TS808
May 25th, 2008, 06:40 AM
I was out yesterday and stopped in a local music store as I've been thinking about buying an acoustic lately. The local store carries alot of off brands and low-end (price wise) guitars, both acoustic and electric, so I really didn't expect that I would see anything I was interested in.
The store owner gave me a Washburn D-10 to noodle with for a bit..he recommended it, and had it on sale for $275, and offered to throw in a strap and a set of strings...okay, I was skeptical because of the price until I tried it.
I have to say, I was impressed with the tone AND the build, and needless to say I walked out with a new acoustic. I compared it to my old Takamine which is basically unplayable anymore due to warping, and the Washburn, despite being half the price I payed for the Takamine, sounded better, and just felt more solid.
I'd recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a decent acoustic. It's not a Martin or a Taylor, but sounded as good as some Yamahas and Takamines that I've tried in the past that sold for $450-$600.
The Washburn is made in China, and the build is flawless. It has that nice high end sparkle as well as a nice bass response, and the tuners are very good, and the neck is solid.
The store owner gave me a Washburn D-10 to noodle with for a bit..he recommended it, and had it on sale for $275, and offered to throw in a strap and a set of strings...okay, I was skeptical because of the price until I tried it.
I have to say, I was impressed with the tone AND the build, and needless to say I walked out with a new acoustic. I compared it to my old Takamine which is basically unplayable anymore due to warping, and the Washburn, despite being half the price I payed for the Takamine, sounded better, and just felt more solid.
I'd recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a decent acoustic. It's not a Martin or a Taylor, but sounded as good as some Yamahas and Takamines that I've tried in the past that sold for $450-$600.
The Washburn is made in China, and the build is flawless. It has that nice high end sparkle as well as a nice bass response, and the tuners are very good, and the neck is solid.