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Vintage MIJ Washburns - Mid-'70s to Mid-'80s
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  1. February 21st, 2008, 11:49 PM #1
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    Default Vintage MIJ Washburns - Mid-'70s to Mid-'80s

    There is an older serie, known to me as the Beckmen imports. Pike and JimSmithSr have some nice ones. I hope they'll start a thread on them as they are gorgeous.

    This serie, also with Martinesque headstock, was crafted by Yamaki and was most likely produced until 82. (I found the thread on what everyone thinks of as vintage... It's clear that for some these are older rather than vintage Washburns)

    The one I have is called the D-62. It's a classic looking solid spruce/rosewood Dreadnaught with slightly rounded shoulders. Mine is a '78.













    If anybody wants to post some pics of other guitars from the same serie here, please do.

    I'll start a separate thread on the triangular head serie.
    Last edited by spt; February 25th, 2008 at 05:16 PM. Reason: More precise info provided by Pike
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  2. February 21st, 2008, 11:57 PM #2
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    Very nice looking! : Ok, you guys need to know the fret rules, pics AND clips or the gear does not exist!
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  3. February 22nd, 2008, 02:29 AM #3
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    Good thread SPT. That 62 looks well cared for (but I wouldn't expect any less from you). I sure wish I had one of the square-head rosewoods in my stable.

    As close as I can come is my '79 D60SW
    Solid Ovangkol back and sides
    Solid Spruce top
    Maple binding
    Bone nut and saddle (stock)
    Ovangkol pickguard (under the lacquer)

    It's had some repairs and I still need to do some neck work on it but it's still a real nice fiddle. Beautiful sound.

    Look what ya did now. I took it off the wall and dusted it off, now I've got treat it to a new set of strings and play it.





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  4. February 22nd, 2008, 07:24 AM #4
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    Ooooo, you guys have me gassing again for an acoustic. I do not own one.
    I pick a moon dog.
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  5. February 22nd, 2008, 08:25 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard
    Ooooo, you guys have me gassing again for an acoustic.
    Blaming one's gasses on someone else...Now, that's a fresh idea!
    Seriously, I think it stinks.
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    Beautiful guitars guys. I still love the old ones. Tot, we have got to hook you up with an acoustic brother.
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  7. February 22nd, 2008, 12:33 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard
    Ooooo, you guys have me gassing again for an acoustic. I do not own one.
    Not even one?????
    What do you play Neil Young on? LOL
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    Great looking guits guys. Definitely got me gassing for a 70's MIJ.
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  9. February 24th, 2008, 01:24 PM #9
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    Nice ones SPT. Mine are both Martin style pegheads, which are definitly the high end Yamaki builds and great guitars. I'm not sure about the V style pegheads, I haven't come across any info stating that they are, though I know from those that own them, they are great guitars as well.
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  10. February 24th, 2008, 06:13 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pike
    Mine are both Martin style pegheads
    I'm aware of the D-60. Which is the other one you own from that serie?
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  11. February 25th, 2008, 01:53 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by spt
    I'm aware of the D-60. Which is the other one you own from that serie?
    A 1978 D66SW Prairie Song Custom. Another great MIJ Washburn is my 1974 W600.

    http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/Pikeusa/W600.jpg

    http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c1...6-W500W600.jpg
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  12. February 25th, 2008, 04:32 PM #12
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    Ah... I had forgotten about the D-66.

    Thanks for showing us that W600 of yours... Always a pleasure to see it.
    Do you think you could get JimSmithSr to post some of his Beckmens? And if so, would you start a thread on them...?
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    Quote Originally Posted by spt
    Ah... I had forgotten about the D-66.

    Thanks for showing us that W600 of yours... Always a pleasure to see it.
    Do you think you could get JimSmithSr to post some of his Beckmens? And if so, would you start a thread on them...?
    Sure, I'll ask him, but he started posting some pics of his collection on WGF, then took them down and disappeared.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pike
    Sure, I'll ask him, but he started posting some pics of his collection on WGF, then took them down and disappeared.
    Message sent, hope to see Jim post some pics.
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    I am glad I found you!
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    HEY! Luvzmocha, good to see you made the journey. Make sure you head over to "The Fret Players" and introduce yourself brother.
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    Good to see ya luvzmocha. Welcome to TheFret.

    Like Shiner said, post an intro in the "The Fret Players" section. I'm sure everyone will be glad to see ya.
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    Hey Washburn Lovers,
    I am glad to find you all here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and love of Washburns.
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    Hey Christine, good to see ya! :

    Please introduce yourself (it's the custom here) here.
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