Members Ragmuff Posted February 19, 2004 Members Posted February 19, 2004 I just got my first acousitc its a Washburn and it cost me 179. Was it worth it?
Members bullpencoach Posted February 19, 2004 Members Posted February 19, 2004 For that price range I think Washburn is a good brand. I actually have a more expensive Washburn that I simply love, even after playing expensive solid-wood guitars. Even if you buy a more premium guitar later, it's always nice to have a cheap acoustic that you can drag around anywhere.
Members LittleBrother Posted February 19, 2004 Members Posted February 19, 2004 Heck yeah man. It's probably a decent guitar.
Members whatshisface Posted February 19, 2004 Members Posted February 19, 2004 D-10? If so, very good guitar for the money. I love mine.
Members WashburnGuy Posted February 20, 2004 Members Posted February 20, 2004 What model did you get? You won't be disappointed. Wanshburn guitars are highly underrated and offer alot of value for the money.
Members 4sidedoctagon Posted February 20, 2004 Members Posted February 20, 2004 I love washburns. Great feel. I as specially like the new all solid wood koa washburns.
Members FingerBone Bill Posted February 20, 2004 Members Posted February 20, 2004 Good guitars for the money - I've got two, never regretted buying either.
Members kwakatak Posted February 20, 2004 Members Posted February 20, 2004 I tried a Washburn dreadnought once on the same occasion as an Alvarez jumbo and a black Takamine A/E cutaway dreadnought. Of the three it was the best sounding guitar and felt like it would be the most durable. I really like the look of the Washburn jumbo though (model J28SDL) .
Members Fstpicker Posted February 20, 2004 Members Posted February 20, 2004 I used to own a 1992 or 1993 Washburn D-28S that was an absolutely beautiful looking guitar. Had a 3-piece back like a D-35; a herringbone trimed solid spruce AAA top with aged toner; beautiful rosewood (Laminated) sides and back; a diamond volute like a D-28 has; a white-trimed fretboard and headstock like a D-40; and a really nice and sweet tone. It had a nice chimey tone with bell-like qualities and a very balanced tone as well. The bass wasn't as deep as a Martin but it did improve over the few years that I had it and got more "woodiness" to it. There are times when I wish I could have kept it but on the other hand I don't regret selling it to finance my Larrivee D-03E. Some of the best sounding Washburns IMO are the USA-made (Tacoma made) ones of all-solid wood. Now they really have a woody rich tone and are loud and very full. Very similar to the Tacomas who made them I believe. I've seen some NOS ones on sale locally for around $400. A great deal really! Jeff
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