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Washburn Introduces Built In Acoustic Tuners
Press Release
2002-05-13

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Washburn International is proud to make the lives of novice guitarists a lot easier, with the addition of built in Acoustic Guitar Tuners. The tuner is unobtrusive and easy to operate; it is set into the side of the guitar in plain view.

Washburn will first offer the built in tuners on the D10ST guitar, the worlds best selling acoustic just got better, and will introduce it into additional models in the future.

The Washburn International headquarters is just north of Chicago in Mundelein, Illinois. A leading guitar company in the industry, Washburn International is a manufacturer and distributor of Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Oscar Schmidt Guitars, Sound Tech Pro-Audio Systems and Vinci Strings. A trademark name since 1888, Washburn is dedicated to providing quality instruments to guitar players and musicians worldwide, and at the same time, continuing its legacy through the 21st century.

For additional information about Washburn International, visit the company on the web at www.washburn.com, or call 800.877.6863. Washburn International is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fine musical instruments.