With the Washburn Rover RO10 you can take your guitar with you anywhere. With a solid spruce top, the Washburn Rover also sounds great.
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The Washburn Rover RO10 is the ultimate travel guitar. Now you can easily take your guitar with you anywhere. Play the Rover any place or time. Now you can easily take your guitar with you anywhere. The high-quality RO10 steel string guitar is built with a Solid Spruce top, a Mahogany neck and body, Rosewood fingerboard, and quality geared tuners. The package comes complete with case, instructional CD ROM, strap, and 3 picks.
Features:
- Full-size 24 in. scale - Solid Spruce top - Mahogany body and neck - Rosewood fingerboard - Quality geared tuners - Professional binding and inlay - Equipped with Vinci 800XL strings - Comes complete with the highest quality cordura case with hard foam-lined, molded interior - Internal and external storage pockets - Backpack and luggage straps - 3 D dings are used for straps or luggage clip ons - Sized to fit airline overhead storage - Great sound, great shape, great fun!
About Washburn For over 100 years, Washburn has built more than just great guitars, they've built a history. The Washburn tradition of craftsmanship and innovation has withstood the tests of economics, brand competition and fashion. Since their birth in Chicago in 1883, the name Washburn has been branded into the world's finest stringed instruments. If your interest in guitars borders on passion, you will settle for nothing less than a Washburn.
Recent years have marked incredible growth for Washburn. They also have seen the inclusion of some outstanding guitar innovators in the Washburn family: Nuno Bettencourt, Dimebag Darrell, Roger Waters, Bootsy Collins and Jennifer Batten have the distinction of being some of the few artists ever to be honored with a Washburn signature model guitar.
As we enter the 21st century, Washburn is continuing to build its history. Now more than ever, an investment in a Washburn guitar is a special gift for yourself or someone you know.
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"If You Travel and Want To Keep Your Chops Up To Snuff, This Is Essential Equipment!"
Sound:
The sound of this guitar is more than what you would expect from a small size travel guitar. It is a ten in it's class. This instrument is much better than the Martin model I played.It is expressive, the action is awesome and has great sustain. I ordered the pick up for this model and look forward to playing through my Fender Acoustic Amp.
Feature:
The case is over the top. I did not expect the quality to be so good. Although I don't need the instructional DVD, I did register with Washburn. Their Rock Club looks pretty decent and I look forward to checking out the downloads.
Ease of Use:
The small body takes some getting used to but it is a small price to pay for the way this guitar performs. I adjusted the neck slightly to lower the action and it has the feel of an electric. I plan to increase the gauge of the strings as they are too light for my taste. I couldn't put it down the first day, played it for several hours. It is a gas.
Quality:
Say what you want about being made in China. The Washburn engineers have worked well with the production folks in China. The workmanship is awesome for the cost of this instrument. I saw some minor flaws but it is as advertised, good looking travel guitar. You will be noticed when you are out and about.
Value:
This product is definitely worth the selling price. Pay more for it? How do you answer that question. Of course not.
Manufacturer Support:
Getting set up with Washburn was easy. I have not had to use their support as the instructions were very clear to register, etc.
The Wow Factor:
This thing is good looking and fits well with my other instruments. I have 5 other guitars that will be glad to not be beat up on the road now that I have this gem.
Overall:
Well done Washburn. I have never seriously looked at the products prior to this purchase. If I am in the market for a more up scale guitar, I will definitely check out a Washburn in my search.
Style of Music: Rock/Blues
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"A guitar named "Rover" is NO dog!"
Sound:
Wonderful sound! Deceptive for it's size! I disagree with comments stating the action is high, it's the exact opposite. I wondered how it would feel compared to my Ovation Legend, and the action is identical (low!). I have trouble playing large guitars and as a result have played little for years. The Rover is so comfortable and easy to play, it's got me playing again like a fiend and eager to do more!
Feature:
Certainly the best accessory is the case, especially in a travel guitar. This case is well made, light weight and has decent storage space. I do wish it had a pickup, but it's not mandatory, especially considering the price. I understand an internal mic-style pickup (EZ Pickup) is availble, but have read complaints about noise and feedback. If true, a simple bridge/saddle pickup like the "Sweet-Spot" would be perfect.
Ease of Use:
Out of the box, the Rover is very close in sound to my Ovation. While it cannot produce boomy bass or project in large open spaces, it is perfect for intimate playing "as-is". I'm sure I will eventually tweak it (+add a pickup), but I'm quite satisfied with it as it is.
Quality:
The quality is higher than I expected for a travel guitar manufactured in China. I am impressed. I would not hesitate to recommend this guitar, and have already, for which my area store sold four of the six they received in less than two weeks. I would have preferred nicer tuners, but these seem solid. The wood is well matched and the finish first rate. I like the simple design and details. Very artful but not overdone, especially the fret marks. I have no concerns taking this on the road and am looking forward to it's first camping trip. I'm sure it's going to raise eyebrows around the campfire!
Value:
For all that you get with this package, the price is very reasonable.
Manufacturer Support:
My guitar was missing some information when I got home. I emailed Washburn but never received a reply. A few days later I received a bounce reply stating the address was non-functional. In the interrum, I had found the answers to my questions (the paperwork had fallen out in the store). As a frist attempt to contact Washburn, I was not happy. Hopefully this was a single occurance.
The Wow Factor:
I have the natural and love it, but also like the black. The red isn't bad either, but I'm just not fond of blue. If my wallet could handle it, I'd have one of every color, except blue.
Overall:
I plan to wear it out! Hopefully, in the near future I will get a second. I understand there is a nylon version, and that would be a perfect match. I love my Ovation, but because of the difficulties I have playing it, I would part with it for the Rover. My husband pushed me to purchase the Rover. He said the Rover for the Ovation. I agreed, but later he said keep both. I imagine I will part with the Ovation everntually as I hate to see such wonderful sound not used. It's better to play and enjoy rather than sit and admire. I've never considered a Washburn before, but with this model, that has changed, and I hope they continue to make the Rover.
Style of Music: Classical, Pop, Classic Rock and Celtic
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