Well Strung Guitars
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Upon receipt, if you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you must notify WSG within 24 hours. We will refund your money as soon as the merchandise is returned to us in the same condition as when it shipped out. The customer is responsible for all shipping, insurance, and bank fees that may be incurred throughout the return process. All returns must be packaged in the same materials that the guitar was sent out to ensure the safety of the instrument. All claims regarding loss or damage are the responsibility of the purchaser.

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1970 Fender Stratocaster

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We know you haven’t seen anything quite like this 1970 Fender Stratocaster in its original “Mermaid” Sparkle finish… because we hadn’t either! Not only did the body receive a multicolor Sparkle finish, but the pickguard and headstock did too! As if the sparkle finish wasn’t enough, this guitar is equipped with original gold hardware that looks incredible with the colors of the sparkle...
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1968 Gibson Johnny Smith

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Check out this vibey 1968 Gibson Johnny Smith in its original Sunburst finish! This one was someone’s go-to player at some point, as evidenced by the playwear and patina, and we can’t blame them! The binding has that awesome smoked-out patina, and the dark Sunburst finish brings out the intense wood grain throughout the guitar. The entire piece resonates so well, and the sustain is fantastic. The...
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1959 Mosrite Stan Welch Prototype

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Check out this incredibly early 1959 Mosrite Prototype in “Redburst” made for Stan Welch! Mosrite was founded in 1956 by Semie Moseley after he completed apprenticeships under Roger Rossmeisl at Rickenbacker and under Paul Bigsby. During the early years at Mosrite, Semie’s brother Andy sold custom spec’d guitars to popular musicians in Nashville, and we believe Stan Welch was one of...
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1941 Martin D-45

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A pre-war Martin D-45 is sure to catch everyone’s attention, and this example from 1941 certainly has ours! The purfling around the guitar is simply stunning, as well as the headstock and fretboard inlays. This example was well kept throughout the years, receiving maintenance from Martin as much of these older examples do. These in no way take away from how amazing this guitar feels and sounds,...
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1944 Martin New Yorker

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This 1944 D’Angelico New Yorker in Natural is a stunning example with a great story! This guitar belonged to Frank Palma, a local musician who played around NYC as part of the Jan Raye Trio…It’s a New Yorker for a New Yorker! In John D’Angelico’s ledger, you will find that this guitar was built for Palma and was the last instrument D’Angelico built in 1944. Palma also happened to be the childhood...
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1936 Gibson Nick Lucas Special

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This iconic 1936 Gibson Nick Lucas in Sunburst is a fantastic example of Gibson’s first artist-endorsed model! It’s even the first artist-endorsed model across any brand. Nick Lucas was an American jazz singer and an OG guitar hero to many. You may know his 1929 hit “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” (or Tiny Tim’s 1968 cover as the two were friends). This guitar is small but mighty, with an...
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1942 Gibson Roy Smeck Stage De Luxe

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Take a look at this super cool 1942 Gibson Roy Smeck De Luxe in a beautiful Sunburst finish! Roy Smeck was a virtuoso in the 1930s of banjo, Spanish, and Hawaiian-style guitar, earning him the nickname “the Wizard of the Strings” throughout his career. These Roy Smeck signature guitars were all made originally in the Hawaiian setup style, though many of these guitars were converted to Spanish...
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1964 Epiphone Casino

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Check out this gorgeous 1964 Epiphone Casino in its original, well-preserved Royal Tan finish! Three Beatles famously owned Casinos from this period. This particular one is similar to John’s and George’s from 1965. After a short time playing our example, it’s obvious why they loved these instruments so much. It’s got incredible playability, a comfortable neck, and a surprisingly versatile...
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1970 Ampeg Dan Armstrong

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You’ll have to look closely to see the body of this super cool 1970 Ampeg/Dan Armstrong Lucite bass! Inspired by Space Age designs, these clear bodies were made with lucite, also commonly referred to as Plexiglass. From 1969-1971, these instruments were produced as a collaboration between Ampeg and Dan Armstrong, a New York City based musician and luthier. Many notable musicians like Tom Verlaine...
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1966 Fender Stratocaster

