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Open Box Washburn EA55G-A Festival Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 2 Koa Burst 197881295103
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Description
Washburn's EA55G Koa Festival acoustic-electric guitar brings together exotic looks and versatility. Featuring a koa top and catalpa back and sides, the mini-jumbo cutaway body produces a focused yet resonant tone perfect for live performance or recording. The EA55G is equipped with premium electronics from Barcus Berry, including an onboard tuner and EQ controls, to provide plugged-in tone shaping options.
Exotic Koa Top Adds Visual Intrigue and Rich Tone
The EA55G's koa top gives it a distinctive appearance and contributes to the guitar's lush tone. When paired with catalpa back and sides, the koa top helps produce rich overtones and a clear, articulate sound. The smaller mini-jumbo body provides comfortable playability for musicians of all skill levels.
Premium Barcus Berry Electronics Offer Versatile Tone Control
Barcus Berry designed the EA55G's pickup and preamp system to give players maximum control over their plugged-in sound. An onboard tuner ensures accurate tuning, while bass, middle, treble and presence controls allow for precise EQ adjustments. The preamp's feedback resistance allows for higher stage volumes without issues.
Familiar Neck and Hardware Provide Solid Playability
The EA55G's mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a familiar feel for most acoustic guitarists. Twenty frets offer versatility, while chrome Grover-style tuners provide accurate and stable tuning. White binding on the neck and body adds a touch of elegance.
Gloss Finish and Abalone Rosette Complete the Look
A buffed gloss finish protects the EA55G's exotic woods while enhancing their natural beauty. An abalone rosette surrounds the soundhole, adding a decorative touch.
Specs
Body
- Body type: Mini jumbo
- Cutaway: Single
- Top wood: Koa
- Back and sides: Catalpa
- Bracing pattern: X
- Body finish: Koa Burst gloss
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: C
- Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
- Fingerboard: Tech wood
- Neck wood: Mahogany
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Number of frets: 21
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Pickup/preamp: Yes
- Brand: Barcus Berry
- Configuration: Sidemounted preamp
- Preamp EQ: 4-band
- Feedback filter: No
- Tuner: Yes
- Headstock overlay: Walnut
- Tuning machines: Gold die-cast
- Bridge: Tech wood
- Saddle and nut: NuBone
- Number of strings: 6
- Special features: Tonewoods
- Case: Sold separately
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: China
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Reviews
4.55
11 Reviews
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
5
Impressive. Most Impressive.
Had an extra hard shell case to fill, so I drove out to the Guitar Center to look around. Been wanting to add an acoustic-electric to the collection, and played quite a few new and used models, and then this one caught my eye. I'll admit that I never really liked Washburn guitars, from the few I saw back in the 80's, but I decided I'd give it a chance. BLOWN AWAY! I was instantly impressed by the rich sound, and projection from the small body of this guitar. Action was perfect, and fretted clean all the way up to last fret, with perfect intonation. Fully bound, book matched wood, abalone inlay, and she shines like a diamond. I was so happy on my drive home I went out of my way to swing by and show it off to my drummer.
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Most Liked Negative Review
2
Plays terrible
Bought this guitar for me and bought a Mitchel for my son. The washburns action was awful, feet bourd was dry and not very comfortable. My sons cheaper Mitchell plays 10 times better than this guitar. So I'm returning it and buying another Mitchell.
Filters
Best Uses
- Practicing10
- Small Venues7
- Jamming6
- Recording5
- School Bands3
Cons
- Requires Constant Tuning1
- So pretty dont want to handle that much.1
- sharp fret ends and no neck strap button.1
- Sharp frets. I had to file down the edges1
Describe Yourself
- Experienced6
- Novice3
- Professional Musician2
Pros
- Good Feel10
- Fun To Play9
- Good Audio9
- Stays In Tune9
- Consistent7
Reviewed by 11 customers
No regrets!
submitteda year ago
byJeffrey
fromMichigian
What a beautiful guitar for one. So much for the price. Sounds and plays great.
Great Guitar!!!
submitted2 years ago
byRod
fromDolores, Co.
This guitar spoke to me and said take me home, and I'm so glad I did. I played about a dozen guitars and this thing knocked me out. Best looking and sounding of all. Beautiful finish over mahogany body and neck, The neck was set up perfect and intonation is perfect. Needed fret filing and strap button. Great purchase.
Great playing guitar
submitted2 years ago
byJohnny
fromHouston, TX
Great guitar and you can't beat the price. It sounds great both unplugged and plugged in and stays in tune. I've gigged in various venues with it and it hasn't let me down. The built in tuner is nice to have as well. The set up right out of the box was excellent. I'd give 5 stars but the fret edges were very sharp and I had to file down the edges of the entire neck. Easy fix and she plays great!
Nice price for good guitar
submitted3 years ago
bySam
fromNorth Carolina
Great playing guitar!
Good guitar, especially for beginners
submitted4 years ago
byAsh D
fromNew York
Recommended for beginners
Great for the money
submitted4 years ago
byBuehler, B
fromGreat Bend, Ks
I play in an acoustic duo and am looking forward to trying this out. We both play high end Takamine most of the time and while I dont expect this to sound that good I do love the feel of the slimmer body, but what you gain in comfort you give up in sound with the slim body. Oh well love the look and feel of the washburn and I can EQ it and make it sound very good im sure. My main concern is it staying in tune for a 60-75 min set...well see. I set and played many guitars for 2-3 hrs when i bought this and I can safely say it sounded the best of all the ones i played and many i played were in the 700-800 range. Maybe cheaper electronics or cheaper build idk but like i said for the money you cant go wrong.
Q&A
Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.
submitted2 years ago
asked byRhythm801
fromTopeka ks
Is it solid koa or a laminate on top or bottom, sides?
The top, sides and back of the Washburn EA55G-A are laminated.submitted4 years ago
asked byMate
fromKirkland, WA
What guitar cases will this instrument fit in?
Take a look at the "Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case"submitted5 years ago
asked byLc_babe
fromMount sinai, ny
Does this guitar have knobs to attach a strap?
Yes it does have knobs to attach a strapsubmitted5 years ago
asked byAiram
fromLee's Summit, MO
What is the depth measurement?
This guitar has a 2.125" body depth.submitted5 years ago
asked byLil' Juice
fromScotts Mills, OR
How is the Barcus Berry LX-4 powered? Does it take a 9 volt battery? Is a battery(s) supplied?
Yes it's a 9V and the battery is included.submitted6 years ago
asked byClancy
fromCharlotte Tx
Does this guitar have a truss rod in the neck?
This guitar does have a truss rod in the neck.submitted6 years ago
asked byPatrick
fromundisclosed
How much smaller is this guitar compaired to a full size? Is it shorter? Are the frets not spaced as wide as a full size guitar?
This guitar has the scale length of a standard size guitar but with a slightly smaller body.submitted6 years ago
asked byCOREY
fromTX
Which hard case would be best for this guitar?
Any Single cutaway dreadnought case will work
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