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Washburn guitars, which have been in the making for over 120 years, are a piece of history deeply embedded in the music world. Washburn makes guitars perfect for jazz, blues, rock, hard rock, metal and thrash as well as a few others. They are incredibly high end, complex machines which will get you from A to Z and every letter and color in between. Let's take a closer look.
History
Though not much is published on the web about Washburn we know that the original company, owned by George Washburn, was begun in Chicago, 1883, near Maxwell Street. This was during the time where music was beginning to make an impact on the lives of average citizens and quickly becoming a part of commercial entertainment for society. Clubs were becoming popular, at that time, as were blues and jazz musicians.
When the 1920s rolled around, the entirety of Maxwell street became known for it's cultural and musical atmosphere. African Americans straight off the Mississippi Delta were abundant in the area and greatly influencing the music of the time with blues and rhythm. The transition in the area forever changed jazz and rock music with the sultry sounds of blues and deep rythm.
The Models
Washburn has exactly 7 electric guitar series and 7 acoustic guitar series. Though each one can be used for something in particular, whether blues or rock, Washburn guitars are versatile, strong and long lasting. They have stood up the test of professional musicians time and time again and come in great variety.
Electric Models
- Idol Series
- Paul Stanley Series
- Signature Series
- HM Series
- N Series
- X Series
- Hollowbodies
Acoustic Models
- Chicago Series
- Timbercraft Series
- Jumbo Series
- Southwest Series
- D10 Series
- Festival Series
- Classical Series
Who Uses Washburns
With over 100 years of instrument making experience, it's no wonder that dozens of popular band members and artists use the machines. In fact, the list for those who endorse and play on Washburns is quite long. Here are just some:
- Aaron Fink
- Andy Williams
- Dolly Parton
- Don Clark
- Joe Trohman
- Meatloaf
- Paul Stanley
- Rick Savage
- Sammy Hagar
What Sets Them Apart
More of what has positively affected the fine Washburn reputation is the fact that they use only high quality woods, excellent parts and little extras like their tune-o-matic bridges for that perfect stop. Many Washburns are also equipped with the Loyd Rose Grover® exclusive tuners and their own Washburn Humbucker pickups.
Lastly, there is a great deal of variety in guitar companies to choose from. If you're looking for a solid piece of equipment with longevity and reliability, Washburn isn't the only excellent firm out there. However, the dedication, long standing warranties and excellent customer service make Washburn guitars an elite product with superior everything. So when you have the cost of a Washburn available, it really is considered the top end of guitars and won't let you down. Rock on.
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