BLOOMFIELD, CONNECTICUT— Washburn, the world’s second oldest guitar manufacturer, today announced that its first all-solid acoustic/electric Comfort Series guitar is now available for immediate delivery to retailers.
Introduced at NAMM 2018, the new Comfort All-Solid acoustic/electric Model WCG700SWEK-D marks a new first for the authentic American original that has inspired generations of players since 1883. In fact, the new Comfort Series model, carrying an MSRP of $1,783.90 (MAP $999), is the industry’s most affordable all-solid guitar with an ergonomic armrest bevel that provides guitarists with greater comfort and reduced player fatigue.
The new guitar features a solid Torrefied Sitka spruce top, solid African Ovangkol back and sides, an ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, Graphtech Ratio-tuned tuners — and Fishman Presys Blend electronics with microphone and tuner.
This unique combination of top-quality materials and built-in electronics is what gives the guitar the loud and warm tone that is craved by many of today’s players. The Ovangkol back and sides provide characteristics that fall somewhere between Indian rosewood and black walnut. A hard shell case is included for protection and portability.
About Washburn:
An authentic American original since 1883, Washburn Guitars has been designing and manufacturing stringed instruments —guitars, mandolins, banjos, and ukuleles— for some of the biggest names in rock, folk, and blues who have made some of history’s most famous music with a Washburn. While its roots are firmly planted in providing some of history’s most well known, best valued, and best selling acoustic and Americana instruments, Washburn is committed to fulfilling the highest dreams of today’s players, at every level, with a complete line of contemporary Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Bass Guitars, Americana and Ukuleles, Signature Series Guitars, and Accessories. Washburn is based in Chicago, Illinois and is a division of JAM Industries USA. For more information about Washburn, visit www.washburn.com.
