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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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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1975 Fender Precision Bass

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For nearly 50 years old, this 1975 Fender Precision Bass in its original Sunburst finish looks like it hasn’t aged a day! This incredibly well-preserved P Bass plays just as well as it looks, with a full neck providing a ton of sustain and depth with each note. Thanks to its smooth round-overs and the tummy cut, this example is comfortable in practically any position. This one comes in its...
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1968 Fender Telecaster

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The wear and patina of this original 1968 Fender Telecaster’s Blond finish reminds us of that 50s Blackguard feel but for only a fraction of the price! This instrument was someone’s pride in joy and most likely spent some time in smokey bars to give the Blond finish an incredible patina. The neck finish is played down for a silky smooth feel, and the frets still have plenty of life left. Fender...
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1968 Gibson ES-355TDR

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If you’re looking for an extraordinary, museum-level crown jewel for your collection, this original 1968 Gibson ES-355TDR custom-ordered for Tony Mottola is the one. Mr. Mottola was a prolific jazz player throughout his career, spanning from the 1930s into the 1980s. He played on legendary TV Shows like The Tonight Show and with artists like Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles.  This guitar was...
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1968 Rickenbacker Banjoline

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Check out this super cool and clean 1968 Rickenbacker Banjoline in MapleGlo! The concept for the Banjoline is credited to Eddie Peabody, a very popular Vaudeville player throughout his career from the 1920s to his death in 1970. While not quite a banjo or mandolin, the Banjoline features a total of six strings: four main strings (typically tuned to CGBD), with the two top strings doubled. This...
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1962 Gibson ES-330TD

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This 1962 Gibson ES-330TD in its original Argentine Grey finish is astounding, and it’s the only one we’ve ever seen! Argentine Grey was a popular acoustic finish in earlier years for Gibson and was sparingly used on various ES models in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The rare finish on this particular instrument is incredibly preserved, with hardly any notable wear! While most ES-330s were...
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1953 Fender Esquire

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Here’s an awesome 1953 Fender Esquire “Blackguard” in its original Blond finish! This particular one retains all of its original components and hardware, with everything being in pretty clean shape! The neck feels excellent in the hand and fills the palm nicely. This singular bridge pickup has that esquire sound in spades, and each switch position offers a new tonal profile. The bottom of the...
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1974 Fender Telecaster Bass

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This 1974 Fender Telecaster Bass feels and plays fantastic and looks fabulous in its original three-tone Sunburst finish! The Telecaster Bass borrows most of its design from the original Precision Bass from 1951 but has been “modernized” with the addition of a strong Wide-Range bass humbucker, the micro-tilt three-bolt system, and one large pickguard to hold the electronics. This bass is in good...
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1967 Fender Jaguar

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If you love the look of CBS-era appointments, then you’ll love this 1967 Fender Jaguar in Candy Apple Red. Famously, this custom color saw two iterations of undercoats under a translucent red top coat. Guitars made before mid-1965 received silver undercoats, and guitars made post-1965 received gold, as is present on this Jaguar. Alongside the finish, these CBS specs boast a bound rosewood board...
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1963 Fender Stratocaster

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This hardtail 1963 Fender Stratocaster with its original “multi-color” Sparkle finish is really something else! This particular guitar is lovingly nicknamed the “Dune Buggy Strat” after the popular Dune Buggy manufacturer in the 60s, “Glittlerbug,” that finished their vehicles in striking, heavy metallic sparkle colors. In some of the dings, you can see that this guitar, like most Sparkle...
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1964 Gibson Firebird III

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At first glance, you’d think this Gibson Firebird III in Frost Blue was a reissue, but this piece has been completely original since the day it left the factory in 1964! Finding a Custom Color Reverse Firebird is always challenging, but to find one in Frost Blue and in this condition is nothing short of incredible. Thanks in part to the Firebird’s through-neck construction, each note makes the...
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1959 Fender Telecaster

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We love it when a guitar comes in that really blows us away, and Sandy Coker’s 1959 Fender Telecaster with its custom leather wrap did just that! Sandy Coker was a popular Western Swing guitar player well known for performing in various ensembles throughout his career, but most notably for playing with his father and sister in The Coker Family. This guitar started life as a Blond 1959 Fender...
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1953 Gibson Century 10

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For all you steel players, check out this incredible 1953 Gibson Century 10 in its original Black finish! The Century 10 model was offered first in 1948 and discontinued in 1956, with Gibson’s shipping records indicating no more than 90 were made. Finding the exact year of these examples can be tricky, as they were not stamped with serial numbers until mid-1953. We can determine this instrument...
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1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard

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Can you believe the insane maple top on this beautiful 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard in Sunburst?! We are simply awestruck with how incredible the flame figuring is on this piece, further accentuated by this faded “dirty lemon” sunburst. This guitar is early enough in the year that it still retains some 1959 specs, such as the original knobs and aniline-based red dye. This strong duo of PAFs can...
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1959 Fender Jazzmaster

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If every mark tells a story, you could write a book with this well-worn 1959 Fender Jazzmaster in Sunburst! This one still features its original gold anodized pickguard, something you’d expect on all first-year, early 1959 Jazzmasters. This one sports a January of ‘59 neck date and late 1958 potentiometers. Clearly, this guitar was played for many years, as evidenced by the finish wear and patina...
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1964 Gibson ES-355TDC

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While we’re not quite sure who J.S Peterson is, we know that his custom-ordered 1964 Gibson ES-355TDC Mono in Cherry is absolutely incredible! This guitar is custom designed from the top down, with a large Super 400 style headstock adorned with a take on Gibson’s Crest, Mr. Peterson’s name inlaid across the fretboard, and no Varitone circuit. What’s even cooler is that we were able to...
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1952 Gibson Les Paul

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Check out this fantastic 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop that was once owned and is now signed by Paul Burlison, rockabilly pioneer of the Rock and Roll Trio! This first year Les Paul Goldtop is a fantastic player and a great piece of rock and roll history. With the strings wrapped under the tailpiece, the action is exceptionally comfortable and playable. The two powerful P-90s effortlessly provide...
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1957 Gibson Byrdland

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This 1957 Gibson Byrdland in Natural is a real beauty, and it plays even better than it looks! The Byrdland was Gibson’s attempt at making a more streamlined version of the L-5 but in a smaller package. With the help and input from Hank Garland and Billy Byrd, the “Byrdland” was born. Gibson’s production numbers show just 52 finished in Natural made in this entire year. This...
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