Blogging Ottinger (tim)Washburn X33 - So pretty
I have to list this one, because it is the prettiest strat-like guitar I think I’ve ever seen. I would have paid a few hundred more for this finish on my strat if it had been available. Not only did they not have one like this, they didn’t even have the transparent ‘butterscotch blonde’ that looks so great on the Telecaster. But that’s a different story. The coveted finish is like this:
I suppose I’m going to have to meander over to the Washburn shop and check this one out. The harmony central reviews are glowing. I guess some other people think they play as nice as they look. On the other hand, it is really hard to find a review for the X33. I don’t know why not. Maybe the price doesn’t attract as many reviews. The hardware is pretty much Washburn-brand, and that isn’t the same draw as if it were brand-name. I dont have a lot of industry cred (read: none) but I would certainly like to try one out and do a review.
Washburn has a really good handle on how a guitar should look, and what parts should go into it. They have these great sculpted bodies and transparent finishes that I wish Gibson and Fender would offer. The Washburns also come standard with a lot of the features that are popular “power ups” in the aftermarket. The grover tuners, intonation system, off-the-shelf pickups (often Duncans or EMGs), etc. Even the lower-end guitars of the line are beautiful.
I have to go check some of these guitars out. If they are half what they seem to be, the prices are insultingly low. This gorgeous babe of a guitar is selling around $400, and frequently less. How is that fair? Not that I’m complaining. I could have one or maybe two sometime.
i play an x33, which i really like. am a keen fan of washburn guitars (i also play an acoustic D11), so one could say im rather biased in my arguments. i have not had any problems with my x33 (i did have some Massive ones with a previous electric guitar), sounds fine to me, and being an strato-like model its highly versatile. i was recommended this guitar for its ratio quality-versatily-price, and i cant say am dissapointed. This being said, i have never tried a expensive brand, so i cant possible compare.
Comment by alberto — 2007-March-16 @ 10:28