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Washburn Scavenger
"It's a bit of an acquired taste, aesthetically": Washburn Scavenger SB4R review

By Connor Flys Published

A classic US brand shows some new signs of life…

Bass Guitars
Washburn Hawk electric guitar
“I’ve tested my fair share of import guitars – this Hawk flies above the rest”: Washburn Hawk review

By Paul Riario Published

There’s plenty to love about this refreshed reissue of Washburn's original Hawk guitar

Electric Guitars
Dimebag Darrell and Ola Englund
Ola Englund plays Dimebag Darrell’s actual guitars at Dimebash tribute show

By Phil Weller Published

Englund starred alongside Chris Broderick and Nevermore touring guitarist Atilla Vörös, who played another of Dime’s famous axes on the night

Guitarists
Nuno Bettencourt
Nuno Bettencourt was spotted playing a mystery guitar at Back to the Beginning – is he about to launch his own guitar brand?

By Phil Weller Published

Bettencourt took to the stage for the historic event with a Washburn-esque build that flashed a new ‘Nuno’ logo on the headstock – and we have some questions

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Guitarists
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: 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