I can't imagine finding a guitar at this price level that sounds better. Period. I get compliments from longtime musicians on how this guitar sounds both unplugged and plugged in. They are amazed to learn I have not customized it any way (other than dropping an anti-feedback rubber plug into the sound hole when using the pickup/preamp)and are blown away when I tell them how little I paid. For the money, this is a ten. I only give it an eight because it naturally is eclipsed by guitars that cost many times over what this one costs. As for playing it unplugged, the solid top has aged well over the last two years. It is very responsive. If you barely touch the strings, it thumps. The low end decays quickly, so it has initial bottom end thunder without muddying up the high mids. It is bright like mahogony sides and back are supposed to be, so finger-picking sounds great. I usually don't even use a pick when strumming it unplugged.For a guitar with a cutaway, at this price, to sound this nice unplugged is amazing to me.

Mine has an older preamp. It is functional, uncomplicated, and effective.

Good all-around guitar.

This thing is built like a mack truck. Not a sissy guitar you have to be afraid of playing at a gig.

Price. Warranty. Sound. As good as it gets.

OK. This is why I wanted to rate this guitar. The weird thing is that it broke. Yes, I know I just said it was built like a mack truck. I stand by that. But somehow the bridge/saddle part of it cracked in a very strange way. I have to assume it was something wrong with that piece of wood. Washburn FIXED it. They stood by their warranty. They were quick, courteous, and professional. They answered the phone. They answered questions. It was a pleasant experience all the way around.

Just because they sell a lot of guitars, and some at a low cost for entry-level players, that doesn't mean they are bad guitars. It may not have the ooh and aah factor of a Martin or Taylor, but I, for one, will wear the Washburn brand on the peghead of my guitar proudly. I like getting by a little cheaper in performance and keeping the more expensive guitars at home, where expensive furniture belongs.

Almost 40 years.

Folk-Pop-Country-Rock

Fantastic, a nice mellow yet strong sounding guitar wheter plugged or unplugged.

Appreciate the ease of changing the battery and the dual inputs are great. Preamp is nicely setup and accesable

Great finish on mine (black) feels solid as a rock and the tuners are the smoothest I've seen.

Buy it...NOW. If there is a better guitar for the buck I'd be shocked

Havent needed any

It's flat out BEAUTIFUL to anyone who appreciates the Acoustic look.

Hobbyist

Tradional Country

This acoustic has it all, great Equis pre-amp with a versatile range of tone. The cutaway section comes in handy for hitting the high notes especially hot leads. The bridge is right on the money, I checked the intonation on my tuner and each string was right on. The only thing that it lacks is some good tuners, the tuners installed by the manufacturer are ok but I upgraded them to Grover

Blues, Rock, Jazz and Country

I still have the factory string on. I plan on changing string soon. The guitar sounds fine but I personally think it shines most while amplified. The acoustic screams, Louder than either of my 2 solid body electrics. Sounds nice and clean.

I was a little worried about the tuners. But the die cast have a wasburn stamp and are just as good as Grovers. The preamp and on board tuner work great. The case and guitar in general are a steal for $300.

The only negative I have is why doesn't it come with strap buttons already installed from the factory?

Well built good sound guiat for the price.

Can't beat this guitar and case for $300.

I had a couple of question about the string gauge and if installing strap buttoms would void the warranty. Which it comes with 12s and install the strap buttons doesnt void the warranty. But a owners manual would have answered those question.

Nice acoustic/electric that looks good. This feature I like best is the satin walnut neck and multi lam strippings

Hobbyist

various

Sounds great...especially with new strings. The quality of the guitar stands out in that I can play light strings and still get a nice full tone.

My guitar is 5 or 6 years old at this point and I'm sure they've changed the electronics that come in it, but it sounds great plugged in. The one feature I purchased the guitar for was the xlr jack... I can plug straight into the sound board at church...but you still have to plug something into the 1/4" jack to fool the preamp.

This guitar plays extremely easily. When I bought this guitar I didn't play bar chords, and I thought I never would... but once this guitar they were no problem to learn. I have been playing it for over 5 years and have never messed with the factory set up.

I love my guitar. I also bought a hard case for it, and honestly they've both taken a beating over the years. My brother is the "real" guitar player in the family. He owns two Taylors and I'd be lying if I said I couldn't tell a difference, but is it $800 worth of difference? I think not... plus he babys his and I beat the crap out of mine... I bought this guitar because I thought I could never realistically need a better guitar than this one... I play at my church weekly and this guitar is so much more than I bargained for... Just buy it.

