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Washburn D10S Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar (with Case)

The World's Best Selling Acoustic Guitar earned the distinction with superior craftsmanship, tone, and value. Voted Number 1 by Acoustic Guitar magazine as the best guitar under $500. Now with a solid Spruce top. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It has the solid top [that is supposed to make it sound better], which is what we were looking for. I was also very impressed that it even came with a few extra parts, directions on neck adjustments, and a beatifully custom [snug] fit case.

Quality:
It is beautiful. The only thing that I can say is I did have to tighten the tiny screws inside the string adjuster things... they were a tad loose, and I think I have to have the neck adjusted as it is not a dime width the whole way down the neck. Nothing major at all.

Value:
This is rated #1 by acoustic guitar magazine, and according to all of my comparison shopping- this is an awesome guitar! Great Value! Guitars with these same features cost a lot more.

Desirability:
It is really eye catching. Our guitar teacher, almost couldn't take her hands off it.

Sound:
We are fairly new to guitars, but this one sounds great! Our music teacher also complimented how nice it is.

Ease of Use:
The neck is relatively narrow which is nice, and it seems to play very nice.

Support:
Haven't needed to contact the company- knock on wood.

Overall:
Well- after the neck adjustment and the strings get changed... I expect that we will have years and years of enjoyment with this guitar. I don't see the need to upgrade unless maybe my son becomes a famous musician or something: ) FYI- this is our 2nd Washburn, the 1st is an electric.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
really good finish, i got the black one but the only thing i hate is that if theres dust on it u can see it clearly

Value:
Pretty decent price for a washburn plus a case wich is pretty good. The case is kind of heavy that way u know itll last a while

Desirability:
i saw the black one and i instantly wanted it

Sound:
Sounds really good to me but then again im a begginer lol The top 2 strings have this wierd sound to them and i love it. i cant explain the sound...

Ease of Use:
I love how the action on the guitar is pretty low

Support:
Theyre always good, i mostly use the live chat

Overall:
I love this guitar

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
finish and color are very nice. (I got the natural one)

Value:
great price. Guitars like this one should cost more, it's a steal!

Sound:
sounds great, wonderful tone

Ease of Use:
I didn't change the action, strings, anything. Just take it out of the case and go. It stays in tune - I check it once a week with a tuner, sometimes I don't have to do anything, sometimes I only need to tighten 1 or 2 strings just a touch.

Overall:
This is really a nice guitar. Looks great, plays great, sounds great. No complaints at all. I think you can safely ignore the reviews that say "I got it x years ago" because this one has a solid spruce top whereas I think the old ones did not, so those people are writing reviews for a different instrument.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
I changed out the bridge saddle to a bone one but left the nut alone. The tuners are good and you'll not have to replace them. The finish is decent but I took down the poly on the neck to the bare wood with some scotch brite pads. I love the feel of natural wood vs poly so with this guitar being a beater I had no reservations to do this. I plan on removing all the poly from the entire guitar very soon. Who cares ? Its a beater ! Again a solid top guitar with decent internal bracing and hardware for @ $200 is a good deal.

Value:
Six years ago when I bought it you couldn`t get better for the money but nowadays there are more guitars in this price range with solid tops so look around. IMHO it still holds its own against the competition in this class though.

Sound:
I rate the sound as decent. To me the sound doesn`t compare with higher end acoustics but for the novice it is good. Instead of responding to all these questions I will say this: When strung up with some good strings such as John Pearse bronze acoustics, this guitar will project well enough with decent bottom end. Not the bottom end as say a Martin but nice enough for an every day beater which is what I do with this guitar. The more I play it the better it gets sound wise.

Ease of Use:
It is playable OK. The action was a tad high but when I changed out the saddle I was able to lower it along with a neck adjustment to wher it is good enough.

Overall:
Im old but been playing stedaily for the last 8 yrs. As I do yearn for an all solid wood upgrade I still like this Washbuen for banging around the house, vacations and back yard useage. I never worry about it and it sounds good. It has some nice bags and dings and I plan on removing all the poly finish just cause I want to. I say go play a few of these and compare them to others but these are worhy for the intermediate player looking for a decent acoustic.

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Overall:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
Useful yes - as a guitar to take on holiday when you want to keep your good guitar in its case at home

Quality:
Reasonable - won't stand up to real gigs, but it will do as a fall-back guitar - which at the price is what a seasoned guitarist would expect. The heavy gloss protects the wood and suppresses the overall sound.

Value:
This is the strong point of this guitar.

Desirability:
Well it does look nice because it's shiny!

Sound:
The sound of this guitar reflects the workmanship (in my opinion) - bright and light. The sound of the wood just isn't present in the resonance - no deep range that you get with better built guitars. To compare this with a Martin or a Taylor is simply mad.

Ease of Use:
Reasonable - the top nut doesn't allow sharp movement as it has a poorly shaped edge that jabs when coming down to a basic E or C chord. The action is also a little too high above the 5th fret. The headstock angle might be the problem here.

