Washburn X37 7-String Electric Guitar

Covering Blues to Metal and all styles in between.

Overall User Ratings (based on 13 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted September 22, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Awesome guitar for just about anything and for everyone."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I plan on being satisfied for this product for a very long time. I don't plan on buying any more guitars for a very long time. I believe my guitar indulgence has been filled. I am glad I was finally about to purchase this guitar. I hope other companies make budget guitars which might not be made of high-end quality but are super deals for the price tag.
Sound
I just got this guitar on yesterday. It has a beautiful sound quality much like that of my epiphone les paul. There is a little bit of background noise when playing some of the higher frets but that might just be my lazy fingers hitting extra notes. The pickups and tone setting makes a different in sound quality. The humbuckers are really nice and give a great tone.
Features
The only accessory that came with the box is the trust rod allen wrench and a guitar cord which isn't the best one you can find. I've had a monster cable for over a year now and it is the best sounding cable out there (in my opinion). The 24 fret jumbo fretboard is really nice and i like the range and length of the neck. I love that the guitar is a double cutaway so i can easily reach the higher frets. I wish they guitar would have had a whammy bar but it is not necessary. I loved the finish and the color. I like that the bridge resembles a tune-o-matic bridge much like that of a les paul. It makes it easier to adjust the action.
Ease of Use
Like any guitar, you have to fiddle around with the settings of both the amp and guitar to get the setting that is right for you. You can also preset your settings so they are easier to access later on. I love the low action and the strings that came with the guitar is fairly easy to play. I will probably switch to medium strings in about a week or two.
Quality
The finish was beautiful. I love the rosewood neck and the overall design of the guitar. I wish it came in more than two colors. It would have been nice to see it in red color.
Value
I love this guitar already and i am only starting to get used to the extra lower string. I can still play any song like i would on a six string, but the extra bass string give the guitar so much more life. The fact that its a 7 string guitar for under $200 is reason enough to buy it if you are on a budget. I love good guitars but i would rather start off on a budget guitar and work my way up. Regardless, I plan on keeping this guitar for as long as I can.
Manufacturer Support
I have yet to deal with support so i can't accurately answer this part. Washburn does off a limited lifetime warranty like many other guitar manufacturers.
The Wow Factor
It has a great shape and style to this guitar. I only wish it would have had a more varied color selection.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

Rock, Classic Rock, Metal
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Submitted August 3, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Don't let this MADE IN CHINA misleads you."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I'm sure if someone stole my X37 I would buy another one even it would cost me $300
Sound
Don't let the $199 price tag misleads you. It really rocks!!! I have 5 seven string, this X37 even sounds better than my cheap $350 Ibanez. I think the pickups are DiMarzio Blazer compatible. Who knows if they are from the same factory. :) Since the body is the archtop and string through that can enhance the sustain.
Features
This Washburn X37 equipped with everything a 7 string should be, even better than my Schecter C-7.
Ease of Use
Low to mid action, smooth fretboard. It is a fast neck. I like this neck more than my ESP.
Quality
I didn't see any wrong with this MIC quality. You can't compare it with those MIUSA Custom shop.
Value
you paid $199 and get a $450 value 7 string. What else are you expecting from it?
Manufacturer Support
I've been rocking it for 2 years. So far I don't need any customer support.
The Wow Factor
It is a sad story to hear Washurn discontiued the 7 string production.

Musical Background:

Band Director and 25 years Active Guitarist

Musical Style:

Classic Rock and Heavy Metal
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Submitted February 28, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com

"test of a x37"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
it sounds as good as my friends schecter c1 seven string
Features
wish it had emg 707's but for the price i cant complain
Ease of Use
as good as my 62 fender
Quality
for being under 200 was great for me
Value
good quality for value
Manufacturer Support
haven't had to use it yet

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

alt rock to deathcore metal
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Submitted October 24, 2007 by a customer from lycos.com

"You get what you pay for (which isn't much...)"

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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Sound
It sounded ok. I didn't really give it a chance to explore sound quality. The strings that came on it were really bad, but that is to be expected.
Features
A 7 string for under $200 - how can you go wrong...
Ease of Use
Action was fair to poor - buzzes, etc. all over the place. Probably could be fixed with a pro setup (but that would add another $75+ to the cost of the guitar...)
Quality
Fit and finish was poor. I can't go into specific detail, as I put it back in the box an hour after taking it out. Paint quality was overall pretty good, but cutout for pickup selector looked like it had been done with a butter knife. I have another Washburn (acoustic) that wasn't much more expensive but is GORGEOUS - one of my nicest guitars (and I own Gibson customs, early 70s strats, etc).
Value
Considering how inexpensive it is, it would be a good guitar for a beginner, or someone who hasn't experienced much nicer stuff.
Manufacturer Support
I've never had to deal with Washburn - I've had my acoustic for 20+ years with no problems, and the X37 is on it's way back to ZZSounds. I don't want this to reflect poorly on ZZSounds, as they shipped it quickly at an awesome price. But a valuable point was reinforced - when dealing with a reputable company, you usually get what you paid for - and $199 for a new electric, especially a 7 string, doesn't get you much.
The Wow Factor
I don't want this guitar at any price.

Musical Background:

Semi Pro, 30+ years

Musical Style:

Blues, Bar Rock
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Submitted March 10, 2007

"Good guitar for death metal and rock."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Im using a zoom II pedal and a 400 watt QSC power amp into an Ibanez 4x12 toneblaster cab.I play alot of death and hardcore metal and I think this guitar sounds pretty good for the price range.The pickups respond well and dont sound cheap at all.The neck is thin,good action and the strings dont buzz on the frets so Im happy with this product.Im picky about guitar sounds and this thing is great!For under 250. bucks you cant go wrong.
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