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This original 1966 Fender Stratocaster in Candy Apple Red has a crazy figured neck, and features an extremely rare bound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays! With Fender’s new CBS ownership in full swing, the Stratocaster saw several updates in 1966, with a couple displayed on this piece. You hardly ever see a Stratocaster with a bound neck with dots, as we believe that this was either...
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1964 Fender Stratocaster

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Check out this incredible 1964 Fender Stratocaster in Charcoal Frost Metallic with a matching headstock, made specifically for the NAMM show! This guitar was made alongside another matching headstock example finished in Lake Placid Blue, as seen in our other listing. Comparing the two, we can see the main difference on display with this pair is the headstock decal, as the Lake Placid features the...
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1964 Fender Stratocaster

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This 1964 Fender Stratocaster in Lake Placid Blue features a matching headstock! This extraordinary piece was made specifically for the NAMM show. To highlight some of their spec changes, Fender produced several guitars for the show, including this guitar and another Stratocaster with a matching headstock in Charcoal Frost Metallic! The pair of Stratocasters were made to highlight Fender’s...
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1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV

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This 1964 Gibson Thunderbird IV in Sunburst finish has held up remarkably well after six decades! The finish sports some light edgewear and checking but still has a beautiful luster. Playability on this piece is easy and comfortable, with a nicely tapered neck profile and frets with a lot of life left in them. These pickups are revered for their sound and low-end thump, and this piece lives up to...
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1964 Fender Jaguar

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This 1964 Fender Jaguar in its original Tangerine Sparkle finish is mouth-watering! We’ve covered original sparkle finishes before in our blog, so make sure to give it a read if you would like to know more! This example fits all of the correct criteria, sporting a beautiful mix of gold and red fleck. It is evident that this guitar was played and enjoyed, given the smooth, played-in finish around...
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1964 Gibson ES-355

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This 1964 Gibson ES-355 is gorgeous in its original Sunburst finish paired with gold hardware! Gibson replaced the sideways vibrola with a “Lyre” vibrola after 1962, and by 1964, the neck profile moved towards a comfortable rounded C shape. This guitar beautifully showcases both of these specs, and they feel and sound wonderful! We love the meaty sound of these balanced humbuckers. The former...
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1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom

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This original 1976 Gibson Les Paul Custom with a Bigsby has wear and patina in the right places, and it’s certainly a great player! Within the first minute of playing this piece, you can tell this guitar is dialed in for incredibly low action and easy playing. All of the edges have been worn down for a soft feel, and its big frets make bends a breeze. These T-Top humbuckers sound incredible, and...
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1966 Rickenbacker 340/6

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Here’s a nicely preserved, fully original 1966 Rickenbacker 340/6 in MapleGlo! The model number denotes three pickups with standard trim and six strings. By 1966, the 340 featured a 1-1/2” deep body, giving this guitar a very comfortable feel when playing. These “toaster” style pickups provide the perfect jangly chime that Rickenbacker is so famous for, accompanied by a “blend” knob so you can...
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1954 Fender Telecaster

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This fantastic-looking and playing 1954 Fender Telecaster comes in its original Blond finish. It is a great transitional example from the Bakelite “Blackguard” era into the later PVC/ABS white guards. This particular guitar features all original Blackguard features, such as a flat pole pickup and brass saddles, with the only differences being the neckplate serial number and the pickguard color....
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1965 Gibson ES-345 XII

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How cool is this original 1965 Gibson ES-345 XII in Sunburst with a factory installed large crown inlay on the headstock?! This is the first ES-345-XII we’ve seen, as they normally used ES-335 specs with the 12-string configuration. The original owner might’ve figured the bigger headstock needed larger ornamentation, and the large crown definitely stands out more than the standard sized crown...
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1960 Gibson ES-355

