Washburn HB35? Ever play one?

[sirkonks]

Thinking about snagging one of these. Curious if anyone has one or has played one before.

[vintage clubber]

I had one about 13 years ago and sold it. It was a very nice guitar, but heavier than a Norlin era Les Paul!

[sirkonks]

I like some weight to my guitars, so thats a good thing. I just like the looks of the Washburn, and I have played Dots, Sheratons, Ibanez stuff, and this one just seems like it would be a little better.

[Funkwire]

Check e-Bay or the Washburn forum for an 80s-era HB-35. A lot of them were made by Matsumoku. Mine is a 1984 and with a pickup and wiring upgrade is a hella nice axe. I got mine for $350 in 2001, they still go for around $500. It's got some heft to it (sycamore/maple construction), but I wouldn't put it in the Norlin LP weight class.

 

[tlbonehead]

I've owned mine, and played it for 4-5 years. Great guitar!

[guitarman]

I've got a '92 MIK natural finish and it's a great guitar. My only complaint is that the stock neck pickup is a little too dark and muddy for my tastes so I replaced it with a 'Humbucker From Hell' and that made a world of difference.

[BoneNut]

 

I've owned mine, and played it for 4-5 years. Great guitar!

 

 

Me too.

Loved that guitar. IMHO, one of the nicest extremely well to upgrades.

[weeladdie]

Another satisfied HB35 owner. Made in China, but excellent workmanship, no finish flaws except for a couple of black dust specks, but you have to know where to look!