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Post by davey on May 9, 2008 12:13:07 GMT
Hi Folks
Does anyone know where to get information regarding dating a pre-war Washburn Guitar ??
Cheers
David T
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Post by Mark Makin on May 9, 2008 12:39:44 GMT
Hello David
There is an excellent 200 page publication by John Teagle called "Washburn - over 100 years of fine stringed instruments". It costs around $29 and is published by Amsco (American Music Sales Corp).It has most of the printed ephemera from the Lyon and Healey early years in 1883 up to the latest 21st century stuff.
There is also a newish book called a "History of Washburns" by Hubert Pleijsier
You should be able to get copies off the web from places like JKLutherie.com.
Best
Mark
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Post by davey on May 9, 2008 20:00:27 GMT
Cheers Mark !
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Post by Bill Stig on May 10, 2008 11:24:37 GMT
Hi David,
I did come across a Washburn forum a while ago, a quick search will come up with the url. Unfortunately it seems to be full of miss information. I was looking to find out about my late 80's Washburn woodstock. The answers that came back said that my guitar wasn't made until after I had bought it?? and that it could be worth anything from £200 to £2000. I think you'd be better buying the book.
Bill
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Post by davey on May 10, 2008 17:51:03 GMT
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Post by davey on May 11, 2008 9:41:49 GMT
I've just had a mail from the chap who wrote the latest Washburn book who says it's from 1895 / 6.
That is proper old, isn't it ? Makes my 30's Guitars look like youngsters.
It sounds and plays really well, I can't put it down.
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