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Comment on Washburn Festival Series Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar by Thom

Thom — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:21:22 +0000

I purchased this guitar for under $450.00, which I consider a fair price. The price at Amazon now fluctuates from $348.19 - $799.99.

The guitar comes set up very nicely for playing; intonation is correct, the string action is close to the frets, very nice tone, etc. I have not yet tried the guitar's electronics through an amplifier.

A few things that I don't think should be an issue with a guitar with a "List Price" of $1,099.90:

~ I had to get inside the guitar (by removing the electronics) to vacuum out wood debris (you could hear it rattling around inside).

~ The wood was rough in the slots of the sound-hole cut-outs; I had to sand inside of them (this is definitely something that should have been done at the factory).

~ The wood is very thin in the sound-hole slots; I would have liked to have seen some sort of internal reinforcement there.

~ This guitar has gold-colored Grover tuners (which work very nicely), but it has a silver-colored instrument cable jack. This isn't a big deal, but would it have really cost them that much more to make the jack gold-colored also?

~ The built-in tuner is OK, but not as accurate as I like (I end up using my clip-on tuner usually).

All in all, I'm happy with my purchase, but would have been happier if a little more finishing effort was put forth at the factory... Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on Washburn Festival Series Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar by C. Norris

C. Norris — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:52:33 +0000

I ordered this via Goldbox special for around four hundred.

Sadly, it arrived with the controls on the side broken free from the side of the guitar. The wooden side panel was crushed, so reattachment was not really an option without risking the sound dynamics of the instrument.

Still, it looks very nice and sounded great acoustically. I never did try it electrically since I returned it the day after receiving it.

Also, on that note, the cheapest return shipping via UPS was eighteen dollars and Amazon only refunded ’super saver shipping’ of about four dollars. So, I lost money on the return, but was happy I didn’t lose the full amount paid for the broken guitar.

It’s a high enough risk to purchase a guitar sight/sound unseen, but shipping it seems to really push one’s luck.
Rating: 3 / 5

Comment on Washburn Festival Series Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar by tag

tag — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:50:18 +0000

This was a birthday gift for my husband. He has several guitars and would never think about buying one without playing it first, but I thought it was pretty, so I ordered it. He was very impressed as well as everyone who has seen and/or heard it. He’s gone on about it so much that I’ve even ordered a banjo from the same company as a Christmas gift for him! Don’t tell. . .
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on The Ultimate Guitar Book by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:45:06 +0000

This book is a must for any guitar enthusiast. It traces the major developments in the history guitar production with awesome photos of the best examples. Includes reference information on dating certain popular vintage guitars (e.g. Fender) and explains important terminology. A very enjoyable way to learn about this subject.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on The Ultimate Guitar Book by Alberto Gennari

Alberto Gennari — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:13:58 +0000

The Ultimate Guitar Book shows the great world of guitars. It is the perfect way to become acquainted with guitars. All the best guitars are show and all have a perfect description.

Only a word … the best
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on The Ultimate Guitar Book by Stefano Naldi

Stefano Naldi — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:08:29 +0000

an excellent book explaining the history of this wonderful instrument.

A more recent version with more space for brands like Taylor, Larrivee and Breedlove (to make some examples) would give a better overview about the market.
Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on The Ultimate Guitar Book by Douglas Misquita

Douglas Misquita — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:02:05 +0000

The book arrived in good condition.

I only feel that for non-US citizens there should be a way to track the delivery by providing purchasers with a telephone number.

Rating: 4 / 5

Comment on The Ultimate Guitar Book by P. Schulze

P. Schulze — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:19:54 +0000

I purchased this book about a week or so ago. I received it quickly and I am very pleased with it. Far more extensive information than i thought it would have. Really terrific pictorial also. Buy this book if you really want to learn about guitars and there makers.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Breedlove Master Class Northwest Classic Acoustic Guitar, Made in U.S.A. by K. Ray

K. Ray — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:52:30 +0000

I bought this at an extreme discount which is the only reason I took a chance on it. I did do a little research on Myrtlewood as it is not a popular tone wood. Everyone said it was like Koa or Maple with more of a bottom end. It does have a creamy bass, not boomy at all. The highs ring out and sometimes too much when strumming. This is a great sounding fingerstyle guitar. The neck width is perfect for me. It has the sweetest sound of any guitar I’ve ever had. The Myrtlewood figuring is awesome. When you buy a guitar sight unseen you hope for the best and I got the best. The action is a just a tad high for me, but not too high where I can’t play it. I’m very pleased with this guitar. Besides the wood, the other appointments like the totem inlays, spoked sound hole inlay, neck binding, and ebonized tuners just make the guitar all that more special. This is a custom shop guitar and the build quality is spot on. I have the Breedlove Revival OOO-R Deluxe too and I have to say the Breedlove custom shop guitars are just fabulous.
Rating: 5 / 5

Comment on Washburn Festival Series Acoustic Electric Cutaway by Thom

Thom — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:10:56 +0000