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Jim Hoke

 

From:
Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 5 Dec 2023 8:39 am    
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Anybody out there know of anybody making acoustic Weissenborn-style Hawaiian guitars with more than 6 strings? Thanks!
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K Maul


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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
Post  Posted 5 Dec 2023 12:59 pm    
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Jack Stepick in NJ made me a custom 7 string. His work is good as are his prices.

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Mark Evans


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Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 6 Dec 2023 1:29 pm    
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Since I’ve only played and owned 6 stringed weisses… what is your string tunings? Extra string, lower tone?

Mark
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K Maul


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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
Post  Posted 6 Dec 2023 2:39 pm    
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If you were asking me, probably would be better addressed in a private message. Anyway, I’ve tried a few different things: an extended E(EG#BEG#BE) G6(GBDEGBD). Currently using a standard G tuning with a low D.
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John Viterito


From:
New Jersey, USA
Post  Posted 12 Dec 2023 7:20 pm    
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Play any tuning you want on a Weissenborn, even C6, if you get yourself an Emerald Solace Weissenborn. Carbon fiber, strong like bull.
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Larry Allen


From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
Post  Posted 28 Dec 2023 3:27 pm     7 string
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Close to Kevin’s. Low-high..E G# B C# E G# B….nice low tuning on an older Weissenborn.. :

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