Washburn Review: XB200

History:

Purchase: Gifted to me 10 years ago when I began playing bass. Cost was roughly 200.

What I Like About This Washburn XB200: This bass was a godsend. I've hit it with drum sticks, tamborines, and screwdrivers; dropped it, thrown it, played countless shows & practices with it and it keeps on going. Completely durable. Has a great, snarling tone when you max out all the knobs. Easy access to the high frets.

What I Do NOT Like About The Washburn XB200: Minor complaints: intonation is a bit finicky and there's a dead spot on the 9th fret of the D string. The E string also seems duller quite often, but I've noticed this in other basses as well.

Washburn XB200 Quality Rating: Sturdy as all get out. Mine is all original parts except one tuning knob. The strap-holds were a little sketchy, but the body, despite my attempts to destroy it, has held up like a champion.

Review Summary: I love this bass. Perhaps a little too much. It needed a minor repair here and there but, for 200 bucks, I don't think there's a better low-end bass anywhere.

Rating of this Washburn product: 5

This Washburn XB200 Bass Guitars Review Submitted By: Justin Tenuto (Birdmonster)

Review Date: 2005-04-28