Washburn Launches Parallaxe Guitars

Washburn Guitars reinforce their positions with a new sub-brand named Parallaxe Guitars. This brand is completely devoted to metal guitars.

Parallaxe is a new and fresh player on the market. They will compete in the mid and upper-mid sections of the market with all of their models ranging from $750 to $1,300 retail price. A total of three series and thirteen models comprise the initial lineup of the catalog. Washburn has assigned five models to the PXM series: PXM20EF, PXM20FR, PXM27EC, PXM10FR and PXM18EB. PXS series has six models: PXS20FR, PXS20EC, PXS10EDLX, PXS10FRDLX, PXS10EC and PXS10FRQTR. PXL series only contains two models: PXL20 and PXL10. PXM and PXS series deal with double-cut guitars, while the PXL has only single-cuts. Parallaxe Guitars is Washburn`s attempt to get back in the game with metal-oriented guitars. All PXM and PXS models have 24-fret ebony fingerboards, PXLs have 22 frets. Also, all thirteen guitars come with Grover tuners, Buzz Feiten tuning system, dual humbucker pickups configuration and black hardware.

Parallaxe PXM20EF is a solid, double-cut guitar from the PXM series. It`s made of alder back and flame maple top. It comes in black with matte finish and black hardware. Set in maple neck is topped with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard with custom 12th fret inlay. EMG pickups on this marvelous axe are backed up by a tune-o-matic bridge with string-through construction. Grover tuners are installed on the headstock. For more info check PXM20EF detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXM20FR is a Floyd Rose variant of the above reviewed PXM20EF. It has a mahogany body with flame maple top and set in maple neck. Instead of the EMG81 and 85, this PXM rocks Seymour Duncan`s TB6 in the bridge and Jazz in the neck position. 24-fret ebony fingerboard has a custom 12th fret inlay and super jumbo frets. Buzz Feiten tuning system, Grover tuners, 25-1/2" scale and matte finish complete the specs list. For more info check PXM20FR detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXM27EC is the only seven-string model in the PXM series. It features an alder-made double-cut body with a set in mahogany/maple neck. It has a standard 25-1/2" scale and it only comes in black with black hardware. Tune-o-matic bridge on this one is fronted by EMG`s 707 humbuckers. Neck is topped with a 24-fret ebony fingerboard. Grover tuners on the headstock complete the list. For more info check PXM27EC detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXM10FR is one of five models in the PXM series. It is a blue-clad six stringer made of mahogany back with quilt maple top. PXM10FR features a double-locking Floyd Rose tremolo system with Seymour Duncan TB6 and Jazz humbuckers installed in the front. Bolt-on maple neck is topped with a 24-fret fingerboard made of ebony. It has dot inlays with a custom 12th fret inlay depicting Parallaxe logo. For more info on this shred machine check PXM10FR detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXM18EB is an eight-string juggernaut from Parallaxe`s PXM series. It features an alder body with a bolted maple/mahogany neck. Hardtail bridge on this model has string-through construction and is fronted by a pair of mighty EMG 808 humbuckers. In combination with alder body, these pickups provide infernal tone and 27" scale provides super tight low end. 24-fret ebony fingerboard is a standard feature for all Parallaxe models. Grover tuners are installed on the headstock. For more info check PXM18EB detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXS20FR opens up the PXS series with the standard carved-top double-cut body made of alder back and flame maple top. On top of the Transparent Black body, Parallaxe installs a Floyd Rose bridge with Seymour Duncan TB6/Jazz combo in the front. 24-fret ebony fingerboard is installed on top of the set in one-piece maple neck. Grover tuners, 25-1/2" scale and Buzz Feiten tuning system complete the specs for this cool shredder. For more info check PXS20FR detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXS20EC is a fixed-bridge variant of the PXS20FR. It features the same construction with a little bit different ingredients. Instead of the flame maple top, body of this model is made solely of alder. Also, the pickups combo is different, it features EMG 81 in the bridge and 85 in the neck. Set maple neck has standard back contour in the back and a 24-fret ebony fingerboard on top. six in-line Grover locking tuners are installed on the headstock. For more info check PXS20EC detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXS10EDLX is one of two Deluxe models in the PXS series. It is a fixed-bridge variant with alder back/flame maple top body. Body is solid, double-cut and carved on top.EMG81 is in the bridge and 85 in the neck position. Bolt-on maple neck is made of a single piece of wood and it`s topped with an ebony fingerboard with 24 super jumbo frets and custom 12th fret inlay. For more info check PXS10EDLX detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXS10FRDLX is the Floyd Rose-equipped variant of the above mentioned PXS10EDLX. Standard mahogany back/flame maple top combo is used for the body. bolt-on neck is made of maple. Floyd Rose tremolo is fronted by a pair of Seymour Duncans. TB6 is in the bridge position and Jazz is in the neck. 24 super jumbo frets are featured on the ebony fingerboard. The only inlay is the company logo at the 12th fret. For more info check PXS100FRDLX detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXS10EC is one of six models in the initial catalog lineup. As all fixed-bridge models, it features a lone tune-o-matic bridge with EMG active humbuckers in the front. EMG81 is in the bridge and 85 in the neck position. Bolt on maple neck is topped with a 24-fret fingerboard made of ebony. Dot inlays are featured on it, along with the custom 12th fret inlay. Grover tuners, 25-1/2" scale and Buzz Feiten tuning system complete the list of specs. For more info check PXS10EC detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXS10FRQTR is the sixth and final model in the PXS series. As all models in this series, it has a solid, double cut body, 24-fret ebony fingerboard, Grover tuners and 25-1/2" scale. Body of this one is made of mahogany back with quilt maple top. Floyd Rose trem bridge is fronted by Seymour Duncan TB6 in the bridge and Jazz in the neck position. This one comes only in Transparent Red with lacquer finish and black hardware. For more info check PXS10FRQTR detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXL20 is one of two single-cut guitars in the PXL series. it comes with a solid mahogany body with a carved top. Neck is set in and also made of mahogany. Tune-o-matic bridge is paired with a stoptail bar and fronted by a classic Seymour Duncan humbucker combo, JB in the bridge nad '59 in the neck. 22-fret ebony fingerboard has block inlays with company logo as custom 12th fret inlay. For more info check PXL20 detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.

Parallaxe PXL10 is the second and last model in the PXL series. It also closes the initial catalog lineup of the Parallaxe Guitars. It comes with a single-cut body made of mahogany. Wine Burst option has quilt maple top. This one has a lone tune-o-matic bridge with Seymour Duncan`s JB and '59 in the front. Set in mahogany neck is topped with a 22-fret ebony fingerboard. For more info check PXL10 detail page on our site, or on Parallaxe official web page.