Support:
no comment

Overall:
This is really a guitar for the novice. Beyond that, you're going to need a 'good' instrument. For that - you will have to look at something much pricier and with a real sense of projection - such as a Martin or a Taylor or a Takamine - or an old Guild if you can get your hands on one.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I absolutely love the black finish, I have wanted a nice black guitar for a long time but could not find one that I liked. All the components are fine not need to change anything, maybe the strings.

Quality:
Very solid. I have had mine for three years now and it is still perfect. I don't think I will have a single problem with this guitar, I have been playing it since '04 and it still looke brand new and sounds like.

Value:
Simply can't be beat, it plays well above it's price range. I wish other companies would catch on as well.

Desirability:
At first glance it could pass for a Johnny Cash edition guitar, the ladies seem to like that for some reason.

Sound:
I am amazed with the sound this guitar puts out. You would not expect a $250 guitar to sound this great. You will not find another guitar with the range of this one for the price.

Ease of Use:
Tune it and you play pretty much what ever you want. I play alot of Southern Rock and Classic Rock and some country and this thing hits it all.

Overall:
I think I will be able to play this for many years to come and maybe pass it on to my son. I migh buy another just like it just in case this goes down for whatever reason.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
it is a beautiful guitar,i love the rosewood!!!!!!!

Quality:
the quality is awsome!!!!

Value:
i would pay twice as much 4 this guitar

Desirability:
it's a beautiful guitar

Sound:
this is the bestest guiutr in the world,the best i've ever played!!!!!

Ease of Use:
the easiest play guitar i have ever played!!!!!!!!

Support:
washburn are the best,super shipping!!!!

Overall:
i think it would last a lifetime

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Not a lot of features.... then agian there are basiclly no features on a acoustic!

Quality:
I had a long (one hour) abd there are no blemishes not one.

Value:
BEST GUITAR I HAVE EVER SPENT IN MY 39 YEARS OF PLAYING.

Desirability:
Nice curves, even for an old man like me!

Sound:
THIS IS MY BEST ACOUSTIC NO LIES, I HAVE 2 GIBSON SONGWRITERS I RETURNED THEM BOTH AND BOUGHT THIS ONE. DONT WASTE MONEY ON OTHERS, IT WILL LAST FOREVER I HAVE HAD THIS FOR A YEAR, ITS LIKE NEW EVERY DAY.

Ease of Use:
Great fat warm tone.

Support:
I had no problems.

Overall:
I will not uy another acoustic, ever.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Sound:
This under $200 guitar sounds better than some $2000 Martins and Taylors I have played. Beautiful bright tone. If it broke I'd buy another.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Overall:
This is an awesome guitar for the price. I don't think you can do better for twice the price. Mine was setup perfectly right out of the box. It plays like a much more expensive guitar. I've never seen a cheap guitar that plays anything like this. I love it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Overall:
I expect that this guitar will last me a lifetime. I will not replace it as I think that guitars, no matter what quality, are irreplaceable because they are all so unique and this is an exceptional guitar.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Quality:
For the price, I was really impressed when I opened the box. It is a beautiful guitar

Desirability:
It's great

Ease of Use:
My teacher loves this guitar. He tunes by it every week. And sometimes it is hard to get it away from him so we can get started on the lessons.

Support:
HAve had no reason to deal with them.

Overall:
I don't know that I will ever replace it and if I lost it for some reason I would definitely buy the same thing again. I love the feel, look and sound of this guitar. It stays in tune pretty well, too.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Quality:
When adressing this, you really have to be fair and consider price, as welll as the fact that it is mass-produced. Considering both, this product is exceptional. When I go into music shops I often look at all of the 200-600 dollar guitars to "compare". this stacks up with the quality of ANY guitar going for 300-400, is much better than anything else in the 200 class, and as good as MOST of the 400+ guitars. Is the wood as good? probably not. And there are undoubtedly other "quality" differences with bracing, etc., but. . .

Value:
Seriously, I really dont "want" to like this guitar. Something about products mass-produced in China conflicts with my wanting to be an aesthete. What I's really like to have is a "fine" hand-crafted instrument that is made out of perfectly matched and rare woods. An instrument for which extra insurance is needed. But, hey I don't have that kind of money. This is as good a value as they come.

Desirability:
In total seriousness, I really like how "plain" this instrument is. What frills it has are genuine (inlays) rather than, say, painted.

Sound:
Sounds very good, though lows are a little blunted. I've switched to some DR strings that seem to have imporived that a little. Sond is better when you consider the price.

Ease of Use:
It would probably be difficult for me to switch guitar brands because Washburn's necks are uniquely thin - a bit like an electric. However, I think this makes it easier to play. Although it comes with an action lower than most in its price range, I modified it a little more. To me it frets and plays just as well as most other guitars that cost much more.

Overall:
I'll keep this indefinitely, even if I get a more expensive instrument. It will always be used for camping, beach, or just somethig I'm not afraid my kids are going to ruin (if they do, I'll buy another).

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality: