Lifetime warranty.
Info
Serial: RW2139-328Year: 2021
Model: Style 4
Shape: ‘Hourglass’ Weissenborn
Features & Hardware
Tuning Machines: Reproduction Nickel Plate (Waverly style)Trim & Binding
Top Binding: Maple & Pau Ferro Rope MarquetryBack Binding: Maple & Pau Ferro Rope Marquetry
Fretboard Binding: Maple & Pau Ferro Rope Marquetry
Headstock Binding: Maple & Pau Ferro Rope Marquetry
Tonewoods
Top: Tasmanian BlackwoodBack: Tasmanian Blackwood
Sides: Tasmanian Blackwood
Fretboard: Tasmanian Blackwood
Bracing
Brace Wood: Sitka SpruceBracing Style: X-Brace
Bridge
Bridge: West African EbonySaddle: Bone
Bridge Pins: Waverly Ivoroid
Measurements
Scale Length: 635mm (25")*
Overall Length: 950 mm (37")*
Body Depth: 78mm (3")*
Upper Bout: 260mm (10 1/4")*
Lower Bout: 390mm (15 1/4")*
Soundhole Diameter: 97mm (3 13/16")*
String Spacing (Nut): 42mm (1 5/8")*
String Spacing (Saddle): 64mm (2 1/2")*
Weight: 1.5kg (3.3lbs)*
Details
Finish: Satin LacquerStrings: 14-56 Phosphor Bronze
*Standard specification. May differ due to slight variations with individually handcrafted instruments.
Artist Testimonials
Jacob Raagaard
"I’m completely blown away by the incredibly clear overtones and the sustain..."
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, backed by a Lifetime Warranty.
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.
Our Shipping & Support Promise
Enjoy complementary delivery, protection, tracking, and insurance worldwide.
Free next-day delivery. Worldwide.
Order any in-stock Weissenborn guitar, and it will be shipped for free the next business day. That's free shipping, anywhere in the world so you can enjoying your guitar sooner.
Free Global Tracking and Insurance
Tracking and insurance is included with every guitar so that you can relax and track. We have shipped guitars to every corner of the globe and know better than anyone how to get it to you safely.
Our Lifetime Guarantee Promise
You will love your guitar. It's really that simple. We offer free a lifetime warranty with every instrument. And we're always here to help you with questions you might have about your guitar.
Still have questions?
Just Ask
Whether it's your first handcrafted guitar or you're a seasoned collector, we're here to help!
Richard and the team can help you with any questions you've got about ordering, shipping, customization, or anything else!
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