This Youtube Video from Washburn gives a great overview of their history. The Washburn brand is now a subsidiary of the US Music Corporation, which is owned by Jam Industries. Though much production was moved offshore Washburn carried in a USA handmade line of guitars which are now prized by their owners as instruments far exceeding the quality of similarly priced counterparts at the time. Guitar production took a backseat through the World Wars until the Washburn name was resurrected in the 1970s. Following a later merger with the Tonk Brothers, the Solo Deluxe auditorium guitar style guitar was released which is one of the best selling guitars ever created. Washburn guitars were first made in Chicago in 1883 by George Washburn and in the early 1900s released the Lakeside Jumbo model, which is the first-ever dreadnought acoustic guitar. Though Washburn the brand markets itself as though these have been making instruments for the last 140 years, that is not quite an accurate representation of their past. The Washburn brand had a unique story that has taken many twists and turns through its nearly 140 years of existence. Though Washburn guitars are mostly used by beginner/intermediate level players these days, there are some touring professionals who swear by their Washburns.

For decades they have been hailed by amateurs and pros alike for providing guitars that ‘punch above their weight’ and outperform guitars that are much more expensive. Washburn makes a wide variety of high quality, affordable guitars with a range of models and styles to suit all interests and needs. Yousician Here’s The Answer To How Good Washburn Guitars Are:

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