Washburn Guitars has previewed an all-new acoustic guitar range at NAMM 2010 consisting of 30 new models. The new range featuring a variety of body shapes and wood combinations will be available from June 2010.
Each of the new 10, 20, 30, and 40 acoustic series features different tonewoods with models available in dreadnought or mini jumbo body styles. A prefix of WD denotes dreadnought body and WMJ denotes a mini jumbo body.
The 10 Series feature mahogany backs & sides. Included in the 10 Series is the spruce topped WD10 & WMJ10. The WD10F/WMJ10F and WD10FCE/WMJ10FCE all feature flame maple tops. The WD10FCE/WMJ10FCE add a cutaway and Fishman® electronics for stage work. The WD10S/WMJ10S add a solid spruce top for outstanding tone that will improve with age. The WD11S/WMJ11S feature solid cedar top for a slightly warmer tone.
Photo: WD10S
The 20 series features rosewood back & sides. The WD20S/WMJ20S feature solid spruce tops. The WD21S/WMJ21S have solid cedar tops.
The WD30S/WMJ30S has a tamo ash back and sides and solid spruce top. To compliment the looks of the ash the 30S will also have exclusive gold Grover 18:1 tuners.
Photo: WD30 back
The WD40S/WMJ40S has a flame maple back and sides, solid spruce top and exclusive gold Grover 18:1 tuners.
In addition the 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55 Series represents Washburn's new deluxe acoustic models. Each series has a Solid Canadian Spruce top with different distinct tonewoods for the back and sides. Available in Dreadnought and Grand Auditorium body styles with Fishman® equipped acoustic electrics.
The 15 Series features a solid Canadian Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, abalone binding and rosette and a Fishman® tuner/preamp on cutaway electric models. Models in this series include the WD15S, WD15SCE and with solid Cedar top the WG16S and WG16SCE.
Photo: WD15S front
The 25 Series features a Canadian Spruce top, Rosewood back and sides, abalone binding and rosette and a Fishman® tuner/preamp on cutaway electric models. Models in this series are the WD25S, WD25SCE and with solid Cedar top the WG26S and WG26SCE.
The 35 Series features a solid Canadian Spruce top, Tamo Ash back and sides, abalone binding and rosette and a Fishman® tuner/preamp on cutaway electric models. Models in this series are the WD35S and WD35SCE.
The 45 Series features a solid Canadian Spruce top, Flame Maple back and sides, abalone binding and rosette and a Fishman® tuner/preamp on cutaway electric models. Models in this series are the WD45S and WD45SCE.
Photo: WD45S back
And finally, the 55 Series features a solid Canadian Spruce top, Koa back and sides, abalone binding and rosette and a Fishman® tuner/preamp on cutaway electric models. Models in this series are the WD55S and WD55SCE.
Photo: WD55S front
Photo: WD55S back
Prices in the UK are to be confirmed but are expected to be extremely competitive.
For more information please contact UK distributor Sound Technology on 01462 480000 or click on www.soundtech.co.uk/washburn
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