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What is a fairly good quality Weissenborn type laptop for beginner. I'm an accomplished fingerpicker on steel string guitar but just want to try something new. Under $750--

Gold Tone W-SM -- about $750 new! If that tops out your budget, the GT model is about half that.

SM specs:

Neck: Solid Mahogany(hollow)
Top, Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
Body: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Ebony
Wood Finish: High-Gloss
Fingerboard Inlay: Traditional
Neck Binding: Maple/Mahogany Rope Binding
Body Binding: Maple/Mahogany Rope Binding
Nut: Bone and Saddle
Strings: .056w, .044w, .034w, .026w, .018, .014 (Recommended for Open G & D Tunings)
Tuners: Square-Covered style
Scale: 24-3/4 In.
Nut Width: 1-15/16 In.
Weight: 5.2 Lbs.
Frets: 18 maple inlayed fret slots

GT specs:

Top: Sapele
Back & Sides: Sapele
Finish: Natural Satin
Fingerboard: Walnut
Bridge: Select Wood
Tuners: Open Gear Gotoh-Style
Inlay: Dot
Binding: Cream ABS
Buttons: Metal
Hardware: Chrome Plated
Pickups: Optional
Nut Width: 1-15/16"
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Weight: 5.2 lbs.

Thanks Sir William--

Dusty Strings is a Gold Tone dealer.