weisenborn copy 3 Superior
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weisenborn copy 3 Superior
Thinking of buying a superior any ideas of which model sounds best or any comments
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These are great guitars at a very reasonable price. I bought one a few months back, installed a sunrise pickup and it sounds sweet. David Lindley tried em out and bought three, which is probably a better testimonial. They are able to sell them at such a low price (starting at $600) because they have them made in Mexico by some luthiers there. The guys brought an original Weissenborn down, dismantled it and went through the thing bit by bit so the craftsmen could re create them as close to the original as possible.
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Berkeley Musical Instrument Exchange does not offer eight string Weissenborn models. Actually, I've never seen anybody offer eight strings on a Weissenborn-style guitar.
I have to agree with the previous posts. I've played these in the shop and was suitably impressed with the sound. They're an excellent value for the price.
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I have to agree with the previous posts. I've played these in the shop and was suitably impressed with the sound. They're an excellent value for the price.
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Bear Creek Guitars will make you an 8 string....make sure you REALLY need it, and be prepared for sticker shock!!!! ( I personally would advise against it for string tension reasons, but what do I know)
Mike
PS..John Pearse makes .068's for low C also you can adapt acoustic Bass strings....I sometimes use GHS .060's on Hollownecks tho a .059 seems to work fine ...I usually only use the heavier gauges on Reso's..Mike<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by mikey on 08 May 2000 at 11:48 PM.]</p></FONT>
Mike
PS..John Pearse makes .068's for low C also you can adapt acoustic Bass strings....I sometimes use GHS .060's on Hollownecks tho a .059 seems to work fine ...I usually only use the heavier gauges on Reso's..Mike<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by mikey on 08 May 2000 at 11:48 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Mike and Pete, thanks I'll look for a Pearce dealer or order a few from him direct. I ran all around one day digging through boxes of strings and never once did I think of using a bass string (course neither did the guitar shop guy's)
This is for my Weissonator so top distortion isn't a problem, just hope the tailpiece stays on
This is for my Weissonator so top distortion isn't a problem, just hope the tailpiece stays on
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After playing a little on a weisenborn copy I would really like one.
I do not know about the maker you fellows are chatting about.
Uk is a little weird when it comes to specialist steel stuff.
Can someone point me in the direction of luthiers please and some idea of who is good etc.
Thanks
Bill
Living in the UK vacuum
I do not know about the maker you fellows are chatting about.
Uk is a little weird when it comes to specialist steel stuff.
Can someone point me in the direction of luthiers please and some idea of who is good etc.
Thanks
Bill
Living in the UK vacuum
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