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Below are accessories available for Weissenborn and lap steel guitars.
Shubb-Pearse SP2 Slide
One of the best lap steel slides on the market. I find myself always coming back to the SP2 because of its comfortable shape, heavy mass and semi-bullet tip designed to make solos and tricky slide work a piece of cake.
Price: $50. Regular postage in Australia/NZ is $7.00. $15 to international locations.
Gold Tone Weissenborn Case
This hardshell case fits all acoustic Weissenborn style guitars offered on this website, as well as original Weissenborns, other replicas and many other hollowneck slide guitars, including the Cole Clark Violap.
It features an internal design to safely and snugly hold the guitar's square hollow neck.
Due to their size, delivery via Australia Post is not available. Please contact me if you are interested in purchasing a case. Pickup is available from my Brisbane workshop, or they can be delivered within Australia via courier.
Price: $350. Contact me to order.
Guitars listed on this page are available today for immediate purchase
An ideal option for customers who don't wish to go through the normal 3-6 month waiting period on custom guitars, guitars listed here are completed and ready for their new owner.
If you don't see a guitar you're interested in on this page or the one you liked has already been sold then feel free to to discuss custom orders.
Ordering:
For a complete run-down of the ordering process, visit the Ordering page. In short, if you see a guitar on this page you would be interested in purchasing, contact me to discuss it.
Unless otherwise described, the prices listed here are for the instrument only. Pickups, cases and other accessories can be purchased separately. Layby can be arranged in some circumstances, contact me for details.
Curly Koa Model IV
Made from exceptionally figured Hawaiian Koa
Built in a similar style to Hermann Weissenborn's "Style 1", from a breathtaking figured set of Hawaiian Koa. This guitar has a deep, rich tone that this traditional tonewood is famous for. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns.- Highly Figured Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple and genuine Abalone inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
AUD$2,300
Model IV
Hawaiian Koa top, back and sides
Built in a similar style to Hermann Weissenborn's "Style 1", the beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns.- Figured Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple and genuine Abalone inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
AUD$2,200
Model I
Model I built from figured Tasmanian Blackwood
With outstanding figuring and every colour from light blondes to black, this Tasmanian Blackwood has a wild, evocative appearance, capped off with an equally interesting Macassar Ebony bridge featuring contasting browns and blacks.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony fretboard with Blackwood fret markers and Abalone inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
AUD$1,600
Model I
Standard 'Model I' built from highly figured timbers
Model I made from a modest yet richly figured set of Tasmanian Blackwood. The unassuming elegance is topped off with a matching Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
AUD$1,800
Recently Sold Instruments
Model I
Standard 'Model I' built from highly figured timbers
Model I made from a wildly figured figured set of Tasmanian Blackwood, featuring a stunning sapwood centre strip. It is topped off with a matching Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard with abalone inlay.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Traditional Model IV
All-solid Hawaiian Koa body
Owing to the natural bindingless look and the Hawaiian Koa body, this is a Model IV built in the tradition of Hermann Weissenborn's 'Style One'. The beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns. Note: features a natural Koa fretboard that can be oiled on request for a darkened appearance to match the body.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Model I
Standard 'Model I' built from highly figured timbers
Owing to the natural bindingless look, this Model I features an understated beauty that lets the tremendously figured Tasmanian Blackwood speak for itself. Topped off with a Macassar Ebony fretboard with Blackwood and Abalone inlay giving the instrument a dark, evocative look.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Traditional Model IV
All-solid Hawaiian Koa body
Owing to the natural bindingless look and the Hawaiian Koa body, this is a Model IV built in the tradition of Hermann Weissenborn's 'Style One'. The beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns. Note: features a natural Koa fretboard that can be oiled on request for a darkened appearance to match the body.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Figured Model I
Model I built from exceptionally figured woods
With outstanding figuring and every colour from light blondes to black, this Tasmanian Blackwood has a wild, evocative appearance.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard with Maple ''fret'' inlay and Mother of Pearl fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Traditional Model IV
Hawaiian Koa body with a low-key natural appearance
Owing to the natural bindingless look and the Hawaiian Koa body, this is a Model IV built in the tradition of Hermann Weissenborn's 'Style One'. The beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Traditional Model IV
Hawaiian Koa body with a low-key natural appearance
Owing to the natural bindingless look and the Hawaiian Koa body, this is a Model IV built in the tradition of Hermann Weissenborn's 'Style One'. The beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Model IV
Second hand Model IV at a great price
Featuring stunning Hawaiian Koa with Curly Maple and herringbone binding, this is a great chance to own a preloved Model IV for much less.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple and rope soundhole rings
- Maple binding with Herringbone purfling
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony fretboard with Maple and Mother of Pearl inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Polished lacquer finish
SOLD!
