Product Spotlight: Washburn Idol WI68 Electric Guitar

Washburn

Posted 2004-06-13

In 1999 Washburn's master craftsmen set out to design a modern classic for the new Millennium and the Idol was born. After countless awards and accolades, Washburn has now expanded the Idol family to an even more versatile instrument.. We are proud to introduce the Patriarch of our Idol line, the WI68. This premiere USA Custom Shop stunner boasts a figured maple top and Seymour Duncan electronics. Go to your nearest Washburn dealer and get to know one of our family members. Also available as a baritone - same price.

Features

• AAA figured maple top
• Reveal binding
• Mahogany body
• Modern carve top single cutaway
• Stop tail with tune-o-matic bridge
• One piece mahogany set neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Seymour Duncan USA pickups
• Exclusive Grover 18:1 gear ratio tuners
• Buzz Feiten Tuning System™
• Baritone available
• Built in the USA Custom Shop
• List Price: $1,999.90
• Case: GC31R
• List Price: $139.90
• Colors: Cognac, Blueburst, Blackburst, Caramelburst,
• Transparent Bordeaux Red, Amber

Endorsers

Chris Wilson (Studio)
Greg Lynch (Never Heard of It)
Derek Trucks (DTB)
Josh Spataro (Eleventeen)
Eric Plonka (Yakuza)
Lou Rodriguez (Neal NcCoy)
Pedro Frugone (La Ley)
Scott Dixon (Neal McCoy)
Shane McDaniel (Neal McCoy)
Kai Marcus (Noise Therapy)
Wayne Swinny (Saliva)
Ryan Pierce (Neal McCoy)

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