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The Washburn EA15 acoustic-electric guitar is a highly capable instrument ready for any stage or studio. Featuring a mini-jumbo cutaway body with a stunning flamed maple top, catalpa back and sides and Washburn's EQ4T preamp system with built-in tuner, the EA15 delivers balanced tone and plug-in-ready performance. The 1-11/16" nut width and 25-1/2" scale length provide comfortable playability, while the cutaway allows easy access to upper frets.

EQ4T Preamp Provides Total Tone Control

The EA15 comes equipped with Washburn's EQ4T preamp, designed in collaboration with electronics pioneer Barcus Berry. Featuring an onboard tuner, bass/mid/treble EQ controls and notch filter, the EQ4T provides comprehensive tone shaping for any performance setting. Connect the 1/4" hi-Z output to your amplifier or the XLR lo-Z output to a PA system.

Mini-Jumbo Cutaway Body Delivers Articulate Tone

The EA15's mini-jumbo cutaway body produces a focused yet punchy tone with clear articulation. The cutaway provides comfortable access to upper frets for intricate solos or chord melodies. The flamed maple top adds visual flair while contributing to a balanced acoustic voice. Quarter-sawn spruce bracing enhances projection and tonal balance.

Catalpa Back and Sides Provide Acoustic Resonance

The EA15's catalpa back and sides produce a resonant yet controlled acoustic tone to complement the articulate flamed maple top. Catalpa is a hardwood similar to mahogany, with a slightly brighter tone. Combined with the mini-jumbo body shape, the catalpa back and sides help create the EA15's balanced acoustic voice.

Open Box Washburn EA15 Festival Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Tobacco Burst
Open Box Washburn EA15 Festival Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Tobacco Burst
Open Box Washburn EA15 Festival Series Acoustic-Electric Guitar Level 1 Tobacco Burst

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  • Barcus-Berry EQ4T with Bass, Mid, Treble and Presence control
  • Faux abalone rosette
  • 2-way trussrod
  • Dot inlays

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Body
  • Body type: Mini Jumbo
  • Cutaway: Single
  • Top wood: Flame maple
  • Back and sides: Catalpa
  • Bracing pattern: Quartersawn scalloped Sitka spruce
  • Body finish: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Not specified
  • Nut width: 1.69" (43 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Engineered wood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: Not specified
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
  • Brand: Barcus-Berry
  • Configuration: Soundhole mounted preamp
  • Preamp EQ: 4-band
  • Feedback filter: Notch
  • Tuner: Yes
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Not specified
  • Tuning machines: Chrome die-cast
  • Bridge: Alternative
  • Saddle and nut: GraphTech NuBone
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: China

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4.06

17 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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I absolutely love this guitar
Crack in top behind bridge appeared in less than a year
Love my Washburn!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Love this guitar!

I came in looking to get a Seagull S6 for about twice the price and while looking around saw this baby. I thought it's a Washburn and a good price so I picked it up and loved it from the first strum. It sounds great and is very fun to play. I love the look and feel. It is perfect for me and I keep finding myself wanting to pick it up and play it. Great guitar and a great price!

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

I would not buy this product again!

Neck action is very high and keeps getting higher with tuning! this Guitar is unplayable!! I wanted a small guitar for my Nine year old Great Grandson to start lessons and this isn't the one ! I am going to a thin line Yamaha!!

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing13
  2. Jamming6
  3. Small Venues4
  4. Recording3
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Poor Quality3
  2. Requires Constant Tuning2
  3. Flat Sound1
  4. Did not have pick guard. But that's my overlook1
  5. Electronic did not work correctly had to return1
Describe Yourself
  1. Novice8
  2. Experienced5
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Fun To Play12
  2. Good Feel12
  3. Stays In Tune11
  4. Consistent9
  5. Good Audio9

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • amazing deal

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bychase

    fromsan clemente, ca

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    all of my friends want to play this guitar. it's amazing for the price and it sounds perfect. i have friends with acoustics triple the price and this sounds as good, if not better than all of them. not to mention it looks amazing.

  • I absolutely love this guitar

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byRussell

    fromGray, jy

    From my first guitar I absolutely love it sounds good plays good and if it's me perfect

  • I would definitely buy this guitar again.

    5

    submitteda year ago

    bySteve

    fromCorona CA

    I recently visited my local GC "just lookin'l. I wasn't looking for anything in particular. I saw this Washburn hanging on the wall and thought I'd give it a try. I was, and still am, very pleased with the looks, feel and sound, especially in the lower range. All this for under $200? Yes please.

  • I would buy this product again.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGene

    fromSevern, MD

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play this guitar weekly. The Washburn Festival model is extremely comfortable to play and it sounds great.

  • Amazing

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byBud

    fromWendell nc

    This ea15 is the best sounding guitar I played. Stays in tune great. Wish the nut was wider but practice takes care of this. Highly recommend buying it .the only thing close to me was the guild Bob Marley

  • I would not buy this product again!

    1

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byAllan

    fromMilwaukee Wi.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Neck action is very high and keeps getting higher with tuning! this Guitar is unplayable!! I wanted a small guitar for my Nine year old Great Grandson to start lessons and this isn't the one ! I am going to a thin line Yamaha!!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byChadsky

    fromEscondido, CA

    New to this, so if I want to use a guitar strap I only see one place to hook and that's the bottom, where do I hook the other side of my strap?

    New to this, so if I want to use a guitar strap I only see one place to hook and that's the bottom, where do I hook the other side of my strap?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It requires a separate accessory - Taylor Strap Adapter Brown

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bypayt

    fromTallahassee FL

    what strings come on the guitar

    what strings come on the guitar

    Open Reply - Beau
    Washburn's ship with light-gauge D'addario strings, though most acoustic instruments can accept any standard acoustic guitar string gauge.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMichelle

    fromFL

    Does this have a solid or a laminate top?

    Does this have a solid or a laminate top?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a laminated top.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bypayton

    fromtallahassee florida

    is this guitar eligible for the 15% off cyber Monday coupon

    is this guitar eligible for the 15% off cyber Monday coupon

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar is eligible for the 15% off Cyber Monday coupon.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byVince

    fromundisclosed

    Can someone please give me the model #, I'm trying to figure out what case fits it. Thanks.

    Can someone please give me the model #, I'm trying to figure out what case fits it. Thanks.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This is the EA15ATB-A-U. If you need some help finding the right case, give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you a couple options.