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Washburn

Description

Washburn's EA55G Koa Festival acoustic-electric guitar brings together exotic looks and versatility. Featuring a koa top and catalpa back and sides, the mini-jumbo cutaway body produces a focused yet resonant tone perfect for live performance or recording. The EA55G is equipped with premium electronics from Barcus Berry, including an onboard tuner and EQ controls, to provide plugged-in tone shaping options.

Exotic Koa Top Adds Visual Intrigue and Rich Tone

The EA55G's koa top gives it a distinctive appearance and contributes to the guitar's lush tone. When paired with catalpa back and sides, the koa top helps produce rich overtones and a clear, articulate sound. The smaller mini-jumbo body provides comfortable playability for musicians of all skill levels.

Premium Barcus Berry Electronics Offer Versatile Tone Control

Barcus Berry designed the EA55G's pickup and preamp system to give players maximum control over their plugged-in sound. An onboard tuner ensures accurate tuning, while bass, middle, treble and presence controls allow for precise EQ adjustments. The preamp's feedback resistance allows for higher stage volumes without issues.

Familiar Neck and Hardware Provide Solid Playability

The EA55G's mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a familiar feel for most acoustic guitarists. Twenty frets offer versatility, while chrome Grover-style tuners provide accurate and stable tuning. White binding on the neck and body adds a touch of elegance.

Gloss Finish and Abalone Rosette Complete the Look

A buffed gloss finish protects the EA55G's exotic woods while enhancing their natural beauty. An abalone rosette surrounds the soundhole, adding a decorative touch.

Open Box Washburn EA55G-A Festival Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Koa Burst
Open Box Washburn EA55G-A Festival Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Koa Burst
Open Box Washburn EA55G-A Festival Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Koa Burst

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Mini jumbo
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Koa
  • Back and sides: Catalpa
  • Bracing pattern: X
  • Body finish: Koa Burst gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Tech wood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Barcus Berry
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 4-band
  • Feedback filter: No
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Walnut
  • Tuning machines: Gold die-cast
  • Bridge: Tech wood
  • Saddle and nut: NuBone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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Reviews

4.36

14 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Impressive. Most Impressive.

Had an extra hard shell case to fill, so I drove out to the Guitar Center to look around. Been wanting to add an acoustic-electric to the collection, and played quite a few new and used models, and then this one caught my eye. I'll admit that I never really liked Washburn guitars, from the few I saw back in the 80's, but I decided I'd give it a chance. BLOWN AWAY! I was instantly impressed by the rich sound, and projection from the small body of this guitar. Action was perfect, and fretted clean all the way up to last fret, with perfect intonation. Fully bound, book matched wood, abalone inlay, and she shines like a diamond. I was so happy on my drive home I went out of my way to swing by and show it off to my drummer.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

The frets are sharp and dangerous,

Its heavier. tuner is not qas good compared to my phone and headstock tuner. The finish is great and it's a good size, the setup is bad and the frets buzzed all over the place. Definitely not worth 370+ dollars. If you pick it for for 200 then it's an ok deal at best.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing13
  2. Jamming7
  3. Small Venues7
  4. Recording5
  5. School Bands3
Cons
  1. Requires Constant Tuning2
  2. Poor Quality1
  3. So pretty dont want to handle that much.1
  4. sharp fret ends and no neck strap button.1
  5. Sharp frets. I had to file down the edges1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice5
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Audio12
  2. Good Feel12
  3. Fun To Play11
  4. Stays In Tune11
  5. Consistent9

Reviewed by 14 customers

  • The frets are sharp and dangerous,

    2

    submitteda month ago

    byOsomatsu

    fromCalifornia

    Its heavier. tuner is not qas good compared to my phone and headstock tuner. The finish is great and it's a good size, the setup is bad and the frets buzzed all over the place. Definitely not worth 370+ dollars. If you pick it for for 200 then it's an ok deal at best.

  • Yes

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byKeith

    fromBerlin, MD

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Pricing was great. Bought for my granddaughter who is beginning to play. Great value or the money and a guitar she can use the rest of her life.

  • Great guitar to learn on

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byMichael

    fromTampa florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love this guitar. The size is GREAT not bulky and sounds fantastic.

  • No regrets!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJeffrey

    fromMichigian

    What a beautiful guitar for one. So much for the price. Sounds and plays great.

  • Great Guitar!!!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byRod

    fromDolores, Co.

    This guitar spoke to me and said take me home, and I'm so glad I did. I played about a dozen guitars and this thing knocked me out. Best looking and sounding of all. Beautiful finish over mahogany body and neck, The neck was set up perfect and intonation is perfect. Needed fret filing and strap button. Great purchase.

  • Great playing guitar

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohnny

    fromHouston, TX

    Great guitar and you can't beat the price. It sounds great both unplugged and plugged in and stays in tune. I've gigged in various venues with it and it hasn't let me down. The built in tuner is nice to have as well. The set up right out of the box was excellent. I'd give 5 stars but the fret edges were very sharp and I had to file down the edges of the entire neck. Easy fix and she plays great!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRhythm801

    fromTopeka ks

    Is it solid koa or a laminate on top or bottom, sides?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The top, sides and back of the Washburn EA55G-A are laminated.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMate

    fromKirkland, WA

    What guitar cases will this instrument fit in?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Take a look at the "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLc_babe

    fromMount sinai, ny

    Does this guitar have knobs to attach a strap?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it does have knobs to attach a strap

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byAiram

    fromLee's Summit, MO

    What is the depth measurement?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a 2.125" body depth.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLil' Juice

    fromScotts Mills, OR

    How is the Barcus Berry LX-4 powered? Does it take a 9 volt battery? Is a battery(s) supplied?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it's a 9V and the battery is included.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byClancy

    fromCharlotte Tx

    Does this guitar have a truss rod in the neck?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does have a truss rod in the neck.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byPatrick

    fromundisclosed

    How much smaller is this guitar compaired to a full size? Is it shorter? Are the frets not spaced as wide as a full size guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has the scale length of a standard size guitar but with a slightly smaller body.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byCOREY

    fromTX

    Which hard case would be best for this guitar?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Any Single cutaway dreadnought case will work