Description

Key Specifications & Design:

• Body Type: It features a Mini Jumbo body with a thin profile and a sharp Florentine cutaway for easy access to higher frets.
• Top: Select Spruce for bright, articulate resonance.
• Back/Sides: Flame or Quilted Maple, which contributes to its punchy, bright tonal character.
• Neck: Maple with an “engineered wood” or rosewood fingerboard, typically featuring a 25.5-inch scale length.
• Electronics: Generally equipped with an Equis 2 preamp system, including a built-in tuner and 4-band EQ.
• Finish: The “MB” in the model name often denotes a Metallic Black or sleek black finish.

Performance & Usage:

• Tone: Known for crystalline highs and a well-rounded low end, making it versatile for both fingerpicking and strumming.
• Playability: The thin body design makes it feel more like an electric guitar, which is highly preferred by performers who move around on stage.
• Legacy: Artists such as Nunio Bettencourt, George Harrison, and Jimmy Page have been associated with various models in the Washburn Festival lineup.