Washburn

[fingerguy]

In obsessing on what bass would I invest in, the Washburn never even entered my mind TILL I was watching some YouTube videos of this guy playing quite well, and really loved the look of his guitar as well as the sound (I am sure the sound had a lot to do with the amp and possible effects). However, if I didn't see someone pointing out in the comment section that it was a Washburn I would have thought it was a Warwick. Here is the guitar he was using.

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Now back in the day when I was 16 (I am 42 now) I had an acoustic that was not bad at all which was a Washburn.

Seeing and hearing someone play this (and yes I know I need to play it to see if it's a good fit) but in general if this was on my list with higher end brands would you guys even consider it and/or do any of you own a Washburn? If yes, please share your input.

 

[Watchootognbout]

In obsessing on what bass would I invest in, the Washburn never even entered my mind TILL I was watching some YouTube videos of this guy playing quite well, and really loved the look of his guitar as well as the sound (I am sure the sound had a lot to do with the amp and possible effects). However, if I didn't see someone pointing out in the comment section that it was a Washburn I would have thought it was a Warwick. Here is the guitar he was using.

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Now back in the day when I was 16 (I am 42 now) I had an acoustic that was not bad at all which was a Washburn.

Seeing and hearing someone play this (and yes I know I need to play it to see if it's a good fit) but in general if this was on my list with higher end brands would you guys even consider it and/or do any of you own a Washburn? If yes, please share your input.

They are fine and dandy basses.

But....

They used to be made in Vietnam.
And had body contours.
Now they are made in China with no contours.
Almost a slab.

The electronics are dicey.
And an upgrade was needed.

But the bridges,especially on the five stringers are made badly.
The string grooves in the saddles are not in the center.
This means that the bridge is mounted off the center of the neck through stringers.

There are quite a number of them out there.

Now.Personally I like gold hardware.
And was going to switch out the bridge and tuners anyway.
But if you intended to keep it as it is....Beware!!

 

[fingerguy]

Well that talked me out of it.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Well that talked me out of it.

Well.
What you could do,if you still want one,is make sure you order one from a site that shows the ACTUAL BASS.
Not a catalog photo like the one in your link.
That way you know that it's a good one before you buy.

This was my bass after my upgrades.

This bass,by the way,was sold a month ago.

It is for sale at Music-Go-Round Kenosha.Invalid Link Removed