Though our roots are firmly planted through providing some of history’s most well known, best valued and best selling acoustic and Americana instruments, your dreams have remained an important part of fulfilling our mission- to provide you with the perfect tool to achieve them.

We are sure you can find a musical partner in a Washburn, be it the historically significant Lakeside and DeLuxe, the quintessential acoustic-electric Festival, the luthier inspired Comfort, or our extensive variety of Americana models On this Website, we encourage you to explore the Washburn line of fine instruments. It is this background that inspires us to create instruments for you and we hope you experience the exceptional value, playability and voice that is Washburn. From early blues, to the inspiration behind the MTV Unplugged revival, to the modern day, Washburn has been a choice among the song-smiths of the day.ġ30 years of history is at the root of our strong foundation building high quality instruments. Many of the biggest names in folk, rock, and blues have played Washburn and some of the most significant trendsetting music has been played on a Washburn. An American institution, Washburn has built guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and more throughout the years.

Formed in Chicago, Illinois, Washburn has been building stringed instruments since 1883. With roots going back before the Civil War, Washburn began as a partnership between George Washburn Lyon and Patrick Healy. Whether it’s a guitar, banjo, or mandolin – if it’s a Washburn, it won’t let you down. CLASSIC VALUES WITH TODAY’S ADVANCESįor over 135 years, Washburn has been committed to providing the highest quality instruments. In the 80’s and 90’s the Washburn Festival series revitalizes the art of acoustic performance, contributing to the rise of “unplugged” performances. The Wing series continues the Washburn standard by delivering a show quality instrument at a home artist price. With the onset of the 1970’s, Washburn releases the Wing series, our first electric models. In 1930, Washburn merges with Tonk Brothers and releases the Solo Deluxe, the precursor of the auditorium style guitar and one of the best-selling guitars created. In 1912, Washburn releases the Lakeside Jumbo, the first dreadnought guitar. In the early 20th century Washburn continues to lead with quality guitars, banjos, and mandolins. In 1889, Washburn becomes the largest mandolin maker in America. George Washburn begins a legacy of greatness with the first Washburn stringed instruments, bringing quality instruments priced for home musicians.

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