Does Washburn make good mandolins?
It is an ok Mandolin for the price but not more. My Washburn M120 is more carefully built and has a sweeter and fuller sound.
Where are Washburn mandolins made?
Washburn Guitars is an American manufacturer and importer of guitars, mandolins, and other string instruments. The original company was established in 1883 in Chicago, Illinois….Washburn Guitars.
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Parent | U.S. Music Corp. |
| Website | washburn.com |
What is the difference between an A-style mandolin and an F-style mandolin?
The two mandolin styles have obvious differences in the way they look. The F-style has an ornamental scroll in the headstock and close to the neck and two points on the lower body of the instrument, while the A-style usually has a plain, pear-shaped body and no points.
Should I get an A-style or F-style mandolin?
They simply look different. In the end, if you want peer recognition there is some benefit to purchasing the F-style mandolin. If you don’t care what other people think and just want the best playing mandolin for the money, The A-style is the way to go.
What are f holes on A mandolin?
As a general rule, Oval hole mandolins will be used for celtic music, folk music, and old time styles. F-hole mandolins will be for bluegrass, rock country, etc.. Now this is not a hard rule. Nothing says you can’t play bluegrass on an oval hole or Celtic on an F hole.
How do you date a Washburn Mandolin?
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. For example, 8901827 indicate the instrument was made in 1989, 1988, or 1998.
What model is my Washburn?
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.