Dating vintage washburn guitars
Index
- How do I find out what year my Washburn guitar is?
- How can I tell how old my Washburn is?
- When did the Washburn mandolin come out?
- What happened to Regal Washburn Guitars?
- How can I date/identify my Washburn instrument?
- How do I find out what year my Guitar is?
- Are there any records of the early era of Washburn Guitars?
- Where can I find a wiring diagram for a Washburn guitar?
- When did the Washburn guitar come out?
- What kind of instruments did George Washburn make?
- When did the Washburn banjo come out?
- What kind of guitar is the Washburn wsd5249?
- Are Washburn Guitars good quality?
- Are Washburn making a comeback in the metal community?
- When did the Washburn banjo come out?
- When did the Washburn wing guitar come out?
How do I find out what year my Washburn guitar is?
ABOUT YOUR WASHBURN GUITAR. The serial number can be found in the sound hole of the acoustic or on the back of the headstock on electrics. In most cases**, the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture. For example, if your guitar’s serial number is 94000000, your guitar was made in 1994.
How can I tell how old my Washburn is?
If the instrument does not have a serial number, it is likely a factory prototype or sample, and it is impossible to gauge its exact age. We recommend visiting our guitar archives and viewing the annual catalogs to find the closest match. I have a vintage Washburn, (1880’s-1978). What can you tell me about it?
When did the Washburn mandolin come out?
In 1889, Washburn becomes the largest mandolin maker in America. In the early 20th century Washburn continues to lead with quality guitars, banjos, and mandolins. In 1912, Washburn releases the Lakeside Jumbo, the first dreadnought guitar.
What happened to Regal Washburn Guitars?
Regal made guitars under the Washburn label for a few years after that, then the brand was discarded. As far as I can determine, early Washburn serial numbers were pretty haphazard and never gave any indication of date of manufacture. By the way - my research indicates that the fire happened before the turn of the century (in the1880s).
How can I date/identify my Washburn instrument?
How can I date/identify my Washburn instrument? Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to identify the year of manufacture.
How do I find out what year my Guitar is?
Use the serial number on your guitar to determine the year of manufacture. The serial number can be found in the sound hole of the acoustic or on the back of the headstock on electrics. In most cases**, the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture.
Are there any records of the early era of Washburn Guitars?
There are no records or references of this early era of Washburn for our customer support staff. We cannot identify or appraise instruments of this early era. How can I find out if you make a certain guitar anymore?
Where can I find a wiring diagram for a Washburn guitar?
Most Washburn models use standardized wiring concepts. A great resource for wiring diagrams can be found at guitarelectronics.com. Washburn has limited references for older models, and unfortunately cannot provide specific wiring diagrams for some older models. How do I know if my neck needs adjustment?
Are Washburn Guitars good quality?
Like any brand, Washburn offers a mix of high-quality and lower-quality guitars. However, even lower-quality instruments tend to get good reviews–most have scalloped bracing, rosewood fretboards, and good-quality electronics that make them stand out when compared to other budget instruments.
Are Washburn making a comeback in the metal community?
Well it seems Washburn are making a big move back into the Metal guitar community as Ola Englund … has just signed with Washburn to create a new Solar Series guitar, which will be part of the new Parallaxe series. ^ Washburn WSD5249 Acoustic Guitar. Washburn Guitars. ^ Washburn Paul Stanley Series Electric Guitars.
When did the Washburn banjo come out?
It bridged the gap between smaller-bodied parlor guitars of the late 19th and early 20th century and modern-day dreadnought and jumbo acoustic guitars. Washburn Presentation Banjo, 1894, American Banjo Museum.
When did the Washburn wing guitar come out?
In 1912, Washburn releases the Lakeside Jumbo, the first dreadnought guitar. In 1930, Washburn merges with Tonk Brothers and releases the Solo Deluxe, the precursor of the auditorium style guitar and one of the best-selling guitars created. With the onset of the 1970’s, Washburn releases the Wing series, our first electric models.
