The D-10S is what rekindled my love of acoustic guitar....somewhere back in 2004/2005.....and I bought a 96 model that was amazing.
4 years later I have a new D46 Southwest Series that is phenominal
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.
Guitars: 2003 and 2004 American series strats, Squier Classic Vibe 50's Strat, Squier Deluxe Strat.
Amps: Line 6 Spider IV 120, Vox AD50VT 212, and Peavey Transtube Bandit 112.
Pedals: Digitech Bad Monkey.
The D-10S is what rekindled my love of acoustic guitar....somewhere back in 2004/2005.....and I bought a 96 model that was amazing.
4 years later I have a new D46 Southwest Series that is phenominal
Guitars: 2002 Les Paul Studio Limited Color's Edition | 2004 Greg Bennett Avion Les Paul Copy | S101 Telecaster project | 2004 Washburn D46 Acoustic
Amplification: Epiphone Valve Jr. Head and Cabinet | VOX AD30VT
Effects: Rocktron Delay | BBE Free Fuzz | Big Muff Pi | Boss Flanger | Bad Monkey | Jekyll and Hyde | Cry Baby Wah | Boss EQ | Behrenger TU300 Tuner |
A good percentage of the Washburn crowd has or had a D10. Some had it as their first guitar, others had them for that acoustic needed for variety. Whatever the reason for owning, your comments have been stated thousands of times over.
Enjoy.
Mark
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Apparently the best selling acoustic for under $500. I really like mine. Sounds and looks great!
It had a couple of finish flaws, but other than that the build is very good and it is a very playable guitar.
Electrics: Hagstrom Ultra Swede (Gold Eagle Burst) Gretsch 5120 Electromatic (Orange) Custom Nashville Blackout Telecaster (Black, Stat mid/neck p'ups; Lil Puncher (Modern Vintage) bridge p'up; Wilkinson Compensated Bridge w/ 3 brass saddles, Warmoth Vintage Modern Birdseye Maple Neck) Fender MIM Stratocaster (Blue Agave, Rosewood Fretboard, Fender Tex-Mex p'ups; GFS Trem/Block Kit) Highland Spitfire (semi-hollow, flame maple top w/ bubinga inlay)Acoustics:Washburn D10CEQSB, Yamaha FG160E
Bass: Westone Spectrum ST, Warwick Rockbass Corvette Basic Active
Amps: Vox NT15H/V112NT Night Train, Peavey Bandit 112, Hartke HyDrive 210C Bass Amp, Vox DA5
My first guitar when I started out two years ago was a D10S. I still have it, still love it, and it remains my go to guitar. It's the guitar that goes with us on our vacations. I did spend a little extra money and upgraded to a bone nut and saddle, and based on the return they gave me in terms of sound, they were well worth the extra coin.
Congrats TS, she's a great guitar and you're going to love her.
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
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