![]() Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980’s-2000’s. You can confirm the year of manufacture by visiting our guitar archives reference pricelists/ catalogs. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number.Įither the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to identify the year of manufacture.įor example, 8901827 indicate the instrument was made in 1989, 1988, or 1998. Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. How can I date/identify my Washburn instrument? Washburn cannot provide specific dimension measurements on older instruments. If dimension measurements are required, we recommend measuring the instrument. ![]() We recommend bringing your guitar to your favorite local music store for a proper case fitting. There are also a great variety of 3rd party instrument case manufacturers. They are available via special order from your local Washburn dealer. Washburn only offers cases for select instruments currently in production. Where can I get a case for my Washburn instrument? Instrument learning materials are also available where instruments are sold, and cover more care and maintenance details in depth. Proper care and maintenance details can be found here or on your warranty paperwork. Presently, there are no specific manuals for Washburn instruments. I didn’t get an owners manual for my instrument. If you would like a printed copy of a catalog, please write us at: Our website is a great (and environmentally friendly) way to view our current offerings. To have an instrument professionally appraised, we would suggest the fine folks at Gruhn ( ) or any retailer that is in the market of purchasing/trading pre-owned instruments. Because Washburn does not purchase used instruments, we do not track this information and are unable to answer this type of request. Local market conditions, condition, etc, can all play major factors. Washburn does not evaluate or appraise pre-owned instruments, as there are many considerations in pricing that our beyond our references or control. Please contact a Washburn dealer for availability. Some models are produced in a left-handed configuration. For a complete list of our authorized Washburn dealers, please visit our dealer locator.Īre any Washburn instruments available in left-hand versions? Washburn Guitars are available only through our authorized dealer network. No, standard models are only produced to catalog specs and custom options are not presently available.Ĭan I buy an instrument from Washburn directly? Included is the original hangtag with the warrranty information.Electronics | Maintenance & Technical | Warranty | Older ModelsĪre standard Washburn models available with custom options? ![]() The case included is the original Washburn case purchased with the guitar at the time of purchase. The finish has some hazing on the back and front of the top that is noticeable and accurately represented in the photographs. The finish has some dents but there are no cracks in the wood or neck. The truss rod and neck is fully functional with little fret wear. Think Gibson Nick Lucas (Maybe that's why Dylan liked it). It's a very loud guitar acoustically because of the body depth. This example shows signs of use but since it's 33 years old it sounds warm and broken in. This same model was revised in the mid '80s and became the EA45. The "full body" designation comes from the large jumbo like body depth. We are dating this as an 1982 as the serial number on the end block begins with "82" Evidently this model was originally called the Tanglewood Full Body without a model number designation. It has the characteristic control knobs with the wood trim and the "TANGLEWOOD" stamp on the inside. This is one of the earliest versions of this model. I wouldn't have believed that unless I saw the original catalog shots pictured in the auction listing. Interestingly, Dylan played a guitar just like this one but in sunburst in the early '80s for quite a while. These easy to play, full sounding guitars with a florentine cutaway were favored by no lesser illuminaries than George Harrison, Bob Dylan, John Hiatt, and Robert Plant. Whatever you may think of Washburn acoustic guitars now, it's a fact that their acoustic guitars were played by some major artists in the early 1980's.
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