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If you’re looking for that incredibly unique piece with great character and fantastic tone, this 1960 Gibson ES-355 in Cherry custom-made for Bernie Smith is the one for you! Bernie Smith was a popular studio musician hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, and had a long career notably performing on WHAS Hayloft Hoedown and was a former member of Gene Autrey’s Melody Ranch in Hollywood, CA. In...
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1965 Gibson Firebird VII

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Look at this stunning 1965 Gibson Firebird VII in its original Polaris White finish and gold hardware! If you haven’t read our blog on both Reverse and Non-Reverse Firebirds, be sure to check that out HERE. This Firebird feels fantastic in the hand, and the slimmer nut width makes playing anywhere on this guitar a breeze. Thanks to the balanced mini-humbucking pickups, this guitar is capable of...
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1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard

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This 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard in its original Sunburst finish may very well be the only Les Paul with full-sized humbuckers shipped that year! The 1970s was an interesting time for Gibson, with the Standard disappearing from catalogs from 1972-76. Most, if not all, Les Paul’s made during this time were labeled “Deluxe” with a waterslide decal on the back of the headstock, but the option for...
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1966 Fender Stratocaster

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Here’s an extremely well-kept 1966 Fender Stratocaster in its original Lake Placid Blue finish! Fender first introduced the larger headstock design in 1966, and this example has a beautiful flame maple neck to beautifully display this change! The color of this board is stunning. We adore it when the rosewood has this warm reddish hue, and it looks particularly great with this custom-colored...
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1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom

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Check out the Brazilian Rosewood top on this original 1975 Gibson Les Paul Custom! At the time, Gibson was experimenting with Rosewood bodies with their “Crest” model and decided to release a very small batch of Rosewood-topped Les Pauls in 1975 and 1976. With just 36 shipped in 1975 and roughly 53 total, this particular example is definitely a rare breed! The 3-piece maple neck...
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1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Mickey Baker Wiring)

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Pictured is an incredibly rare, factory original 1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom with the “Mickey Baker” wiring layout! Baker was best known as a studio musician and half of the musical duo Mickey and Sylvia, with hit single “Love is Strange”. Baker’s music book series, “The Complete Course in Jazz Guitar,” has remained in print for over 50 years and is a staple for a beginner student. Baker...
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1970 Gibson Thunderbird II

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Check out this super vibey 1970 Gibson Thunderbird II in its original and rare custom color finish, Frost Blue! The rarity of this bird didn’t stop the former owner from playing this one night after night, given the wear and patina to match a gigging instrument! We’re lucky to have some old photos of the bass with one of, if not its original owner, found on the record sleeve for his band, Monster...
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1963 Fender Stratocaster

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This 1963 Fender Stratocaster is just ridiculously cool in its original Blue Sparkle finish! This well preserved example shows thick blue sparkles complimented by some hints of green to give this gem an “aqua” appearance. As we’ve said with Sparkles before, these unique finishes were often outsourced to local automotive and furniture shops to create a truly unbelievable finish, like this one!...
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1965 Fender Stratocaster

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This 1965 Fender Stratocaster comes in its original and rare custom color, Teal Green Metallic! 1965 was the first year Fender offered this shade as a custom color option after it appeared on Ford and Lincoln vehicles in previous years. The rich rosewood fretboard is a gorgeous contrast to this lovely blue-green shade. This particular example is unbelievably clean, with hardly a mark on the...
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1958 Rickenbacker 345

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This fully original 1958 Rickenbacker 345 comes in its original FireGlo finish! This first-year example certainly has that late 50s style in spades, with large “TV” knobs, a Kaufmann Vibrola, and a gold acrylic pickguard. This particular piece was definitely played and enjoyed, as evidenced by the wear on the neck and throughout the finish. The combination of this FireGlo finish and Gold accents...
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1965 Gibson Firebird III

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Don’t let the patina fool you; this original 1965 Gibson Firebird III is not green – it’s aged Silver Mist Poly! This guitar was very clearly played in smokey bars or exposed to sunlight in some way, as the aging of the clear coat is shockingly consistent! You can still see traces of the silver showing through in some of the wear spots throughout the guitar. Even with the wear, this piece...
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