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Nuno Bettencourt circa 1995 with his custom-made Washburn double-neck guitar

Nuno Bettencourt’s custom Washburn N-8 double-neck was stolen from an arena stage – but made a remarkable return

By Janelle Borg published

While in the middle of an Extreme tour, Bettencourt found himself without his prized custom Washburn guitar, with suspicion falling on his crew

Guitarists
8 best beginner classical guitars 2023: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners

Best beginner classical guitars 2025: Plus the top Spanish guitar for beginners

By Chris Corfield last updated

Our expert round-up of the best classical guitars for beginners, with amazing budget nylon offerings from brands including Yamaha, Cordoba, Takamine and Epiphone

Beginner Guitars
Washburn Deep Forest Ebony range

Washburn launches luxurious-looking, affordably-priced Deep Forest Ebony Collection of acoustics

By Richard Bienstock published

New models boast striped ebony tops and okoume backs and sides for “warm and bold” tone

Acoustic Guitars
Washburn Bella Tono Series review round-up

Washburn Bella Tono Series acoustic review round-up

By Jonathan Horsley published

It’s good tone by name, but is it good tone by nature for Washburn’s new series of Studio-sized acoustics?

Acoustic Guitars
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Whoa, Nele: Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt collaborates with Washburn on signature T-style with six-way pickup switching

By Richard Bienstock published

Single-cut design sports swamp ash body and Duncan and Bill Lawrence pickups, available in Standard and Deluxe versions

Electric Guitars
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NAMM 2020: Washburn unveils the striking new Michael Sweet signature acoustic guitar

By Sam Roche published

The renowned American manufacturer looks to extend its ever-growing collection of acoustics

Acoustic Guitars