Washburn Idol WI590

[legniak1]

A $200 prs beats $3000 lp, are you kidding me. As a former Lp custom player i admit they are overpriced and u pay for the name but if you are talking $3000 lp, id cut my left nut off to have adam jones silverburst. Prs are great guitars but the s.e version are pretty average,well built but the mid range washburns are awesome,well built,play and sound great,unique features and honestly priced, i am a proud washburn player

[caulinrocker1]

@Starscream1985 buy a paul reed smith ... they are fantastic ... they cost as much as gibson at times but when they price them like that they make it worth every penny ... even their cheaper SE line (similar to the epiphone company from gibson) are the same as the more expensive prs counterparts only with minor differences that dont change quality at all ... $200 SE beats the hell out of a $3000 les paul ... $3000 Paul reed smith and nothing compares

[leonanim]

I have owned many Gibson guitars from the 50's 60's and 70's. They all had that beautiful Gibson sound, and many had flaws like the cheaper guitars. Some even worse. I don't buy Gibson any more. I think they are over-priced for the quality. Still a great guitar, when you can find one that is built well.

[Theostepopslova]

gibson is better

[gsnoorky]

Well, Washburn's putting out these again! So, they tried to pass off South Korean make as American some time ago: Another complaint with Washburn is that they should put all their Chinese guitars under the Lyon name and perhaps another name for Indonesian make (Samick). USA made should use the name "Washburn." It may prove hard to know where a Washburn is made--except Lyons (George Washburn Lyon).

[killsing]

@gsnoorky I think that all guitars that are imported must put the country of origin on the back of the headstock now. Samick is far and away the biggest maker of guitars in the world.More than 2/3 of ALL imports are made by samick regardless of the name on the headstock at factories all over the world, Epiphone, Ibanez,Dean,the list goes on and on. They are actually very good guitars.Washburn could only dream they owned that company. I have owned a Greg Bennett Samick and it was fantastic.

[killsing]

To the Fender die hard fans. Fender, unless you are willing to drop $5000.00 or more on a Custom Shop model is horrible these days. G&L is eating their lunch and Leo(RIP) is building them as he used to before they became a dollar grubbing company. Dean USA is maybe the best USA made guitar on the market as is the DBZ guitars. Phenomenal players and great resale on them too.

[killsing]

I have to agree that Gibson's (non Custom shop)guitars are very lacking sometimes. Like they don't care as much about quality as they used to. I have own just about every make and model Gibby made, I still love them but these USA Washy's are easily on par or better than even the custom shop Gibsons. Still one problem though, regardless of quality, the resale on Washburns are horrible. Fifteen years ago they were caught selling Korean as USA. Never recovered since even though it is a new company

[gsnoorky]

@killsing Haven't they been around for decades? They were and still are known for banjos,. I saw an old Washburn amp at a used shop--it appeared really aged--vintage. Hollow bodies, competing perhaps more directly with Gretsch than Gibson, have been around for quite a while, also. The country-type name "Washburn," hollow body appearance, banjos, and the trademark headstock likely send wrong perceptions to rock and metal players. Distorted imagination becomes real; I like the way Washburn feels.

[killsing]

@gsnoorky Yes,when I said they were a "new"company, I meant they have recently been sold to U.S. Music Corp who is doing all they can tore-build the washburn name. Washburn is a very old brand, well over 100 years. They fell on hard times appro 25 years ago and have never really recovered. It is a real shame because their quality is better than ever.

[myway43]

I [layed an Idol a while back. fantastic guitar. I have a question. i guess there are different thicknesses in the Idol line. I like my guitars thick. What Idol models maintain full thickness? Thanks

[ZenGuy12]

@Starscream1985 the fact is shit happens but no company wants to fess up. companies use people working the machines which, i think adds a nice soulful touch, but human error accounts for so much. a logo doesnt mean perfection, the guitar itself does

[mlmr11]

I own the Idol 570 and let me tell you it's the best kept secret on the planet.

Why these guitars aren't mentioned in the same breath with Hamer , PRS and other Elite players is beyond me.

This guitar , IMHO , is a fantastic display of American quality and craftsmanship.

[gitardiva]

@Starscream1985

I second that emotion...and I know PLENTY of other professional guitarists who feel that way. I can't tell you how many problems I've had with my 335 since I purchased it. On top of that, when I finally got it to the Gibson store/showroom in L.A., the guy had it in his hands for all of 2 minutes and asked "has this thing ever played/tuned well?". It's a piece of over-priced crap!!!!

[mlmr11]

@gitardiva I don't even deal with Gibson . I learned my lesson 20 years ago.

They're the hardest guitars on the planet to set up and they NEVER feel right.

My main guitars for years were Guild Starfire , Hamer USA Studio and a Charvel Model 6 HSS with coil tap in bridge. The Charvel electronics were so under rated. That was the quintessential shredders axe.

Anyway ......Washburn USA is the real deal. Great guitar

[GuitaristEliKing]

what does the buzz tuning system does?? please answer anyone

[a1gold174]

Have fun.

[a1gold174]

No, I haven't. And what does their customer service have to do with the quality of their guitars? I have played a Gibson live and in the studio more times than you can imagine (as well as Fender, Parker, and Schecter) through a Boogie and it's probably tied for the greatest guitar company, along with Fender. Everything has it's problems at one point or another; that doesn't mean you can't give it another chance.

[a1gold174]

Gibsons? Crap? I'm guessing you play a squier through a line 6. Give me a break. Next you'll be telling me how those overpriced tube amps suck.

[Xxtomzda1xX]

line 6 amps are gd.. i play my sg nd strat through one

[a1gold174]

I didn't say they were bad... I own one... but that idiot was implying they're top notch-live amps. Theyre great practice amps.

[cobyup10]

how can you demo a buzz feiten guitar and not tune up first...

[MrMemagNeman]

Idols are the awesome guitars!

Superior feel,great sound,features and price.

LP's are history once you get one of these.

Really,really great piece.

[PnoiTheKid]

apparently your the only one that knew that :/

[IlBoLt]

oh he's not the only one, believe me

[noooooooooam]

look's like les poul..! nice sound

[qrrbrbirbel2]

Has a very ACDC sound with the overdrive on, sounds awesome

[PnoiTheKid]

maybe people shouldnt market their guitars by trying to show how similar it is to another brand. just an idea, dont hate :]

[AvengeTheHopelsss]

gosh that guitar is a beauty

[voteforitnow]

i have a lyon that looks alot like this the only differnce is that mine sound well not so good u can hear the sound quality of it in my new video

[88mpny]

how much does this guitar go for? not list but selling price.. and do all WI 590 have chambered bodies? I understand no VCC just coil tapping right? thanks.

[KmtS31]

the sellling price is around $2,200. And yes, they all have chambered bodies. And lastly, no VCC, but the coil tap is actually better than the VCC imo.. hehe. hope i helped!

[MarijuanaGood4U]

still a fender strat fan i am.

[nickfromdtown1992]

@MarijuanaGood4U dude the way i feel right now makes me love your name. i love fender strats they get a real cutting distortion but i also like g&l strats. they sound just as good to me