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Washburn

Description

Washburn's WCG55CE is a Grand Auditorium acoustic-electric guitar with a Venetian cutaway for superior upper fret access. A highlight of the Comfort Series is the beveled strip of mahogany at the lower bout which becomes part of the mahogany top binding. The guitar features a koa top and koa back and sides, mahogany and maple bound body and headstock. The satin-finished mahogany neck has an ebony fingerboard devoid of inlays and in tandem with the mahogany bound ebony bridge adds an aura of understated elegance. A maple, mahogany and maple strip splits the book-matched koa back as well. The koa-capped headstock features a pearl-inlaid Washburn logo and stylized W, as well as black Grover tuners with ebonite buttons. The gorgeous rosette is made of alternating maple and mahogany.

The WCG55CE is a fantastic-sounding acoustic guitar in its own right, but the addition of premium Fishman electronics makes for an outstanding stage performance guitar. The Fishman 501T Presys+ is an integrated tuner/preamp system for versatile amplified tonal shaping.

Washburn Comfort Series
Washburn's Comfort Series combine looks and ergonomics to deliver the ultimate player-friendly guitars. With their unique belly and top carves, these guitars hug the body rather than digging into it and provide a comfortable playing experience whether you're sitting or standing.
Washburn WCG55CE Comfort Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Washburn WCG55CE Comfort Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Washburn WCG55CE Comfort Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Features

  • Custom wound inlay
  • 2-way trussrod
  • D'Addario EXP-16 light set phosphor bronze
  • Fishman Presys+ preamp with tuner

Specs

Body
  • Body type: Grand Auditorium
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Top wood: Koa
  • Back and sides: Koa
  • Bracing pattern: Quartersawn scalloped Sitka spruce
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Not specified
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Neck finish: Satin
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 3-band
  • Feedback filter: Phase
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: 18:1 gold tuners with black buttons
  • Bridge: Mahogany with bound rosewood
  • Saddle and nut: High density ABS
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China 

Warranty

One year warranty on electronic controls.
Nontransferable limited lifetime warranty.
Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Incredibled tone

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDan

    fromColorado springs

    The best acoustic I've every played. I have a Taylor and Martin, but prefer this. Beautiful

  • Incredible guitar

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDon

    fromOwensboro, KY

    This is my 5th guitar and it is so comfortable to play and has a very warm mellow sound. It's just so fun to play. I went in the store to buy a Martin Road series guitar and played both for over 2 hrs., both were about the same price and it came down to comfort. It is also the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen. Well worth the price.

  • Wow, what a gorgeous guitar!

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byFolksinger Bill

    fromSouthern California

    The koa wood on this guitar is just gorgeous, even better looking than the on-line catalog pictures. The binding and sound-hole rosette inlays are superb. I realize that the wood, including the top, is not solid koa; so I don't expect it to sound like a guitar with a solid wood top. But it sounds pretty fine, and looks great while doing so. I would have no hesitation using it plugged-in for a small gig, the visual "wow-factor" would more than compensate for any slight short-comings in the sound. The pre-amp electronics are first-rate, and the built-in tuner is a nice bonus.

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

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKleppto

    fromArizona

    Is this a solid wood guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    No.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bynoobtar

    frompleasanton, ca

    i am thinking of buying this guitar, but i want to know the product dimension, what's the depth, base width, and length of this model? i cant find any information online.

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    41 x 16 x 5 inches. 25-5/16" Scale Length