National Westwood 1962

Up for sale is an extremely rare 1962 National Westwood 77 100% original & in fantastic shape for its age. Part of the "Map" guitars that were quite popular in the early '60s, this gorgeous Westwood 77 features a solid maple body & neck, double single coil pickups along with an under-saddle pickup, and finished in a trans cherry and it plays & sounds incredible with nice clean low action.

Cosmetic Condition: Very good condition for its age with some typical light play wear - various nicks, chips, dents & dings; surface scratches & some mild finish wear.  Overall, the guitar looks great with a beautiful patina.

Neck:  Nicely rounded, chunky maple neck with well-aged cream binding & black side-dots. Beautiful Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl block inlays. The frets have light wear, with plenty of life in them. Kluson Deluxe strip tuners are in perfect working condition.  1 11/16" nut width with zero fret; 24 3/4" scale length.  Neck is straight & truss rod works fine.

Body:  Map-shaped solid maple body, Trapeze tailpiece & clear plexi pickguard with National Val Pro badge & white stenciling.  Guitar weighs 7 lbs 9oz.

Electronics:  Two single coil pickups along with an under-saddle pickup.  Each pickup has its own pair of volume & tone controls.  Master volume knob & 3-way selector switch.  All electronics are in good working condition.

Comes shipped in a new high end gig bag.