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Washburn Artists Take 'Control' - Puddle of Mudd Signed
Press Release
2001-08-30

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Washburn International is pleased to announce the signing of Flawless/Geffen/Interscope artists Puddle of Mudd. Puddle of Mudd consists of Wes Scantlin - Vocals & Guitar (NV100VS), Paul Phillips - Guitar (NV300VS), & Doug Ardito - Bass (AB34N).

"This guitar is the sh#!t… it sounds so natural plugged and it plays so easily." Wes Scantlin on the NV100.

The NV guitars are a result of skilled engineering applied to traditional materials to create the ultimate in professional-level acoustic guitars. They have no rival for live stage performances or studio use. The NV's body construction is made up of one piece of hollowed mahogany with a spruce top. The slim, fast electric style neck has a bolted neck joint with a, patent pending, locking pitch adjustment, and coverless truss rod adjustment access. The NV300 utilizes a customized electronics package developed in conjunction with Fishman Electronics, that features a magnetic neck pickup voiced for phosphor bronze strings. This is combined with the latest in under saddle piezo technology, a preamp with EQ, a notch filter, phasing and blending capabilities and Washburn's groundbreaking combination 1/4" pin and XLR jack, which controls the on-off power through either input. The NV100 utilizes a custom under saddle tape microphone with a BBand preamp, providing the ultimate in acoustic amplification. Both models have incredible intonation, a result of our long association with the Buzz Feiten Tuning System™.

Visit nvguitar.com and look for the NV100, NV300, & AB34 on tour with Puddle of Mudd this year.

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