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Steve_Boudreaux « I Guess I Gotta Learn How To REALLY Play Lead, Now... »
Published on 08/12/11 at 18:47I am taking a different approach to the review of this guitar, and the Zoom Fire-18M amp I got at the same time, than I usually do. Rather than live it with months or years, I am going to review these on a "first impressions" basis, as I play them, together, for the first time.
Made in Korea.
Simple controls- vol, tone, 3-way switch vintage Strat-type (Washburn's promotional material says 5, but it ain't so
but WAIT! Push-pull pot to split or tap the 'buckers! I LOVE that!
Two "Head Hunter" humbucker pickups.
24 FREAKIN' FRETS! That's why I say, I gotta learn how to play lead.
Tune-o-Matic bridge. Thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard.
Oh, and BUZZ FEITEN TUNING SYSTEM! I'm amped about this, as it's new to me. On spending a little time with the guitar, though, I don't see what the hoopla is all about.
Beautiful, dark brown, rich-looking alder top. With no pickguard, and everything, including the 3-way switch, mounted directly on the arched wood top, and NO fret markers on the fretboard (they are, however, on the side), this is a beautiful but understated guitar.
Grover 18:1 tuners.
UTILIZATION
24th fret is as easy to access as such narrowly-spaced frets can be. Nice sounds can be had here, without having to wring them out of the guitar. Light body, well balanced, body contouring is minimal, but enough.
SOUNDS
Sounds are rather limited- surprising and a tad dissapointing, given that this guitar has a HB coil tap. The Washburn "Head hunter" pickups are okay, but do not really stand out.
OVERALL OPINION
24 frets and tune-o-matic (no tremolo) bridge make this a good tool for a lead guitarist who does not go in for histronics, but rather a wide range, but ho-hum pickups may spoil the fun, until they are replaced. If you let your playing and finger technique do the talking for you, and don't care for "flash," this is a good platform for modifications.
Made in Korea.
Simple controls- vol, tone, 3-way switch vintage Strat-type (Washburn's promotional material says 5, but it ain't so
but WAIT! Push-pull pot to split or tap the 'buckers! I LOVE that!Two "Head Hunter" humbucker pickups.
24 FREAKIN' FRETS! That's why I say, I gotta learn how to play lead.
Tune-o-Matic bridge. Thin maple neck, rosewood fretboard.
Oh, and BUZZ FEITEN TUNING SYSTEM! I'm amped about this, as it's new to me. On spending a little time with the guitar, though, I don't see what the hoopla is all about.
Beautiful, dark brown, rich-looking alder top. With no pickguard, and everything, including the 3-way switch, mounted directly on the arched wood top, and NO fret markers on the fretboard (they are, however, on the side), this is a beautiful but understated guitar.
Grover 18:1 tuners.
UTILIZATION
24th fret is as easy to access as such narrowly-spaced frets can be. Nice sounds can be had here, without having to wring them out of the guitar. Light body, well balanced, body contouring is minimal, but enough.
SOUNDS
Sounds are rather limited- surprising and a tad dissapointing, given that this guitar has a HB coil tap. The Washburn "Head hunter" pickups are okay, but do not really stand out.
OVERALL OPINION
24 frets and tune-o-matic (no tremolo) bridge make this a good tool for a lead guitarist who does not go in for histronics, but rather a wide range, but ho-hum pickups may spoil the fun, until they are replaced. If you let your playing and finger technique do the talking for you, and don't care for "flash," this is a good platform for modifications.