Benjamin Waters Guitars and More

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Whether it’s a flat-top ready for a front porch jam, a banjo built for driving bluegrass, or the tools and accessories that keep players going, Benjamin brings both knowledge and heart to every instrument he handles.

Benjamin Waters Guitars & More was born out of one simple love: the sound of strings and the joy of sharing music. Found...
09/03/2025

Benjamin Waters Guitars & More was born out of one simple love: the sound of strings and the joy of sharing music. Founded by Benjamin Waters, a lifelong picker, player, and gear enthusiast, the shop blends a passion for vintage tone with a modern musician’s needs.
Whether it’s a flat-top ready for a front porch jam, a banjo built for driving bluegrass, or the tools and accessories that keep players going, Benjamin brings both knowledge and heart to every instrument he handles.
More than just a music shop, Benjamin Waters Guitars & More is a gathering place for pickers, singers, and music lovers. It’s about swapping songs, trading stories, and making sure every instrument finds the hands it was meant for.

Now Starting! Seasonal Guitar/ Instrument Servicing!Want to keep up with your instrument and have it always playing good...
08/23/2025

Now Starting!

Seasonal Guitar/ Instrument Servicing!

Want to keep up with your instrument and have it always playing good and in tune?

Want me to come to you and not have to go anywhere to get it done?

Sign up for seasonal setup!

2 visits per year to ensure instrument is well maintained! One Summer/ One Winter
To ensure its ready for temperature change

What’s included is a string change (provide your own or have our shop favorite set based on your playing style!)

Action adjustment along with truss rod, nut, saddle and bridge pin and plate service
Guitar cleaning and polishing, fretboard cleaning

Tier 1 includes String change and truss adjustment

Tier 2 includes above plus full cleaning and polishing

125$ tier 1
150$ tier 2

Will do multiple instruments at 25$ additional per instrument added

Will do FULL inspection to make sure instrument is running at 100%

Yearly membership is 10% off my normal rate for any repairs that need to be made

Thanks for your Consideration!

Hello everybody! Time to introduce myself, my name is Benjamin Waters I’ve been doing this since I turned 18 in 2020.Bee...
10/05/2023

Hello everybody! Time to introduce myself,
my name is Benjamin Waters I’ve been doing this since I turned 18 in 2020.

Been doing this for over 3 years now and really enjoy buying, selling and Trading around!

I deal with new, used, and broken guitars!
If you have anything don’t fret to reach out, I’m always in the market, for weird, old and cool!

I work with Guitars, basses, mandolins,banjos,dobros and a whole other range of instruments.

I also do repair work! Setups, inspections, diagnostics, Etc. trained in Vintage and Modern repair work.

Page is Active and willing to Answer any Questions, Thank you and God bless! -Ben

1950s Gretsch Town and CountryWild find! around 350 are knowing to be made, with this fingerboard and headstock inlay ar...
10/05/2023

1950s Gretsch Town and Country

Wild find! around 350 are knowing to be made, with this fingerboard and headstock inlay are super hard to come by.

Inbox for price/more details!

1960s Gibson Southern JumboGibson spruced up j45 to attract southern folks, hence the name change and added flairThey we...
10/05/2023

1960s Gibson Southern Jumbo

Gibson spruced up j45 to attract southern folks, hence the name change and added flair

They went to square shoulder in the early 60s
Fantastic playing and sounding guitar!

1965 Gibson Dove NaturalSolid Sitka top Maple Back and sidesThese late 65 to early 68s have a great bark nice growl and ...
06/19/2022

1965 Gibson Dove Natural
Solid Sitka top
Maple Back and sides

These late 65 to early 68s have a great bark nice growl and awesome projection, really on the fence about keeping this one for the personal collection

Looking to possibly trade for Martins/Gibson of the same value (d28,d18,J200,Southern jumbo,hummingbird,j45 etc.)

Will trade down with cash on top

8000$ obo

Has original hardshell case, “almost mint”
With original purchase receipt from 1966
Original Pickguard “Gassed off” but parts are included in the case for it.

Definitely love these Tele bridge pickups, but these Seymour Duncan Hot Rails are a fantastic pickupDid a full setup and...
06/19/2022

Definitely love these Tele bridge pickups, but these Seymour Duncan Hot Rails are a fantastic pickup

Did a full setup and pickup swap! Love doing this job!

1970s Gibson j40Nice little strummer great mahogany dread sound750 oboSold
09/14/2021

1970s Gibson j40
Nice little strummer great mahogany dread sound
750 obo
Sold

2012 Rare Gibson J200 studio Has flame maple back and sides and full body depth unlike the newer ones with walnut and th...
08/20/2021

2012 Rare Gibson J200 studio
Has flame maple back and sides and full body depth unlike the newer ones with walnut and thinner body depth
Has some Nashville road wear but plays and sounds great
3200 obo
Thanks for looking and God bless
-Ben

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Gastonia, NC
28016

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