Henry Arnold Weymann (Wegman / Wegmann) was a German-American inventor, businessman and musical instrument manufacturer who founded Weymann guitars of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1864.

Early history

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Weymann was born in Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany c. 1829 and migrated to American in 1852, arriving in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He receiving his American Naturalization in 1858. In 1864, Henry opened a small business and in 1865 with a mixed variety of jewellery, watches, clocks, harmonicas, sheet music and small general retail goods. Weymann had 7 children, his first born being Harry William (H. W.) Weymann. When Weymann died in 1892, it was Harry who took control of the business, and retained the name business name.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Gruhn, George (8 October 2019). "Weymann Model 848". Vintage Guitar Magazine. Vintage Guitars Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ Robinson, Charles (June 2016). "Weymann History Part 1". Leaving This World. Charles Robinson. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ Network, Musician (3 June 2016). "The George Gruhn Show". Youtube - George Gruhn Show. The Musician Network. Retrieved 23 July 2024.