Two brand new hollowbodies, two Paul Stanley solid bodies and one acoustic-electric model are introduced for 2012 issue of Washburn catalog.
Washburn is introducing many new models for 2012 and some of them include brand new hollow bodies and Paul Stanley signature models. Washburn`s hollow bodies are some of the finest in the world, and it was no easy task to make guitars which will continue the tradition, but HB-17 and HB-36 Vintage prove that there is nothing to fear and Washburn still got the magic. In Paul Stanley signature series, three brand new models are being introduced: PSV2200, PS2012 Starfire single cutaway model and PSAV V shaped acoustic-electric guitar. These models are made as tribute to Paul`s marvelous career with KISS.
Washburn HB-17 is a brand new hollow body for 2012 and it brings a modern spin on the classic theme with it`s Florentine cutaway, black color and black hardware. It kicks off with mahogany back, sides and top in combination with mahogany set neck. This basis promises strong tone, and with hot active mini humbuckers, HB-17 gets it. To contrast the black theme, top binding and binding around "f" holes is creme. The bridge is traditional and made of rosewood with trapezoid tailpiece. 20 frets with dot inlays and Grover tuners complete the specs. For more info check HB-17 detail page on our site, or on Washburn official web page.
Washburn HB-36 Vintage brings a more traditional note to the game and it starts off with maple back and sides with a spruce top. This body is combined with a set-in maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Vintage sunburst paint is complemented with multi-ply creme binding and distressed gold hardware. Bridge combo is tune-o-matic with a stoptail, while the pickup compartment sports Washburn 623 bridge humbucker and Washburn 621 neck humbucker. 22 frets with block inlays and Grover tuners complete the specs. For more info check HB-36 Vintage detail page on our site, or on Washburn detail page.
Washburn PSV2200 is a model which tributes the early days of KISS and Paul`s career when he played mostly Flying Vs. It comes in four color options, with black and white being basic options, while the cracked mirror and rhinestone make up the upper division. All four variants have solid mahogany bodies and set mahogany necks. Seymour Duncan JB humbuckers in the bridge are the only ones for all options. Rhinestone and Cracked mirror have special tops by which they get their names. Ebony fingerboards on all variants sport 22 jumbo frets with split abalone block inlays. For more info check PSV2200 detail page on our site, or on Washburn official web page.
Washburn PS2012 is a single cutaway novelty for Paul`s line of signatures. It comes in black and white colors with gloss finish and mirrored pickguards. The body is made of mahogany with raised center. It is combined with a set mahogany neck and bound ebony fingerboard. Pickups on this model are Seymour Duncan SM-3 mini humbuckers in both bridge and neck positions. 22 jumbo frets with split abalone/pearl block inlays and 24-3/4" scale complete the specs. For more info check PS2012 detail page on our site, or on Washburn detail page.
Washburn PSAV is an acoustic-electric Flying V guitar with individual piezo pickups mounted onto the tune-o-matic`s saddles. There is only a volume knob in controls department. One of the most distinctive features is the triangular sound hole with body-matching binding. The neck on this model is made of mahogany with set-in joint and ebony fingerboard. 22 jumbo frets, abalone/pearl split block inlays, Grover tuners and 24-3/4" scale wrap the story up. For more info check PSAV detail page on our site, or on Washburn official web page.
