Gold Tone GT-WB Weissenborn

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Gold Tone GT-WB Weissenborn

Gold Tone

GT-WB Weissenborn

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 538622
Model: GT-WB Weissenborn
Price: $379.50

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The Gold Tone GT-WB is a solid entry point into the Weissenborn world. It delivers a surprisingly rich acoustic tone, perfect for Hawaiian, blues, or fingerstyle players wanting that distinctive open-string resonance without a huge investment. The build is decent for the price, offering a good foundation for learning the instrument.

Product Description

  • Gold Tone GT-WB Weissenborn
  • Weissenborn Guitar
  • Top: Sapele
  • Back & sides: Sapele
  • Fingerboard: Walnut
  • Cream coloured ABS body binding
  • Dot fretboard inlays
  • Scale: 629 mm
  • Nut width: 49.2 mm
  • Bridge: Blackwood
  • Open tuners
  • Tuning: D-A-D-F#-A-D
  • Colour: Nature Matte
  • Incl. gig bag
PROS
  • • Sapele top offers a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
  • • Walnut fingerboard provides a comfortable playing experience and good note definition.
  • • Open-gear tuners, while basic, hold tuning surprisingly well for the price point.
  • • The Nature Matte finish looks classy and provides a nice tactile feel.
CONS
  • • Sapele back and sides limit the overall tonal complexity compared to mahogany or koa.
  • • The included gig bag is functional but offers minimal protection from bumps and scrapes.
  • • Fixed D-A-D-F#-A-D tuning restricts versatility for players wanting alternate tunings.

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Key Features

Body Material Sapele top, Sapele back & sides
Pickups None (acoustic instrument)
Strings Likely Gold Tone branded phosphor bronze, light gauge (0.010-.047)
Scale Length 629 mm (24.6 inches)
Tuning D-A-D-F#-A-D
Weight Approximately 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably less complex; expect a warmer, more focused tone, but with less dynamic range and nuanced overtones.
The neck is relatively flat, which is typical for Weissenborns, and might feel a bit different, but most players will adapt quickly.
Yes, there's a reasonable amount of adjustment available at the bridge, but proceed cautiously and consult a luthier if unsure.

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