Questions: Weissenborn Guitar

by Marvin E. Shaw

Originally published in American Lutherie #39, 1994

Marvin E. Shaw from Gainesville, Florida responds to Bob May’s inquiry regarding his Weissenborn guitar:
Herman W. Weissenborn built koa wood guitars designed for Hawaiian-style playing. He built them from 1916 until his death in 1936. I believe his shop was in Los Angeles, CA. His designs were unique and rather interesting, but apparently were not widely accepted.