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June 12, 2001 at 4:31 am #19586AnonymousGuest
i have a guitar from my mom that she bought 30 years ago. its in great condition, made by Ensenada, model no. WG 65. i dont know anything about em and was curious – are they good? valuable? rare? thanks for your help.
~Rachel
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November 13, 2021 at 11:57 pm #79633AnonymousGuest
I bought mine second hand in 1978ish.. have it ever since… love the sound
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September 8, 2016 at 10:39 pm #75724AnonymousGuest
I did receive an Ensenada Guitar nylon string guitar from a friend who had received it from a friend. It sound alright when picking. But, as far as strumming it is poor. It sound all base and hardly any treble. But, as far as value, as I investigated, you’d get more using it as firewood.
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June 7, 2016 at 9:32 am #57094AnonymousGuest
My guitar has the hummingbirds on the front plates. It is an Ensenada It is in pretty good condition. I have had this guitar for 41 years. Does it have any monetary value?
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March 12, 2021 at 6:12 am #125601AnonymousGuest
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May 27, 2016 at 10:20 pm #57080AnonymousGuest
Whas the WG-66 in good shape. T.Harou
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May 27, 2016 at 10:14 pm #57081AnonymousGuest
I would start with a light gauge set to test the strength of the bridge and learning the angles, sets, etc, all of which will play into the gauges you will decide on.. Far too many great strings outthhere; grab thenm on promos, an they are ususallyc heaper. tks
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March 15, 2016 at 11:09 am #57030AnonymousGuest
Having just bought an Ensenada WG 66 in very good condition I was wondering if anyone can suggest a gauge and brand of guitar strings
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February 10, 2016 at 6:33 pm #57002AnonymousGuest
Ive came across a wg65 on craigslist. Haven’t purchased yet. But the guy that owned it claimed it is an all solid woods guitar. Solid spruce top, solid tiger maple back and sides. It is from 1968 so I am curious of the sound cause I’ve never played an acoustic with solid maple. Even tho most of the sound is projected from the spruce top, I own 2 guitars with solid mahogany back and sides and solid spruce tops. ( sigma, blueridge ) and I have a guitar with solid rosewood back and sides with a solid spruce top. The rosewood has a real warm sound compared to the hogs. Tho my favorite guitar is the 1988 sigma sdm 18. Excellent guitar with all solid woods. Wouldn’t trade it for most martins I’ve played. Once I buy the ensenada I’ll give an update and give my honest opinion of quality and sound. Just because a guitar isn’t worth much doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be valuable to the right acoustic player.
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March 12, 2021 at 6:11 am #113785AnonymousGuest
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March 25, 2015 at 11:10 pm #54980AnonymousGuest
Mine has a paper glued inside with Ensenada cg 105 on it. I assume CG means classical guitar. There is no designation anywhere on it that identifies where it was made. It has a mexican kind of design and the metal on the side of the headstock is stamped with a design. I’ve had it since I was 12 which would put it about 1970. I took classical lessons at one time in my twenties and it sounded pretty good – maybe it would again with new strings. It has survived pretty well for it’s age and having played it as a kid. The case is a cheap one but has also survived well- it has a yellow lining. I’ve seen ensenadas for sale on ebay and such for $50.
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January 28, 2014 at 7:51 am #54681AnonymousGuest
i have one it is model FG41 can anyone give a doller amount on it. i have had it cents the mid 70s
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September 6, 2013 at 11:21 pm #54576AnonymousGuest
My guitar is marked on the backside of the headstock WG65. It is not marked as an Ensenada label but has the insignia in the middle of the front headstock. Directly below that insignia, but above the nut there is a screwed on triangular piece of plastic that I assume might give access to a neck adjustment. Nowhere is there any ” made in japan” identification marks on the guitar. It also has similar fret markings as other Ensenada guitars that I have seen pictures of. The headstock has the familiar Fender shape, it plays well and keeps pretty good tune for extended period of time. It is a one owner guitar that I bought at a Montgomery Ward store in Iowa City, Iowa in the early 1970’s. I would like to find an original pick guard that uses a five screw anchoring pattern.
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November 30, 2012 at 1:46 am #54339AnonymousGuest
Has a handwritten model #, makes me think it is even more rare in the line, but nobody can tell me where it is from. I do not think it is mij, but no markings indicating it was made in Mexico…found in new Mexico at an estate sale.
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March 12, 2021 at 6:07 am #125608AnonymousGuest
Hi! The Ensanada was made in Japan for FENDER in the early 1970’s. I have an Ensanada Model CG-104. I found a website that told me my model was sold at auction for $55.00 USD. I got mine in 1972 (I’m 59 years old). I still play & perform with it. You can just google FENDER ENSANADA CG-104s to see what pops up on the internet. Google it just like I wrote, with a hyphen between the CG and the 104s. Hope this helps!
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November 25, 2011 at 7:32 pm #54037AnonymousGuest
Well… this could be a longshot here as the previous post pursuant to the CG 108 was ten years ago. Anything further about this guitar? I’m awaiting the arrival of one recently procured on Ebay. Whilst googling around I did come across a site that actually had an old Ensenada catalog…. but it was not available sans paying a fee. I’ll post back here once mine arrives… I took a shot in the dark on it as it appeared to have some nice looking woods and inlay work….
