With a small lineup of new models and a strong focus on acoustics and bluegrass instruments, Washburn celebrates 135 years in the guitar business.
Washburn was founded in 1883 in Chicago, Illinois, where it is still headquartered. Only a handful of US brands have comparable tradition and history. After many ups and downs, Washburn looks great today and is on the rise again. The new 2018 lineup brings nine new models, five regular acoustics, three bluegrass instruments, and one signature electric six-string. Timeless Collection, made up of both acoustics and bluegrass instruments, brings models with soundboards made of over-140-years-old reclaimed UK Fir wood. All Timeless models come with a hardshell case and a nail extracted from the same fir, authenticating its age. The centerpiece of the 2018 collection is, of course, the 135th anniversary RSD135-D. The luxurious steel-stringer draws its inspiration from the prewar dreadnoughts. Remaining acoustics include TCP130SWK, RSG100SWEVSK, WCG700SWEK, and AGM5K. Bluegrass trio is made up of three mandolins – TCMF43SWK, TCMA43SWK, and TCMC43SWK. PXV-MS2FR is a brand new signature V guitar made for Stryper`s Michael Sweet.
Washburn RSD135-D is the flagship model of the acoustic line for 2018. It is a fully acoustic dread with non-cutaway body (solid mahogany/solid spruce), solid mahogany neck w/14th fret neck joint, bound ebony fingerboard w/25.5” scale, and GraphTech Ratio tuned machine heads w/open back. For further info and a full specs list, check RSD135-D detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn TCP130SWK offers a non-cutaway parlor body with European Fir top. This Timeless Collection flat-top also rocks a mahogany neck, abalone rosette, 20-fret rosewood fingerboard w/24.75” scale, and Graphtech ratio-tuned machine heads. There are no electronics installed on or within this gorgeous parlor. For further info and a full specs list, check TCP130SWK detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn RSG100SWEVSK was inspired by 1939 Solo Deluxe Auditorium 5246. The body of this beautiful grand auditorium Is made of solid mahogany back/sides and torrefied solid Sitka spruce. Other notable features include 1939-style micro dot inlays, tortoiseshell pickguard, and vintage-style tuners. For further info and a full specs list, check RSG100SWEVSK detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn WCG700SWEK is the only model introduced into the Comfort series. Main features include a non-cutaway body made of ovangkol back/sides and solid torrefied Sitka spruce top, mahogany neck w/standard 14th fret dovetail joint, ebony fingerboard, and Fishman Presys blend preamp w/tuner. For further info and a full specs list, check WCG700SWEK detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn AGM5K is the most affordable member of the acoustic quintet introduced for 2018. It belongs to the Apprentice series and rocks the 7/8 scale (and body). Main features include mahogany back/sides, select spruce soundboard, mahogany neck w/14th fret dovetail joint, and a 20-fret fingerboard made of engineered wood. For further info and a full specs list, check AGM5K detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn TCMF43SWK is the first of three mandolins introduced into the Bluegrass series for 2018. The Timeless Collection badge indicates TCMF43SWK has a reclaimed solid fir soundboard. Other major features include figured maple back/sides, maple neck, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, and mandolin tuners. For further info and a full specs list, check TCMF43SWK detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn TCMA43SWK is an A-style mandolin, fully acoustic, and made with a solid Timeless fir soundboard. Other major features include solid maple back & sides, maple neck w14th fret dovetail joint, 24-fret rosewood fingerboard w/13.8” sale, and gold die-cast tuning machines. For further info and a full specs list, check TCMA43SWK detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn TCMC43SWK is a Celtic mandolin and the final member of the Bluegrass trio introduced for 2018. Main features include solid mahogany back & sides, soundboard made of solid timeless fir, mahogany neck w/14th fret dovetail joint, and 21-fret fingerboard made of rosewood. For further info and a full specs list, check TCMC43SWK detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
Washburn PXV-MS2FR is a signature model made for Stryper`s Michael Sweet and the only electric model introduced for 2018. Asymmetrical V mahogany body, fast mahogany neck, Fishman Fluence Modern active humbuckers, and the Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo bridge comprise the key features. For further info and a full specs list, check PXV-MS2FR detail page on our site or Washburn Guitars` official website.
