Indeed, those accomplishments are numerous and far reaching in their impact and include the creation of the world’s first large bodied acoustic guitar, the implementation of large scale production processes, the first to feature artist endorsements, the first to provide retailers with consumer advertising and catalog support, the first company to offer retailers and consumers a complete line of fretted instruments that included guitars, banjos, mandolins, and harp guitars. “As we set our sights on defining the future of this industry, it is important to take a moment and reflect on all that has been accomplished by this iconic American brand,” he said. These are the values our customers look for in every Washburn guitar regardless of the collection or model.”Īccording to Soucy, Washburn’s ability to consistently create authentically original guitars for every level of play is directly responsible for helping to create the modern retail guitar industry as we know it today. “Every Washburn guitar delivers exceptional value, sound, playability, cosmetics, and, most importantly, durability. “Washburn is proud to celebrate 134 years of authentic American originality at Winter NAMM 2017 with new additions to our line that reflect and reaffirm the values that have made Washburn the number-one choice of hard working players around the world,” Washburn Vice President & General Manager Gil Soucy said today.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JanuCelebrating 134 years of continuous innovation and service to the global musical instrument industry, Washburn Guitars kicked off Winter NAMM 2017 in style today with the market introduction of six new up-market solid body and solid top guitars, and a renewed commitment to lead the retail MI industry with a broad line of guitar models that all deliver exceptional tone, playability, design, and cosmetics.

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