We shall see…
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September 8, 2016 at 10:46 pm #101740AnonymousGuest
Hi
I have one like it. Sound is ok on Base poor on treble. As far as value you get more for it using it as firewood.
Best
Mark
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November 14, 2011 at 7:53 am #54024AnonymousGuest
Does anyone have any idea for sure what this is worth? I am in the job of selling things for people, and need to make some money……[email protected]
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December 12, 2003 at 7:48 am #114280AnonymousGuest
I also have a WG 65.. Great looking craftmanship and a really good sound.. Was bought in Dallas in 75 but dont remember anything else.. more info would be nice. I do have pics.. would be interested at looking at others..
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May 18, 2003 at 11:47 pm #86185AnonymousGuest
I had a beautiful Country Western Ensenada guitar a few yrs ago,& let it go. I’d like to know if they are still being made today,& how much,would one cost? I’d sure like to have another one,because it sounded so good. Thank You.
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January 1, 2013 at 11:32 pm #100612AnonymousGuest
A Beautiful Sounding Ensenada with the humming bird pick guard. I had it for a few yr’s. It had a lil more of a narrow neck up close the head & it crowded my fingers some. Back then when I took it Henderson Music store here in my city to have Warreny to tune it for me. I did an certain idea adjustment to the rear bridge & it made it More Beautiful Sounding than it already did. Warreny asked me, what did you do to this? Sounds better that it ever did before. It’s a secret & wouldn’t tell him. Sure would like to find another 1 with just a lil wider neck up close to the head. A friend of mine, Earl, he still has his & it’s the same as like what I had.
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October 22, 2001 at 12:48 pm #85206AnonymousGuest
I too am trying to find out something about these guitars. I have one that is model number CG 108. It does have quite a good sound and appealing looks.
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June 14, 2001 at 2:05 am #34907AnonymousGuest
Hola,
Ensenada guitars were produced in Japan in the 70’s. They were distributed in the US by Strum & Drum company of Chicago. This company(strum and drum) owned the National trademark in the 70’s and produced Japanese National guitars for a while.
Ensenada’s are pretty good guitars, kinda rare but not very valuable.Jj
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June 13, 2004 at 9:44 am #99008AnonymousGuest
Hi, I have a friend who has an Ensenada guitar and she would like to know what the value might be. It is in pretty good condition to be so old. It is kinda hard to keep in tune, and the flat fingerboard is unusual. I work at Gibson Guitars in Nashville, and had no luck finding anything about these guitars from anyone there. Thank you for your help in this matter. Dennis
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November 15, 2003 at 9:25 pm #113943AnonymousGuest
: Hola, : Ensenada guitars were produced in Japan in the 70’s. They were distributed in the US by Strum & Drum company of Chicago. This company(strum and drum) owned the National trademark in the 70’s and produced Japanese National guitars for a while. : Ensenada’s are pretty good guitars, kinda rare but not very valuable. : Jj would a national bass be valuable, japan
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November 16, 2016 at 6:56 am #125481AnonymousGuest
Just wondering your source on this I have an Ensenada that was purchased in the 60’s in Florida.
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June 12, 2001 at 8:50 pm #34876AnonymousGuest
: i have a guitar from my mom that she bought 30 years ago. its in great condition, made by Ensenada, model no. WG 65. i dont know anything about em and was curious – are they good? valuable? rare? thanks for your help.
: ~Rachel
I also have an ensenada and was wondering the same thing, mine was purchased in Mexico by my uncle in the 1960’s it sounds great and has a very unique mexican design on the pick guard. I have tried everything to find someone that knows their value with no luck at all..
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March 2, 2004 at 5:01 am #90790AnonymousGuest
: : i have a guitar from my mom that she bought 30 years ago. its in great condition, made by Ensenada, model no. WG 65. i dont know anything about em and was curious – are they good? valuable? rare? thanks for your help. : : ~Rachel I just got finished stringing up an Ensenada, model G202 for a friend.. also replaced the tuning keys as one was broken off. This is a beautiful guitar to my eyes… 2 f holes, a steel bridge/saddle. That seems to give it a tinny sound but it sure has volume. Yea, Im trying to figure out the value for my friend too. My guess is its only worth about a 100 bucks, but if anyone can say otherwise, holler out please.
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January 28, 2003 at 6:34 am #81713AnonymousGuest
: : I too have a Ensenada guitar, Model # WG-65. I’ve had it for about 20 years now. It would be neat to talk to someone about it. So far it looks like it’s an medium guitar, adn nothing much to collect. Maybe someone can proove me wrong. Anyhow, I think I will try to hang on to it a long as I can. Someone e-mail me with anymore info. Thanks!
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March 12, 2021 at 5:55 am #113799AnonymousGuest
Hi! I have a Fender Ensanada CG-104 purchased in 1974. It was made in Japan. I just googled FENDER ENSANADA WG-65 and I got a website called WORTHPOINT. I just started my free 7-day trial, and I looked up your guitar. Here’s the link:
https://reverb.com/item/2088797-ensenada-wg-65-early-1970s
Here’s the info if the link won’t work for you:
Made in Japan in the 1970’s (Yes, IT’S A FENDER!) Sold for $115 at auction. Worthpoint.com is not a buying website, just info on the item & how much it sold for. The serial# should be inside the body, but probably on the upper-inside where it’s very hard to read without a special mirror. I hope this helps!
Debbie
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