Traditional Model IV
Hawaiian Koa body with a low-key natural appearance
Owing to the natural bindingless look and the Hawaiian Koa body, this is a Model IV built in the tradition of Hermann Weissenborn's 'Style One'. The beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Traditional Model IV
Hawaiian Koa body with a low-key natural appearance
Owing to the natural bindingless look and the Hawaiian Koa body, this is a Model IV built in the tradition of Hermann Weissenborn's 'Style One'. The beauty of the Koa speaks for itself and the instrument has that classic rich tone that you can expect from this tonewood. This Model IV is topped off with a matching Koa fretboard in the style of original Weissenborns.- Hawaiian Koa top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Koa fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Figured Model I
Featuring stunningly figured top, back and sides (no sapwood)
Owing to the natural bindingless look, this Model I features an understated beauty that lets the tremendously figured Tasmanian Blackwood speak for itself. Topped off with a matching Blackwood fretboard with Maple and Abalone inlay. There are two guitars available that have been made from the same timber, this one features no sapwood.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and Mother of Pearl fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Figured Model I
Featuring stunningly figured top, back and sides (with sapwood)
Owing to the natural bindingless look, this Model I features an understated beauty that lets the tremendously figured Tasmanian Blackwood speak for itself. Topped off with a matching Blackwood fretboard with Maple and Abalone inlay.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Student Model
Price-friendly alternative
Featuring the attractive combination of Spruce and Qld Maple, not only does this guitar look and sound great, the combination of woods allows for a significantly cheaper instrument without sacrificing quality or tone.
- Solid Sitka Spruce soundboard
- Solid Queensland Maple back/sides.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel).
- Rock Maple fretboard with black inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge
- Genuine Bone Nut & Saddle
- Black & White soundhole rings
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Model II
Model II with excellent figuring
This guitar features excellent figuring throughout the top, back and sides, unusual for my standard Model II instruments.- Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel).
- Solid black binding
- Macassar Ebony fretboard with Blackwood and Abalone inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge
- Genuine Bone Nut & Saddle
- Solid maple soundhole rings
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Professional Electric Lap Steel
Queensland Maple electric lap steel
In order to focus entirely on acoustic instruments, this is the very last electric lap steel to be sold by Richard Wilson Guitars for the foreseeable future! This could be your last chance to own this unique design.
There is a small blemish in the wood directly next to the pickup which occurred when drilling for the guitar's wiring. See photo #7 for a close look at it. In light of this, the guitar is being offered at $100 off its normal price.
- Queensland Maple body
- 25" Scale length
- EMG Humbucker pickup
- Volume and Tone control
- Gold hardware
- Gold Gotoh Tuners
- Black Top edge binding
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Model I with figured tonewoods
Model I featuring highly figured Tasmanian Blackwood for top/back/sides and vintage-style Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard
Unlike the standard Model I I sell, this guitar features a few unique elements. Instead of the standard plain (figure-less) Tasmanian Blackwood body, this guitar features brilliantly figured top/back/sides. Instead of the standard Ebony fretboard, this guitar features a matching figured Tasmanian Blackwood bridge featuring Maple fret markets, similar to the Koa fretboards seen on original Weissenborns. Capped off with stunning Abalone inlay, this guitar makes the most of the natural bindingless appearance of the Model I, with the brilliant tone and exceptional sustain you can expect from a Weissenborn style guitar.
- Highly Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Solid maple soundhole rings.
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard with Maple 'fret' inlay and genuine Abalone fret markers
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Western Red Cedar & Koa Model IV
Model IV with Western Red Cedar soundboard and Hawaiian Koa back and sides with truly amazing figuring
This guitar is made from the second of two sets of exceptionally figured Hawaiian Koa that I have acquired over the years. The depth of the amazing figuring throughout the sides and back is among the finest I've ever come across. The guitar is finished with a thin satin finish.
