I have a Westbury model 5020 12 string acoustic/electric.I would like to find out anything I can about it.
Re: Westbury Guitars
Posted by J.P. Hayden on Tue, 12/31/2002 - 23:37.
I also have a Westbury W5020 12-string acoustic... which I added a pickup to back in the 80's. Odd how we both would be researching the history on the same day.
As best as I can figure, there are about 2 of these... and you and me got 'em. I had mine in the shop today (first time in 20+ years). It seems I have finally wore the fretes off the poor thing and I'm looking at about $250 to have those replaced, etc. But well worth it... these are rare and extremely sweet guitars.
As to the history... its rather complicated. Westbury was a line made by Univox with these gutairs being made by the Makamoto(sp?) guitar factory in Japan... a respectable shop until it burnt down in the 1980s. The 'Westburys' were produced from around 1978 to 1982... very good quality acoustics and some highly prized electrics based on the Les Paul design.
I'm not likely to get back this way soon. I'd appreciate any follow ups be directed to my email address. I'd love to hear more from anyone interested.
Posted by David Williams on Fri, 05/07/2004 - 12:50.
Hi! I've just bought a Westbury guitar from a local junk shop.I live in Newport,United Kingdom,and collect guitars.This Westbury is a vaguely SG shaped solid,and is a Standard.It has one white single coil pickup at the neck,and a black humbucker,that looks like a DiMarzio,at the bridge.I've looked at the Westbury website,and yhe guitar has the correct logo on the headstock.2 volume controls,and 2 tone,in the usual SG position,and a pickup selector.The middle position of the selector gives an unusual honky sound,and I'm not sure if its coil tapping the humbusker,or combining the two pickups.Its a nice guitar,with a great rock sound,and I'd like an idea how much its worth.E-mail me if you wish.Regards,David Williams
Posted by Thomas Wagner on Fri, 01/07/2005 - 08:35.
: Hi! I've just bought a Westbury guitar from a local junk shop.I live in Newport,United Kingdom,and collect guitars.This Westbury is a vaguely SG shaped solid,and is a Standard.It has one white single coil pickup at the neck,and a black humbucker,that looks like a DiMarzio,at the bridge.I've looked at the Westbury website,and yhe guitar has the correct logo on the headstock.2 volume controls,and 2 tone,in the usual SG position,and a pickup selector.The middle position of the selector gives an unusual honky sound,and I'm not sure if its coil tapping the humbusker,or combining the two pickups.Its a nice guitar,with a great rock sound,and I'd like an idea how much its worth.E-mail me if you wish.Regards,David Williams
Posted by Thomas Wagner on Fri, 01/07/2005 - 08:38.
: : Hi! I've just bought a Westbury guitar from a local junk shop.I live in Newport,United Kingdom,and collect guitars.This Westbury is a vaguely SG shaped solid,and is a Standard.It has one white single coil pickup at the neck,and a black humbucker,that looks like a DiMarzio,at the bridge.I've looked at the Westbury website,and yhe guitar has the correct logo on the headstock.2 volume controls,and 2 tone,in the usual SG position,and a pickup selector.The middle position of the selector gives an unusual honky sound,and I'm not sure if its coil tapping the humbusker,or combining the two pickups.Its a nice guitar,with a great rock sound,and I'd like an idea how much its worth.E-mail me if you wish.Regards,David Williams
Seems like a late 70s early 80s Standard. The value is difficult to say but at least around € 400 I would say, sometimes they go for more in ebay, depending on the condition.
They were usually equipped with DiMarzio Super Distortions and Westbury branded Schaller m/c heads.
They are also made of solid mahagony with a glued neck.
: I have a Westbury model 5020 12 string acoustic/electric.I would like to find out anything I can about it.
I could tell you that it was probably made in japan at the Matsumoku guitar factory. It's a 12 string,,,right? The early 5020's were made in Westbury NY. There will be a site out in a few weeks. Look for www.westburyguitars.com They sold for about $365.00 when they were new and they pretty much hold there value. Usually not much more.
