1985 washburn FV-30V flying v
I just bought a washburn FV-30v flying v guitar. I believe it is from the tour series in 1985. Cream white colored with red binding around the entire body and neck. Looks to be graphite composite neck....
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Hi Crystal a neck reset is going to be pretty easy to do on yours, so not to worry once you find a good luthier and don't be afraid to ask for references if he's good at what he does he or she won't...
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Quote from: ship of fools on March 19, 2014, 02:49:22 PMHi Crystal a neck reset is going to be pretty easy to do on yours, so not to worry once you find a good luthier and don't be afraid to ask for...
View ArticleRe: identify D-18/N
Quote from: evenkeel on March 22, 2014, 07:21:05 AMWelcome to the forum. Your Washburn was built in 1989. The N stands for natural finish, not a sunburst. The D18 model also had a "M" version that...
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Thanks very mucho! All laminated. But 25 years old. The guy wants 150 dollars. Do you think it has any collectors value in europe? I can buy a five year old Washburn D10 (not a d10s) for half the...
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I would pick the D10, they are a very well made guitar. The other 2 brands, I have never seen, so can not say. A well made all lam, is better than a mediocre solid top. I have owned at least 10 of...
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Thanx Tomyou know, I had this 1987 indonesian handmade lam from yogya I wanted to have repaired. My only steelstring. The repairman laughed and would not touch it. not the effort he said. So I looked...
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Re: 1915 Washburn Parlor 0
Here some information for you made in around 1907 from the serial number and yep had a different bridge when it was made and is missing a pearl dot that should have been at the 12th fret. Originally...
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Makes sense, from what I was able to come up with all Washburn fretboards were Ebony until at least 1920?It's correct to only have markers on the 5,7,9 though, they didn't add 12 until after 1925 (if...
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TPC I realized after that it was someone else that posted the serial number what does it say on your label inside. and yes cmac they were real steel strings and lots of models like the 125 and such had...
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Quote from: ship of fools on Today at 03:06:38 PMTPC I realized after that it was someone else that posted the serial number what does it say on your label inside. and yes cmac they were real steel...
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Thank you Ship for the insight. The serial number on my guitar is 3757 style 1115. This is a really great resource.
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Couple of observations. As others have noted the bridge and saddle are not original. The current bridge and saddle also appear to be improperly placed. Note the placement of the bridge on Ships...
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My luthier will create an ebony flattened pyramid bridge, as this one is totally incorrect and crude. When these repairs are finished, I will post some more pics and record some clips.
View ArticleHelp identify late 70's guitar
Need help identifying Washburn acoustic guitar purchased used around 1979, so guitar can be a few years older than that!Has what looks to be Spruce front and Rosewood Back with mother of pearl inlaid...
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http://forums.washburn.com/index.php/topic,21807.0.htmlThe above link tells you how to post pictures.Dan.
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By chance what does the label say from that time period could be a Beckmen Washburn which could be a W-600 from the description, check this picture out...
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