Western Red Cedar gives this guitar an exceptional warmth in its tone and brilliant volume. The clarity of notes makes this lap steel ideal for delicate fingerpicking, but also equally lends itself to any number of other playing styles.
- Highly figured Hawaiian Koa back/sides
- Western Red Cedar soundboard (top)
- White body binding
- Black & White fibre top edge purfling
- Soundhole rosette featuring Blackwood and Black & White fibre
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony fretboard with Tasmaian Blackwood and mother of pearl inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Western Red Cedar & Koa Model IV
Model IV with Western Red Cedar soundboard and Hawaiian Koa back and sides with truly amazing figuring
As the photos immediately show, this is a special guitar. This guitar is made from one of two sets of exceptionally figured Hawaiian Koa that I have acquired over the years. The depth of the amazing figuring throughout the sides and back needs to be seen in person to be truly believed. During construction, only a minimal black top edge binding was installed, leaving the back/side joint exposed to let the natural beauty of this guitar speak for itself. The guitar is finished with a thin satin finish.
Western Red Cedar gives this guitar an exceptional warmth in its tone and brilliant volume. The clarity of notes makes this lap steel ideal for delicate fingerpicking, but also equally lends itself to any number of other playing styles.
- Highly figured Hawaiian Koa back/sides
- Western Red Cedar soundboard (top)
- Black body binding (top edge only)
- Vintage style soundhole rosette
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony fretboard with Tasmaian Blackwood and mother of pearl inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Model II
Standard Model II with a cream coloured binding
This is a standard Model II available right now for purchase. Its body is built from all-solid Tasmanian Blackwood, with a mahogany-like colour and texture, but with that classic Blackwood warmth in tone.- Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides
- Cream binding (top and back edge)
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Macassar Ebony Tasmaian Blackwood and mother of pearl inlay
- Macassar Ebony bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Maple soundhole ring
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Alpine Ash Model III
Model III made from exceptionally figured Alpine Ash
Model III made from Alpine Ash, an Australian native, known for its stunning rich figuring. Comlementing the light coloured body is a unique Maple fretboard and bridge combination and light brown Tasmaian Blackwood binding. This guitar has a brilliant rich sound with a strong and even tone across the lows, mids and highs.- Highly figured Alpine Ash top/back/sides
- Figured Tasmanian Blackwood binding (top/back/fretboard)
- B&W fibre purfling on top edge
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel)
- Rock Maple fretboard with Tasmaian Blackwood and mother of pearl inlay
- Rock Maple bridge with Snakewood bridge pins
- Tasmanian Blackwood and B&W fibre soundhole ring
- Sitka Spruce internal bracing
- Genuine bone nut and saddle
- Satin lacquer finish
SOLD!
Qld Maple / Bunya Model III
Model III made from local species Queensland Maple & Bunya Pine
A Model II with a difference. The Qld Maple/Bunya combination is an emerging alternative to the traditional guitar timbers Mahogany and Spruce. Owing to these alternative timbers, the tone of this guitar features a bright, sharp tone that has a stronger midrange than Tasmanian Blackwood guitars. Ideal if you're after a Weissenborn style guitar with less of the trademark Blackwood warmth!- Figured Queensland Maple back/sides.
- Bunya Pine soundboard
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (nickel).
- Figured Tasmanian Blackwood Binding on top edge.
- Macassar Ebony fretboard with blackwood and mother of pearl inlay.
- Macassar Ebony bridge.
- Single Tasmanian Blackwood soundhole ring.
- Gloss lacquer finish.
SOLD!
Model I
Based on the Model I Acoustic with a more traditional focus
A modern interpretation of the classic Weissenborn; this guitar is made entirely from nicely figured Tasmanian Blackwood with Maple trim.- Figured Tasmanian Blackwood top/back/sides.
- Grover Sta-Tite openback/vintage tuners (nickel).
- No top/back edge binding.
- Tasmanian Blackwood fretboard with maple and mother of pearl inlay.
- Tasmanian Blackwood bridge.
- Single maple soundhole ring.
- Satin lacquer finish.