Steeped in the tradition of fine instrument making, Washburn Guitar’s dynamic 120-history began in Chicago in 1883. The original guitar factory was located just blocks away from Maxwell Street. Washburn was one of our very first dealers, and we've had great success with them. They are one of the most versatile brands we carry, from solid body electrics to hollow bodies to basses to acoustics and Signature models, they have a wide range of pieces. Their history itself is diverse, and they still make US pieces close to their original factory..... In the early 1920s, Maxwell Street itself would emerge as the epicenter of a musical movement. Often considered the first entry point for thousands of African-Americans arriving from the Mississippi Delta, Maxwell Street became a hotbed for Delta Blues in its most raw and dramatic form. Newcomers and established musicians alike would listen and jam with one another in an atmosphere void of commercial influence. Once recorded, this powerful, emotional style of music would not only become the dominant form of blues but would radically change the emerging sound of rock and roll. There, on Maxwell Street, as well as in alleyways, city sidewalks, bars, and honky-tonks around the country, Washburn guitars were embraced as the very embodiment and reflective spirit of the hard-working musicians who played them as well as the employees who designed and crafted them. The history of Washburn Guitars is the history of a wide range of musicians. From blues players who shaped rock ‘n roll to multi-platinum recording artists to emerging guitar virtuosos. It is a history that can be heard and experienced every time you turn on the radio or listen to a live performance. It is a history built by skilled craftsmen and musicians who share one common love–a passion for the guitar Our best sellers include their Paul Stanley Signature model, Acoustic basses and HB35 Semi-Hollow guitars as well as their line of bluegrass instruments. Their US pieces can be made to order also, please contact us for availability and pricing.
Washburn is one the TOP stringed instrument dealers in the US, and it includes a hard case valued @ 139!!! THIS IS FACTORY NEW w/ WARRANTY, NOT A SECOND/FLOOR MODEL, and has it ALL ; sound and...
PLEASE EMAIL/ CALL 800 600 5106 W/ ANY QUESTIONS! Real Serious bluegrass sound. This NEW Washburn B16 banjo has it all (including case), and this is quality all the way around. It features...
This NEW M3SW mandolin (w/ case) has it all ; great sound AND look. It features a Florentine cutaway body design, a carved solid Spruce top w/ bookmatched solid maple back and sides, maple neck...
This NEW HB30 jazz guitar (w/ factory hard case) by Washburn REALLY has it all, and the price can't be beat. It'll come to you NEW, NOT AS A SECOND!! Maple body & top w/ Tobacco...
This NEW Force 4 bass from Washburn has a unique look and, of course, sound that rivals any other big name bass out there. This will come shipped to you NEW, NOT AS A SECOND OR FLOOR MODEL....
