1920s Weissenborn Hawaiian - Feb 27, 2016 | Guernsey's In Ny
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1920s Weissenborn Hawaiian

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1920s Weissenborn Hawaiian
1920s Weissenborn Hawaiian
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UNRESERVED. One of the more rare and sought-after lapsteel brands, its widely believed that only an estimated 5,000 were produced between the late 1910s until early 1930s by Weissenborn in Los Angeles. Produced at arguably the peak of Hawaiian music's popularity, the brand could not compete with the volume of resonator steel guitars built by the likes of National and Dobro in the late 20s, and as a result, Weissenborn halted production in the early 1930s. With a beautifully smooth midrange presence, warm but present top end clarity, and round but not boomy low-end, this is the guitar inspiring most modern Hawaiian lapsteels built today. With its all-Koa construction, this guitar has a pleasing presence and projection, aided by the hollow square neck chamber. Comes with modern case.
Condition
VG; wear to the bridge, finish checking on top and back, dings on edges, random white "paint" dots scattered throughout top, wear to the dot inlays on the fingerboard
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1920s Weissenborn Hawaiian

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500
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Starting Price $1,200
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