Are there better guitars out there... yes but for the money, this one's hard to beat

There's nothing exceptional about the way this guitar looks... I mean I like it, but it's pretty plain for a dreadnaught cutaway.

Hobbyist

worship

50+years playing

Blues-alt country-country rock

When I was considering buying a semi electric, acoustic guitar, I tried out many different ones at my local store (here in NZ). I found that for looks, feel and sheer sound, nothing else came close. Even other guitars that were twice the price.

It's a guitar, it's got strings, what else?

It looks beautiful, feels beautiful and sounds beautiful. Can't go wrong for the price

Like I said, I did the research and found this guitar the best for sound and feel

Well haven't needed it really

It's super sexy in Black (i have black) and it shines and sounds like sex on toast

hobbyist/amateur band member

Rock/acoustic

My lack of guitar playing experience limits my judgement as to the compatability with other live insturments but it performs quite well with my electronic keyboard playing/recording.

Overall the guitar's design, appearence, quality of workmanship, materials used and sound are more than I had expected. The main feature of the guitar is : I bought the "Left Handed" version.

What a beautiful instrument. The quality is very good, no blemishes in fit or finish. I carefully checked the intonation and am impressed with the accuracy and feel of the fretboard. considering the cost of the guitar especially a "Lefty" I am very pleased.

Great "Bang-for-the-buck" especially if compared to other available similar products.

I found a little difficulty trying to register for warranty on line so called Washburn and a pleasant , very helpfull gentleman answered all questions I had about the instrument.

This was bought to satisfy my need for a "True-Left-Handed-guitar" in the price range I had allowed. The natural color of the spruce top with mahogany back, sides and neck with the white trim is nice but I'm to old to remember what "sex appeal" is.

Keyboardist, begining guitarist

Latin, Jazz, Blues, Country, Some Classical

Country, Gospel

It sounds good, but it's not as bright as other guitars I'ved played.

In my opinion, it's the most beautiful acoustic electric guitar ever made. I have a black one. The quality is excellent. Feels just like an old friend.

Worth every penny.

It's beautiful!

hobbyist

rock, pop, alternative, blues, classical

Profesional sound, unique

the solid top, and the acoutic-electric rules. the guitar is beutifull

looks really reliable, and solid, its gonna last for ever

for the price, its really amazing

i dont have problem with the guitar, so it cool

I love it !!!!

Hobbyist

Rock, Punk

Played acoustic it is warm, brite and loud. A nice even tone for a guitar in this price range. The electronics give you a great variety of tone choices and the built in tuner is easy to use and accurate. It covers many styles and records really nice.

The electronics and tuner are great. I wish it had a strap peg behind the neck (I don't like tying the strap at the neck). The wood has a nice sound.

The frets are just right and it didn't need a set up. Very easy to play.

Seems pretty solid. The finish is consistant (black). No loose parts or buzzing. Seems like it will last though I wouldn't want to drop it too much.

This is one of the best ACoustic/Electrics for the money. In fact better than some that sell for 2-300 more.

No Idea.

It has a nice cutaway, and great sound. Solid spruce top, tuner, and looks nice. I have no sexual attraction to acoustic guitars. (now Electrics!)

Semi Pro. As pro as THE MAN lets me be!

Twisted Indie Melodic Schizo mix

it sounds like all of the higher end Martins, Gibsons and Taylors

never needed any service

anything

great sound. both high and low.

great features for the price

like i said it is the best guitar for the money you spend.

it is a great value. it is easily a guitar that you would find for greater prices outher places.

i havn't had any problems. top quality.

beautiful guitar. i love the look of it.

you def. should use this w/ an amp if you're giggin.... the preamp system is not good. the sound is low and semi rich, so if you're looking for a sharp bright sound, this is not the guitar for you.

the body of the guitar seems very solid, the best thing going for this guitar... the tuning pegs and equis preamp is not good.

the guitar itself is fine, but the pegs and preamp are not of good quality. you get what you pay for.

you get what you pay for.... this is a good beginner guitar

n/a

aesthetically the guitar looks good. nothing to brag about...

I love the action, the way the neck feels ,it is easy to play,the tone sounds better than some of the more expensive guitars I have tried. I truely love this guitar.i'm going to buy another one with a pickup , my first one did not have a pickup on it but I love this guitar so much that I'm getting one just like it with a pickup

made well ,love it

never had to

beginner

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