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Washburn

Description

Washburn's WA90CE dreadnought acoustic-electric guitar provides an inspiring blend of tone, comfort and functionality. Washburn combines a solid linden top with linden back and sides in a classic dreadnought body, producing a bold, resonant voice ideal for any genre. The cutaway allows effortless access beyond the 12th fret, while a smooth black walnut fingerboard and comfortable neck profile invite players of all levels.

Built-in Electronics and Tuner Provide Seamless Amplification

The WA90CE comes equipped with Washburn's LX4 preamp system, featuring bass, middle, treble and presence controls to shape your tone. Simply plug in, dial in your perfect sound and perform for audiences of any size. An onboard tuner ensures you're always in tune, eliminating the need for external clip-on tuners.

Dreadnought Body Delivers a Powerful Voice

The WA90CE's dreadnought body, constructed from solid linden, produces a bold, resonant tone equally suited to strumming chords, flatpicking melodies or fingerstyle techniques. Its balanced and articulate voice rings out clearly, ideal for any genre from rock and blues to folk and country.

Cutaway Provides Full Fretboard Access

A stylish venetian cutaway allows unimpeded access to the upper frets, enabling advanced techniques with ease. Solo confidently beyond the 12th fret and explore the WA90CE's full tonal range.

Smooth Neck and Fingerboard Suit Players of All Levels

Whether you're just beginning to play or have years of experience, the WA90CE's comfortable neck profile and smooth black walnut fingerboard provide an inspiring playing experience. Chord changes and solos flow effortlessly along its fretboard, keeping you focused on your performance.

Washburn WA90CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Tobacco Sunburst
Washburn WA90CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Tobacco Sunburst
Washburn WA90CE Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar Vintage Tobacco Sunburst

Features

  • Linden top, back and sides
  • Okoume neck
  • Black walnut fingerboard and walnut bridge
  • Barcus Berry LX4 preamp with 4-band EQ and built-in tuner

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Dreadnought with cutaway
  • Top wood: Linden
  • Back & sides: Linden
Neck
  • Fingerboard: Black walnut
  • Neck wood: Okoume
  • Bridge: Walnut
  • Saddle & nut: ABS
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Barcus Berry LX4 preamp
  • EQ/Tuner: 4-band EQ; Built-in tuner
Other
  • Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Number of strings: 6 string

Reviews

4.3

121 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This is one looker of a guitar BUT 2 damaged guitars later
This is one looker of a guitar BUT 2 damaged guitars later
This is one looker of a guitar BUT 2 damaged guitars later
i love it
Better than expected!
Nice Addition To The Collection
Decent budget acoustic
Really good for the price
Fantastic Guitar

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Amazing guitar!

Very great guitar, and a nice rich sound. It has everything you need it for, recording,practicing, etc. One downside is that it has no back strap button, but honestly you don't need a strap if your just playing for fun. And for the price it is by far the best guitar... I tried a 1000 dollar Taylor but there was just something about this guitar.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

3

wolf tone

First off let me start by saying this is a beautiful guitar. I recently decided I wanted to learn to play the guitar. Having 2 early 70's vintage Yairi Alvarez guitars at home that were my fathers I don't play them at all. I bought this guitar to learn. I don't have th "ear" for music or tones, but after plinking around with this model, I have noticed that the "G" string sounds flat. By this I mean the string hits the right frequency to be in tune, but it has no sustain and doesn't "ring out" like the others and this worsens as you make your way down the neck to the higher notes. I was told by a guitar tech that it is unrepairable and that is the way this particular guitar is going to play. I have changed strings, brands of strings, composite of strings as well as size to no avail. My advice is to pick the guitar up and really listen to the way the strings sustain individually up and down the fretboard before buying.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing79
  2. Jamming52
  3. Small Venues37
  4. Recording25
  5. School Bands10
Cons
  1. Poor Quality13
  2. Requires Constant Tuning9
  3. Not Consistent7
  4. Flat Sound3
  5. No Pick Guard2
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced52
  2. Novice48
  3. Professional Musician8
Pros
  1. Good Feel88
  2. Fun To Play82
  3. Good Audio70
  4. Stays In Tune61
  5. Consistent43

Reviewed by 121 customers

  • Not great but good for the price

    3

    submitted10 months ago

    byRob

    fromVirginia Beach

    Fished this out of the bay for my college aged son who was interested in joining his dad in playing guitar. Didn't want to break the bank but wanted a quality name at a good price. This checked the box. Fit and finish is not as good and I find that it has trouble keeping in tune.

  • Doesn't stay in tune

    2

    submitteda year ago

    byJames

    fromTampa, Florida

    You get what you pay for. The built in tuner is probably the best thing on this guitar. The tonewoods are not good and it does not stay in tune very well. The Washburn Apprentice D5CE that is a step up and only a bit more expensive is much better and has mahogany tonewood.I got that one for my daughter and the difference is night and day. Playability, sound,etc.

  • Great Guitar for Novice Like Me

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byOzzy

    fromNorth Hollywood, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    First, let me say I know nothing about guitars other than the brand names my guitarist friends bandy about, and I've heard only good things about Washburn guitars. So when it came on sale I couldn't resist even though I don't play guitar. Why not have one if one of my guitar-playing friends wants to play it at one of my social events? One such friend came by and I asked him to gift it a whirl. He loved it and could not believe the price I paid for it. The built-in tuner and Barcus-Berry electronics are an added bonus.

  • This is one looker of a guitar BUT 2 damaged guitars later

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKrista

    fromDunedin, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    1st purchase and 2nd both came damaged. Kept the 2nd one and had to polish out major laquer damage with car scratch wax. Packing material pattern was etched into the laquer, glue damage on interior label & bridge. I can't play yet, so I can't speak to the playability quality.

  • Excited to give as a gift!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGeorgia

    fromSeattle , wa

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought this for my son as his first guitar. It has great reviews looking forward to seeing him learn !

  • Great Guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byMarianne

    fromNorth Carolina

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought for my grandson as a beginner guitar. The color looks beautiful and the construction is good. It comes with an electric tuner. The sound is great after tuning. Would definitely recommend for a beginner.

Q&A

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  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byMaria

    fromAustin Texas

    What strings do I use when they break? I bought this from your Austin store a year or so ago and my low E string broke. Do I need to change all the strings? I hardly touched it as I had moved. Mom n dad actually broke it lol

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    You should replace the entire set. D'Addario EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar Strings Single Pack

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byKayla

    fromundisclosed

    Does this guitar have real strings? Or plastic nylon strings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The WA90CE has steel strings.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byManny

    fromundisclosed

    Does it come with any accessories like a guitar pick??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Washburn WA90CE doesn't include any accessories.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMario3rd

    fromVista, CA

    Where is the battery compartment on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The WA90CE battery is in the pre-amp.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySean

    fromLacey. WA

    Does this include a case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the WA90CE does not include a case.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCierra

    fromCharlottesville Va

    Is this a full size or 3/4 guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Full size

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBerta

    fromNew Gloucester Maine

    How wide is this guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It will be about 15 5/8".

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromTallahassee Florida

    What's the scale length on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It a full scale, 25"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byChris

    fromKentucky, United States

    Is the guitar that arrives a tobacoo sunburst or a sunburst?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Tobacco Sunburst