Ordering a custom guitar

If you wish to discuss ordering a guitar, contact me to talk about the options you have in mind. When you are ready to go ahead I will send you an invoice for the order. A 50% deposit is needed up front. This secures your spot in the waiting list. The balance is due upon completion of the guitar, in addition to postage/shipping costs where applicable.

A 10% discount is provided for guitars which are paid in full up front. Postage/shipping costs aren't paid until completion of the guitar.

Guitars by Richard Wilson

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Completed Guitars

The guitars listed below are completed instruments available for immediate sale. Contact me for more on these guitars.

Model II

Model II Weissenborn style guitar with excellent figuring

For sale here is a standard Model II featuring black edge binding. It is otherwise appointed with the standard features as listed below and on the Model II page. This guitar was built over a year ago and has sat largely unused for this time. It has recently been strung up and fitted with brand new Grover tuners. With a year kept in a humidity and temperature controlled environment its tonewoods and components have settled in and the guitar exhibits no signs of wear or playing. The guitar features excellent figuring throughout the top, back and sides, unusual for my standard Model II instruments.

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AUD$1,800 (approx. USD$1,150)


Add Fishman Rare Earth humbucking pickup and hardshell case (size restrictions apply - Aust. delivery only) for AUD$600 (a $100 saving) or contact me to discuss other package deals or if you would like more information about this guitar, ordering, shipping/postage or pickups/accessories.

'Professional' Electric Lap Steel

Handcrafted electric lap steel guitar made from Queensland Maple

This Queensland Maple 'Professional' model electric lap steel is unique in that it is the last planned electric lap steel to come from Richard Wilson Guitars for the forseeable future. The focus is currently on acoustic instruments, and as such very little time and space is able to be devoted to electric lap steels. If you have been interested in purchasing this design of lap steel guitar this could be your last chance for several years (or ever!).

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.

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AUD$900 (approx. USD$575)


Contact me if you are interested in ordering this guitar to receive a postage/shipping quote or if you have any further queries. Additional photos available on request.

Model I with figured tonewoods (SOLD)

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.

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AUD$1,800 (approx. USD$1,100)


Add Fishman Rare Earth humbucking pickup and hardshell case (size restrictions apply - Aust. delivery only) for AUD$600 (a $100 saving) or contact me to discuss other package deals or if you would like more information about this guitar, ordering, shipping/postage or pickups/accessories.

Western Red Cedar & Koa Model IV (SOLD)

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.

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SOLD!

SOLD! However, custom made guitars can be comissioned that are similar/identical to this guitar. Contact me to discuss this.

Western Red Cedar & Koa Model IV (sold)

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.

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SOLD!

SOLD! However, custom made guitars can be comissioned that are similar/identical to this guitar. Contact me to discuss this.

Alpine Ash Model III (sold)

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. Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn Model III Weissenborn

SOLD


SOLD! However, custom made guitars can be comissioned that are similar/identical to this guitar. Contact me to discuss this.

Model II (sold)

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. Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn

SOLD!

SOLD! However, custom made guitars can be comissioned that are similar/identical to this guitar. Contact me to discuss this.

Model I (sold)

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. Model I Weissenborn Model I Weissenborn Model I Weissenborn Model I Weissenborn Model I Weissenborn Model I Weissenborn

SOLD!

SOLD! However, custom made guitars can be comissioned that are similar/identical to this guitar. Contact me to discuss this.

Qld Maple / Bunya (sold)

Totally custom build featuring the locally popular Queensland Maple & Bunya Pine timber combination.
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! Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn Model II Weissenborn

SOLD!

However, custom made guitars can be comissioned that are similar/identical to this guitar. Contact me to discuss this.

Weissenborn Accesories

Goldtone Weissenborn case

The Goldtone Weissenborn case is designed to hold any standard Weissenborn guitar. If features an internal structure suited to the Weissenborn's hollow neck.

There is no Goldtone distributor in Australia at this stage. I source them directly from Goldtone in bulk shipments. As such there is often a considerable delay on these cases. Because of their size I can't ship them outside of Australia and their delivery in Australia is by courier only unless you can pick it up from Brisbane.

Contact for ordering details and a delivery quote.

Goldtone Case

Price: $300

Shubb-Pearse SP2 Steel

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.

Shubb-Pearse SP2 Slide.
Price: $50. Regular postage in Australia/NZ is $7.00. $15 to international locations.

Luthier Weissenborn Parts

If you are considering embarking on constructing your own Weissenborn-style guitar or similar and are looking for select specialised parts, feel free to contact me as I may be able to help.