WELIGHT Guitars began with a simple assumption. Lighter materials would create a lighter guitar.
In 2015, we built our first aluminum prototype. It was unexpectedly heavy. We then tried stainless steel. The result was nearly identical—around 5kg. That was when we understood: Weight is not defined by material alone.
In 2017, after introducing welding technology, we redesigned the structure itself. The weight dropped dramatically to around 2.2kg.
At the same time, our understanding of aluminum evolved. Initially, we painted it. But we realized aluminum was not something to hide—it was something to express. We transitioned to anodized finishes, allowing the material itself to define both texture and color.
But solving weight revealed a deeper challenge. Sound.
We began experimenting with neck materials. Softer woods provided stability, but lacked clarity. Harder woods improved tone—but introduced new risks. In 2021, a prototype shipped to Europe arrived with a broken neck. In 2022, another arrived twisted due to the natural behavior of wood.
Despite these failures, one fact became undeniable. A stiffer neck produces a stronger, more defined sound. Around this time, we had the opportunity to place our instrument in the hands of a world-class guitarist. His response was simple: "The tone is solid. It's very defined." This confirmed our direction.
In 2023, we turned our focus inside the instrument. We discovered that the aluminum cone and aluminum body were resonating at similar frequencies, causing vibration to disperse throughout the entire structure. Energy was being lost. So we redesigned the internal structure. Not to increase resonance— but to control it.
We also made a counterintuitive decision. We reduced the size of the body. By minimizing internal space, we limited how vibration could disperse, increasing density and forward projection. Less space. More focus.
Finally, in 2025, we re-engineered the neck. By combining laminated bamboo with Richlite, we achieved both rigidity and stability. We also introduced CNC machining for the neck and fingerboard. Not for mass production— but for precision. Every angle, every surface, every contact point is engineered to ensure consistent vibration transfer.
For the first time, we were able to control the flow of vibration across the entire instrument. From the cone, through the body, into the neck.
This is not just a lightweight guitar. It is a system engineered to control sound.
Handcrafted in Kyoto. Played Worldwide.
Custom Order Deposit / カスタムオーダー デポジット
This product is a deposit required to begin production of your custom instrument.
このプロダクトは、カスタム楽器の制作を開始するために必要なデポジット（内金）です。
Applicable Product Name / 対象商品名
SIPLA SERIES / Twinkle
Applicable Models / 対象モデル
TW / Twinkle, TW Cutaway, TW Pickup, TW Cutaway Pickup
About This Model / このモデルについて
Twinkle is the smallest body model in the WELIGHT lineup, designed for maximum responsiveness and comfort. Handcrafted in Kyoto, it features WELIGHT's precision aluminum construction while maintaining a remarkably lightweight design under 3 kg. The compact body produces a quick attack and clear projection, making it ideal for players who prefer a lively resonator tone with excellent playability. Twinkle offers the character of a resonator guitar in a more agile and comfortable form, suited for blues, slide, and modern acoustic styles.
TwinkleはWELIGHTシリーズの中で最もコンパクトなボディを持つモデルです。京都の工房で製作されるアルミニウム構造により、3kg以下という軽量設計を実現しています。小さなボディから生まれる立ち上がりの速い音とクリアな音抜けが特徴で、ブルースやスライド、フィンガースタイルなど幅広い演奏に適しています。レゾネーターの個性を保ちながら、取り回しの良さと軽快な演奏性を重視したモデルです。
Your deposit secures your order and allows us to begin preparing materials and scheduling production.
デポジットのお支払いにより、ご注文が確定し、材料の準備と制作スケジュールの調整を開始します。
The remaining balance will be invoiced and paid before shipping.
残金は出荷前にご請求・お支払いいただきます。
If you cancel before production begins, your deposit will be fully refunded.
制作開始前のキャンセルの場合、デポジットは全額返金されます。
Custom specifications can be adjusted until production starts.
カスタム内容は制作開始までであれば変更可能です。
Custom Order Process / カスタムオーダーの流れ
1 Place your deposit order / デポジットをご注文
2 Confirm your custom specifications / カスタム仕様の確認
3 Production begins / 制作開始
4 Final payment before shipping / 出荷前に残金をお支払い
Learn more about the custom order process / カスタムオーダーの詳細はこちら
Custom Order Process
Important / ご注意
This deposit secures your place in our production schedule.
デポジットにより、制作スケジュールへのご登録が確定されます。