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| Author: | ernie [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Weissenborn style A&D guitars |
Does anyone know where one can get plans for these guitars?? they look like similiar to very small martin gtrs. I saw photos of these 2 guitars in the book strings attached , and love the shape and design. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Weissenborn style A&D guitars |
Thanks todd , how do I get a hold of tony francis??? does he have a full scale drawing or ?? |
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| Author: | CharlieT [ Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Weissenborn style A&D guitars |
Here's his web site address: http://www.tonyfrancisinstruments.com/ |
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| Author: | herry tze [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Weissenborn style A&D guitars |
try this site from Stewmac: http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Books,_plan ... Plans.html Weissenborn Guitar Plans Giant full-scale builder's plans for a 1930s Weissenborn Style One guitar, a Hawaiian-style instrument that is enjoying a revival. Item# Description In stock Price Quantity 0853 Weissenborn Guitar Plans Yes $14.95 |
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| Author: | TonyFrancis [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 4:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Weissenborn style A&D guitars |
Herry, The Weissenborn Styles A through D were the Company's line of 12 fret Spanish-neck guitars. Although not super popular compared to the Hawaiian models, they work incredibly well for slack key guitar, or those searching for a unique voice. Unfortunately I have never taken patterns for the Spanish Neck Weissenborn, although they are the same shape and depth as the Kona model - modified for a 12th fret body. Models A & D will have the same build specs, just with the different appointments which differ depending on the era. Vintage examples are so affordable I had never really thought anyone would replicate them. Happy to take patterns the next time I have one in for repairs. |
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| Author: | ernie [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Weissenborn style A&D guitars |
thanks tony, would love to have a set of plans. Since I am new at this what is a kona model?? secondly is the slack key the same as slide guitar played on one/s lap?? cheers ernie |
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