In 1930, Washburn merges with Tonk Brothers and releases the Solo Deluxe, the precursor of the auditorium style guitar and one of the best-selling guitars created. But an incomplete registrations and illogical serial numbers is its history often unclear. Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. until the brand name was revived in 1964.
To identify your Washburn instrument, we recommend visiting our guitar archives. Welcome to the Reverb Price Guide, the ultimate resource for music gear pricing and information.
Please contact the Washburn distributor for your region for all warranty requests. What can you tell me about it? Use the serial number on your guitar to determine the year of manufacture.
The name is generally the first four or five characters of the model number, which makes identifying acoustic guitars easier. We cannot identify or appraise instruments of this early era. jumpcity@earthlink.net.
I have seen many of these guitars and it appears as though the first two numbers of the serial number represent the year of manufacture on this model, for example 800123would be a 1980 model. I broke my neck.
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The following number determines the model: 8 or SA for the Swamp Ash Special, then the sequential number for that particular model * the first 200 Swamp Ash Specials were given a CE serial number. These acoustics have cherry or tobacco burst designs and catalpa sides and backs.
For instruments produced after 2010, usually the first 4 digits can indicate the year of manufacture.
Are standard Washburn models available with custom options? Most other necks are single-cut set necks, but any other variations will be evident when looking into your specific series. Is this normal? If your instrument is not under warranty, then we recommend contacting a local instrument repair shop. If you see a seven digit serial number on the back of a Dean guitar, you can be sure that it was produced in United States. YYMMFFRRRRR YY = year of manufacture MM = month of manufature FF = factory ID RRRRR = ranking number Example: 3 = 2008 / December / factory 15 / unit 20333 Note: Models from 2008 and onwards omit the factory ID letter prefix. The guitar in question, in this case, is a parlor sized Washburn model A 5991.
Excessive dryness will cause an instrument to shrink/contract and crack.
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With the onset of the 1970’s, Washburn releases the Wing series, our first electric models.
How do I get replacement parts for my instrument?
Pot codes may also point you to a general date range, but don't expect them to always be accurate. The HB-103 is a high output humbucker aimed at heavy rock, metal, thrash and punk players. If your guitar begins with 240000, it most likely is a 1982 or 1992 model. Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980’s-2000’s. Can I buy an instrument from Washburn directly? No, standard models are only produced to catalog specs and custom options are not presently available. Fender Serial Dating.
Washburn Guitars are available only through our authorized dealer network. information, which sadly is the current state of things at Washburn.
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The Washburn distributor who I purchased the guitar from of manufacture on this model, for example 800123would be a 1980 model.
Please contact your authorized dealer, as Washburn cannot advise the status of individual’s instrument orders or shipments.
To find the authorized retailer nearest you, please check our dealer locator. Jump City Productions
*Some information was not available for some models.
Proper care and maintenance details can be found here or on your warranty paperwork. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. This method can often clear up a situation where the serial number is inconclusive. ). Check the beginning of the model number to find your guitar’s series. How can I date/identify my Washburn instrument? The system mentioned says that this should have your search terms Submit search
The serial number on the Label reads: G00121468 The serial number by the Neck reads: 0011160460
1971-1975 - Blue label - Early models say 'Union Made' 1976-1979 - Tan or white 'Lincolnwood' label with Norlin logo 1980-1987 - Brown Label with splotched pattern Fender Fender is notorious for being a little tricky. The year of manufacture can always be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number.
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!doctype html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD html 4.0 transitional//EN">, Enter To obtain a return authorization number, please contact Washburn at our Customer Service page. Price Guide. marketed several brands of instruments - Lyon leant his middle name to the by production order a process that Washburn disputes. Many of the biggest names in folk, rock, and blues have played Washburn and some of the most significant trendsetting music has been played on a Washburn.
Cracking and warping caused by dryness and excessive temperature exposure is not covered under warranty. Whether it’s a guitar, banjo, or mandolin – if it’s a Washburn, it won’t let you down.
