Product: Washburn CT5
Price Paid: US $699.99
Submitted
11/13/2001
at
09:42am
by
Donald H Hicks III
Features
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10
This is a USA Custom Shop Made George Washburn CT5, Blackburst finish. Body is sort of like a revers Paul. Mahogony body and neck, Flamed maple top, Ebony Fingerboard, Chrome Schaller locking tuners, Schaller chrome fine tuning tail piece. Tear drop mother of peral inlays, creme binding on body, neck and headstock. Duncan Custom Custom Bridge, and Duncan 59 neck pickups. Includes Custom Shop Case.
Sound
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9
I have been playing for 14 years. I play in two different bands a rock group and a country group. the guitar sould is superb except one exception which I will get two. For country it cant be beat. However when playing rock the bridge does not have enough bite. I swithced it out with a Duncan JB. Now it is the perfect guitar. Even with the JB in the bridge it is extemely versatile and is up for any challenge. The finish is perfecct is fades frome clear center to balck edges ofer an exquistley flamed maple arched top.
Action, Fit, & Finish
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10
The finish is perfecct is fades frome clear center to black edges ofer an exquistley flamed maple arched top. this guitar came with a perfect setup. the inlay only adds to its beauty. Neck is close to a paul but maybe a little more wide and tappered. The set neck with low heel allows reach all the way to the bridge pickup. Verry smooth and noisless electronics.
Reliability/Durability
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10
I have been playing this guitar live for three months twice a week and every day at home. I added strap locks however just because I couldnt stand for something to happen to it. I bought this as a back up fro my Paul after my back up paul was destroyed in a car accident. Now my formerly favorite paul is the back up and this is my main guitar.
Customer Support
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3
I have asked washburn questions via E-mail about this guitar and others before puchasing thema and they either dont respond or it takes at least two weeks to get a response.
Overall Rating
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10
If this were stolen or damaged it would be unreplaceable. There were only a few made with my finish as it was a test color which is why I got such a deal I think. The list pricke is over 2000.00 And believe me the guitar is well worth it and then some.
