Washburn F10S Solid Top Folk Body Acoustic Guitar

Spruce top. Mahogany back and sides.

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Washburn F10S Solid Top Folk Body Acoustic Guitar reviews

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"Nice going, Washburn!"

Feature:
A little weak in the "features" dept. No pickguard, plastic end pin, no fancy purfling or binding, just plain-Jane. It does, however, have genuine Grover tuners and a compensated saddle. I put a rosewood pickguard and chrome strap buttons on mine soon after I got it and it is now more esthetically pleasing. I'm a little finicky, though-you might love it as it is.

Quality:
The only real flaw my Washburn had was that it has a loose brace under the top, which I detected when I converted it to A/E. I haven't fixed it yet but will next time I re-string it. It's not causing any sound problems. (This guitar is manufactured in Indonesia, where quality control is probably on par with China.) Otherwise it seems very solid with a nice gloss finish. With normal care, it should last a lifetime.

Value:
This is a fabulous value in a solid-top folk acoustic. You could expect to pay twice as much for a lot of other brands of similar quality.

Desirability:
As stated earlier, this is a no-frills guitar. Its "sex appeal" lies solely in its "bang-for-the-buck." You're basically getting a decent, folk-sized guitar with a solid top that sounds great.

Sound:
The tone produced by the solid spruce top is very crisp and punchy, even though back & sides are laminate. I installed an undersaddle pickup and 3-band EQ in mine after I got it to see what this baby would do as an acoustic-electric...WOW! I was all smiles as I first plugged in and dialed in the sound...very pleased. I bought it as a fingerstyle instrument and it fits my needs to a "T". Even without amplification, though, it has quite decent tone.

Support:
This is my first Washburn product, so I can't comment on tech support. I do my own repairs, anyway.

Overall:
I'm very happy with my purchase, and will probably keep it a long time. I'm more into nylon-stringed classicals but have occasional need for a good steel-string, and my F10S fills the bill nicely. Sure, I'd rather have a Martin 000-28 or Taylor 514CE, but let's face it, I'll probably never have the bucks!

Submitted: 12/28/2005

Style of Music: Gospel/Christian, country, "Chet Atkins" stuff

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A bass player's perspective:"

Quality:
My guitar was flawless. The black trim in the photo is actually ivory on my model. Solid top, two pieces for the back. Very glossy, take it easy if you use a pick, no pickguard.

Sound:
This model sounds slighty brighter than other guitars I've tried, partly because it comes with steel strings on the upper b and e strings from the factory. Changing over to a new set of 80/20 bronze strings might give it a more consistant sound. Also, the bass is a little thin due to the relatively small body style. And as 'Veteran Guitar Player' said, try drop d, it opens up a whole new range of sound and really flatters this guitar.

Overall:
It's not so expensive that you can't take it to the park to play. Great for playing for small groups. I'd suggest looking for a guitar with a larger body style and maybe active pickups if you want to play acoustic in a band or play for larger audiences though.

Submitted: 10/20/2003

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Washburn's new F10S is designed to let you enjoy the comfortable Folk acoustic body style with the tone, sustain, brilliance, and fullness of a Solid Spruce top. Washburn is building the F10S right, with the same attention to detail as their D10S - the most popular acoustic in the world. The F10S has Mahogany back and sides for a generally bright, versatile tonality. It's another great value from Washburn.

The diversity of the Washburn line assures that you will find a model that is right for you. These acoustic models are at home whether it's around the campfire or around the coffee house.
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