You're right about Washburn ... one of the best deals Lot 59 a washburn model wd 21koa acoustic guitar, serial number 41100188,. To see how cookies are used, please review our. Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980’s-2000’s. Please cont… If you feel a certain company should be included, please request it and feel free to share any dating info along with your source. Only the guitars in our current catalog and website are still in production.
Current models proudly feature D’Addario strings. There are no records or references of this early era of Washburn for our customer support staff. Corporate Affiliate - U.S. Music Corp. The serial number can be found in the sound hole of the acoustic or on the back of the headstock on electrics. Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 10:35:00 EDT.
F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute models Continued around F310650F311050 in spring 2012 on Tribute-Plus models Continued around F305000 in 2011 Continued around F310000 in 2012 Continued around F317000 in 2013 Continued around F324000 in 2014 Continued around F330000 in 2015 - Epiphone Japan Serial Numbers 1998 - Current The Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan serial numbers from 1998 onwards are in a YMMPPP format. fax= 847-949-8444
There is no serial number information or tracking capability for pre-1978 models. The Jump City Trio YY = double digit year of manufacture (2010-Current) SSSS = sequential ranking number Example: F21234 = Fuji-gen Japan / 2002 / unit 1234 Example: T101234 = Terada Japan / 2010 / unit 1234 - F-Serial Numbers on Les Paul Standard '59/'60 Models and Tribute/Plus Models The latest serial number system used by Epiphone has not yet been completely deciphered. Washburn Guitars are available only through our authorized dealer network.
This is partially due to their production methods, which often involved using parts throughout different models and years, so that tracing the year of one part may not accurately indicate the production year of the instrument. Instruments with serial numbers that have 4 characters are from the 1970’s and early 1980’s. Instruments with serial numbers that have 4 characters are from the 1970’s and early 1980’s. What year was my instrument manufactured?
The Washburn shop only performs warranty repairs (provided there is no factory authorized service center in your region). Each type of Washburn guitar has a model number, which is used to identify the guitar on websites and in catalogs. For what it is worth, I have a Japanese-built Washburn Duncan USM Pickups are designed by Seymour Duncan’s Santa Barbara-based engineers to USM’s requirements and are only available on select Washburn and Parker guitars. He was not a guitar maker - he was From the first Washburn electric built in 1976, everyone from beginners taking their first step into the bright stage lights to seasoned professionals commanding the attention of thousands of screaming fans have found a home here at Washburn. All of the specs and information such as materials used, list price, scale length, nut width and finish are included. Please contact a Washburn dealer for availability. John Moss.
Washburn only offers cases for select instruments currently in production.
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This will tell you what series your guitar is in, and is the most important piece of information in the model number.
If you are an international customer, please contact your dealer or the Washburn distributor for your country.
If you would like a printed copy of a catalog, please write us at: U.S. Music 1649 Barclay Blvd.
Breaking the truss rod, (applying too much force) and/or stripping the truss rod (using an improperly sized Allen wrench, and/or applying too much force) is not considered a manufacturers defect and is not covered under any warranty.
Where do I get it fixed? We recommend visiting our guitar archives and viewing the annual catalogs to find the closest match.
How can I find out the status of my order that was placed through an authorized Washburn Dealer?
L&H started as a music publisher in 1864. You can look up the 1994 page, and locate your model number. Washburn Guitars is an American manufacturer and importer of guitars, mandolins, and other string instruments.
How can I get a catalog?
Please note, that most imperfections or problems attributed to the manufacture of your instrument will generally occur or become apparent early on. Discussion in 'Other Guitars' started by cardcollecta12, Aug 9, 2015.
George Washburn begins a legacy of greatness with the first Washburn stringed instruments, bringing quality instruments priced for home musicians. www.washburn.com. If your specific model is no longer in production, Washburn will offer a currently available similar model as a replacement option. In the event that the part you are looking for is specialized and unique to Washburn Guitars, please contact Washburn Customer Support. If you do not find your instrument there, please email a few clear digital photographs of your instrument, along with the serial number to us here.
Presently, there are no specific manuals for Washburn instruments.
Find a “D” in the model number to verify that the guitar has a “dreadnought”-style body, which are standard, large acoustic guitar bodies.