Washburn N2 Nuno Bettencourt Electric Guitar
Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware.
Overall User Ratings (based on 17 ratings)
Submitted February 8, 2010 by a customer from yahoo.com
"N2 2nd 2 none!!"
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I'm going to stay with this guitar. It fits me very well and feels so comfortable. The only thing i would do is possible upgrade to a N series with a Stephens cutaway. But i will still keep and use My N2. I have played other guitars and i have always been a fan of Nuno. I finally decided to give his product a try and why not? I mean if this man aprroves this guitar, it's got to be a great product to carry his name on it. If this product ended up missing, i would replace it with the same one. What i like the most about it is the size and weight, the comfirt and simplicity. Theres nothing i really dislike about it. I just wish it had a cutaway and came with a hard case instead of gig bag. And maybe come with the N2 decals so they dont have to be ordered seperatley.
Sound
I love the sound of the N2. Its just what i was looking for. You can get that sound of Nuno or switch it up to something more classic. The tremolo works great and also gives a great sound to some songs where its called for.
Features
The product came with a gig bag, and some hardware to adjust the string locks. It also came with a short guitar cord and a few small items. The feature i like the most on the guitar would be the single push pull knob. I dont like to have 4 knobs to adjust during songs. Its straight to the point with this guitar. I also love the string locks. I used to have a guitar with a tremolo on it, that i went away from because the guitar would constently have to be tuned.
Ease of Use
I find it very easy to find the sound on this guitar. The amp i have also helps too. But this N2 is straight to the point. You should be able to find the sound you are looking for pretty easy.
Quality
This product arrived with no blemishes. Excellent craftsmenship. The body is a perfect weight giving lots of mobility. The neck is the size i've been looking for. You can hit low cords and shoot up to the high ones with ease. I wish the cutaway cam on this guitar, but the design still gives you better access for high notes more than other guitars i've played. The N2 feels very durable, i dont feel worried about its durability. I would recommend getting a hard shell case though. This guitar is too nice to have in a gig bag.
Value
For the price that ZZsounds sells this item for is the best price you will find for a brand new N2. This guitar plays just like $1000 guitar. I'll take quality over price any day.
Manufacturer Support
I havent had to contact the company since my purchase
The Wow Factor
I love the natural look, which doesnt work on all guitars. The chrome accents on the Tremolo and string locks are very sharp. I like that the guitar doesnt have a shiny coat to it. You dont have to worry about finger prints and smudges. The tuners and Tremolo bar are chrome as well and it just makes this guitar very sexy wear you just stare at it befor you even play it. I also recommend for that N2 finished look to buy the N2 decals that you see on his N4 and other models.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock
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Submitted October 29, 2006 by a customer from sprintpcs.com
"The best thing in my music for almost 10 years."
After all these years, I am planning to up-grade it (to keep it) and also buy a N4
Sound
I have since it first came out. I was orriginally into the "Nuno stuff", but I have transitioned into different styles (HM, Rock, Latin Rock, etc). I now mostly play Christian music (tks Jesus). My guitar has performed very well for all these years and it still sounds excellent.
Features
This model should had come with Cutaway option. Anything else is OK. Pick-ups are "top performing", very good tunners, etc.
Ease of Use
Excellent fretboard... just missing "Cutaway".
Quality
Top-Q. Mine's a vintage now; and I saw them selling it as that with a higher tag! People have offered over $1K for mine, but no way!!!
Value
Just incredible!
Manufacturer Support
Not needed at all for all these years.
The Wow Factor
I love the looks and feel, but at this moment I would spend a little more on a N4. It si the only thing callenging my wife's deco!
Musical Background:
17 years
Musical Style:
Many - Currently Christian Rock
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Submitted December 13, 2008 by a customer from knology.net
"amazing"
amazing - the only thing i dont like is the dot fret markers but who really cares
Sound
this sounded excellent through several amps. love the pups
Features
love the pups, liked the washburn floyd better than a normal floyd
Ease of Use
it was great - it didnt have to be cranked to sound good
Quality
it felt very well made, no back spots on the neck or anything
Value
with 2 good pups, a good bridge, and an awesome neck, this is great for the price
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
oh it just looks HOT
Musical Background:
hobbyist, in a band
Musical Style:
hair metal
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