Re: Westbury Guitars
I also have a Westbury W5020 12-string acoustic... which I added a pickup to back in the 80's. Odd how we both would be researching the history on the same day.
As best as I can figure, there are about 2 of these... and you and me got 'em. I had mine in the shop today (first time in 20+ years). It seems I have finally wore the fretes off the poor thing and I'm looking at about $250 to have those replaced, etc. But well worth it... these are rare and extremely sweet guitars.
As to the history... its rather complicated. Westbury was a line made by Univox with these gutairs being made by the Makamoto(sp?) guitar factory in Japan... a respectable shop until it burnt down in the 1980s. The 'Westburys' were produced from around 1978 to 1982... very good quality acoustics and some highly prized electrics based on the Les Paul design.
I'm not likely to get back this way soon. I'd appreciate any follow ups be directed to my email address. I'd love to hear more from anyone interested.
Re: Westbury Guitars
Hi! I've just bought a Westbury guitar from a local junk shop.I live in Newport,United Kingdom,and collect guitars.This Westbury is a vaguely SG shaped solid,and is a Standard.It has one white single coil pickup at the neck,and a black humbucker,that looks like a DiMarzio,at the bridge.I've looked at the Westbury website,and yhe guitar has the correct logo on the headstock.2 volume controls,and 2 tone,in the usual SG position,and a pickup selector.The middle position of the selector gives an unusual honky sound,and I'm not sure if its coil tapping the humbusker,or combining the two pickups.Its a nice guitar,with a great rock sound,and I'd like an idea how much its worth.E-mail me if you wish.Regards,David Williams
Re: Westbury Guitars
: Hi! I've just bought a Westbury guitar from a local junk shop.I live in Newport,United Kingdom,and collect guitars.This Westbury is a vaguely SG shaped solid,and is a Standard.It has one white single coil pickup at the neck,and a black humbucker,that looks like a DiMarzio,at the bridge.I've looked at the Westbury website,and yhe guitar has the correct logo on the headstock.2 volume controls,and 2 tone,in the usual SG position,and a pickup selector.The middle position of the selector gives an unusual honky sound,and I'm not sure if its coil tapping the humbusker,or combining the two pickups.Its a nice guitar,with a great rock sound,and I'd like an idea how much its worth.E-mail me if you wish.Regards,David Williams
Re: Westbury Guitars
: : Hi! I've just bought a Westbury guitar from a local junk shop.I live in Newport,United Kingdom,and collect guitars.This Westbury is a vaguely SG shaped solid,and is a Standard.It has one white single coil pickup at the neck,and a black humbucker,that looks like a DiMarzio,at the bridge.I've looked at the Westbury website,and yhe guitar has the correct logo on the headstock.2 volume controls,and 2 tone,in the usual SG position,and a pickup selector.The middle position of the selector gives an unusual honky sound,and I'm not sure if its coil tapping the humbusker,or combining the two pickups.Its a nice guitar,with a great rock sound,and I'd like an idea how much its worth.E-mail me if you wish.Regards,David Williams
Seems like a late 70s early 80s Standard. The value is difficult to say but at least around € 400 I would say, sometimes they go for more in ebay, depending on the condition.
They were usually equipped with DiMarzio Super Distortions and Westbury branded Schaller m/c heads.
They are also made of solid mahagony with a glued neck.
Nice guitar, keep it well !
Thomas from Germany
Re: Westbury Guitars
: I have a Westbury model 5020 12 string acoustic/electric.I would like to find out anything I can about it.
I could tell you that it was probably made in japan at the Matsumoku guitar factory. It's a 12 string,,,right? The early 5020's were made in Westbury NY. There will be a site out in a few weeks. Look for www.westburyguitars.com They sold for about $365.00 when they were new and they pretty much hold there value. Usually not much more.
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