WASHBURN GUITAR HISTORY
The Washburn guitar company started making guitars in 1883 in Chicago.
The factory would later be involved and located near a musical movement in Chicago in the 1920s. The movement was a “Delta Blues” movement, which came as a result of an influx of African Americans to the area. This type of blues would change the way blues music was played, and would also change rock and roll. This blues movement helped in the success of Washburn guitars.Washburn guitars were very popular during the 1920s. The musicians played the guitars as well as making them by hand. The Washburn guitar and the blues movement that it was involved with are associated with Maxwell Street. This street is only a few blocks from the factory, and where Washburn guitars were first embraced. Today, Washburn guitars have embraced the image from its origins and the blues movement. Many famous and successful artists play Washburn instruments, and endorse Washburn instruments. Musicians like the guitar players for Matisyahu, Sum41, Avril Lavigne, CKY, and The Allman Brothers are all endorsed by Washburn. Washburn makes electric guitars, acoustic guitars, electric basses, acoustic basses, banjos, mandolins, travel guitars, and amplifiers. The company also makes accessories including guitar cases, clothing, and other parts like tuners, pick ups, and straps. Washburn is mostly known for its electric guitars and acoustic guitars. The company makes eight different styles or “Series” of both electric and acoustic guitars
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History
The Washburn guitar company started making guitars in 1883 in Chicago.
The factory would later be involved and located near a musical movement in Chicago in the 1920s. The movement was a “Delta Blues” movement, which came as a result of an influx of African Americans to the area. This type of blues would change the way blues music was played, and would also change rock and roll. This blues movement helped in the success of Washburn guitars.Washburn guitars were very popular during the 1920s. The musicians played the guitars as well as making them by hand. The Washburn guitar and the blues movement that it was involved with are associated with Maxwell Street. This street is only a few blocks from the factory, and where Washburn guitars were first embraced. Today, Washburn guitars have embraced the image from its origins and the blues movement. Many famous and successful artists play Washburn instruments, and endorse Washburn instruments. Musicians like the guitar players for Matisyahu, Sum41, Avril Lavigne, CKY, and The Allman Brothers are all endorsed by Washburn. Washburn makes electric guitars, acoustic guitars, electric basses, acoustic basses, banjos, mandolins, travel guitars, and amplifiers. The company also makes accessories including guitar cases, clothing, and other parts like tuners, pick ups, and straps. Washburn is mostly known for its electric guitars and acoustic guitars. The company makes eight different styles or “Series” of both electric and acoustic guitarsGuitars
Electric:
- Hollowbodies – well suited for Jazz because of its lighter and more resonant sound.
- Ian Series – very artistic guitars made of mahogany and maple wood.
- Idol Series – a newer addition to Washburn guitars.
- Maya Series – designed by Dan Donegan based on the Disturbed’s CD "The Sickness".
- Paul Stanley Series – guitars designed by Paul Stanley.
- N Series – guitars that make a pure rock sound.
- X Series – rock and roll guitars. mostly played by gelatin Head guitarist Thomas Elliott
- Anarchy Graphic Series – guitars featuring the anarchy symbol.
- Lyon Series - named after George Washburn's family name, moderately-priced guitars and basses with classic features and styling borrowed from Fender's most traditional electric guitar designs, catering for mainstream tastes and affordable pricing.
- "ML",Stealth, or 333 designs made for Dimebag Darrell of Pantera and Damageplan. Signatures are available today.
Acoustic:
- USA – guitars made in the Mudelein, IL factory.
- Jumbos – better and louder projection.
- Dreadnoughts – good value acoustic guitars.
- Folk Style – best quality for sound recording.
- Classical – mellower tone, as a result of nylon strings.
- Acoustic / Electric – acoustic guitars that can be plugged into amplifiers as well.
- Travel Acoustic – small, travel friendly guitars.
- Paul Stanley Series – guitars designed by Paul Stanley.
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