Washburn Steel String Guitars

Bought it at a local music chain store, paid $300 with a hard case. Including tax license, dealer prep, a new set of strings, and the optional white sidewalls. I have small hands, so I love the thin neck and low action. The sound is nice and even, although a little "thin" on the bottom end. I don't care especially for some of the fit and finish. The inlay pattern on the back isn't even at all, and the grain of the wood on the top is not as tight as I'd like, but hey, it was a cheap guitar! I had to have new strings put on and have the neck adjusted to eliminate a really bad buzz on the second fret eliminated before I bought it. Other than that, it's played well. Stays in tune pretty well, too. I was looking for a beginner guitar that would sound nice, look okay, and not break the bank. I narrowed my choice down to the Washburn or an equivalent Dean, and decided on the Washburn ONLY because the Dean didn't have a pick guard. But I've been satisfied overall. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com