Made In California, USA
These strings are manufactured in California and hand-wound to suit the unique requirements of both vintage and modern Weissenborn guitars.
Careful attention is paid to:
- String-to-string balance
- Stable tension in open tunings
- Clear fundamental tone with rich overtones
The result is a set of strings that feels immediately familiar under the bar, yet delivers noticeably improved clarity and sustain.
ZERUST® VCI Corrosion Protection
Now featuring ZERUST® VCI string envelopes for long-term protection against corrosion.
ZERUST® VCI technology releases a harmless, invisible vapor that forms a protective molecular layer on the strings, preventing oxidation and corrosion during storage — without oils, coatings, or residue.
This means you can confidently:
- Buy multiple sets at once
- Store strings long-term
- Always have a pristine, ready-to-install set on hand
Optimised for Common Weissenborn Tunings
These strings are specifically designed to perform in the open tunings most commonly used on Weissenborn guitars.
WB56 Set – Recommended Tunings
Open D: D–A–D–F#–A–D
Open G: D–G–D–G–B–D
On most stable or modern Weissenborn guitars, the set can also be tuned up to:
Open E: E–B–E–G#–B–E
The gauges are carefully selected to maintain balanced tension and response across all strings in these tunings.
String Tension
On a standard 25" scale Weissenborn:
- Open D tuning: ~151 lb / 68.5 kg total tension
- Open G tuning: ~156 lb / 70.8 kg total tension
This places the set comfortably within a range that supports:
- Long-term structural stability
- Confident bar control
- Excellent sustain and volume
They're designed for the unique requirements of Weissenborn guitars, but can be used on any acoustic guitar in open tuning.