Up for your consideration is a used Washburn D60 SW Timber Ridge 1978 MIJ with case. These guitars rivaled Martin, Taylor, and Gibson for their sound and quality and construction. I believe this one was built by Terada Gakki, the same company that built the Shenandoah series for Martin. However, we don't know exactly who built them, the records are not clear.
An all-solid wood made in Japan acoustic from 1978 thru 1983, during Japan golden years of guitar building. Early versions were built by Yamaki. It is almost identical to the Yamaki Y60D, which is solid mahogany instead of Ovangkol. The only other differences are the fret board markers the trim on the head and the shape of the head stock. There is a minimal amount of man-made material, binding is multi layered maple and rosewood. The soft V-shaped neck is very easy to play and comfortable. The action is set where it should be about 2.25 mm at the 12th fret on the 6th string. It has a bone nut, saddle, and bridge pins. Comes with a hard shell case that fits perfectly.
If it were not for the following minor flaws, I would list this guitar as being in excellent condition. There is a hairline cracks above the fret boar on the base side, which has been repaired (see photo). There are a few other bumps that are consistent with a guitar of this age.
Comes with a hard shell case.
These are excellent guitars that rival Martin's for sound and quality of workmanship. Do some internet research and find out. The only reason I am selling is that I have two of them.
Model: D60SW
Year: 1981
Condition: Very good
Color: Natural
Body Wood: Solid Ovangkol
Top Wood: Sold Spruce
Pickguard: Ovangkol overlay
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
Neck Profile: Soft V
Frets: 20
Inlay: Dot
Bridge: Rosewood
Electronics: None
Tuners: Stock
Weight: 4lbs 12oz
Case: Yes
Please note that I am in St Paul not Strathcona. I do get into Edmonton often enough to make deliveries. I do take E-transfers and will ship upon completed payment.
