Washburn WI 18QT Review

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Overall Rating 3.75

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Features 3.5

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Quality 4.38

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Reliability / Value 2.5

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Washburn WI 18QT Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: U-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Diamond  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.65"  
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  • Tuners: Die-cast  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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There are better guitars than this one, but Washburn really did cover some of the market demands with WI 18QT model. It's actually a fairly good instrument that behaves well for the price asked. It might suit your playing style too, so it's worth checking out.

Carefully chosen set of features makes Washburn's WI 18QT a really good guitar. Some might say that it lacks some of the features, but WI 18QT's features still fulfill an average musician's needs. You won't be wrong to go for this axe 'cause it has a wide array of different sounds and a lot of possibilities for tweaking the sound to make it yours. Getting one of Washburn's WI 18QT is a way to go.

You can plug this baby into a toaster and, God knows, maybe it would sound as great as it does with any other amp. Seriously, Washburn made a WI 18QT, a terrific sounding instrument that deserves all the praise it can get. There is simply no need to change any stock-provided parts built into this axe, as it sounds professional all the way. Washburn's WI 18QT is a flawlessly sounding instrument.

Washburn did a good job. WI 18QT is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect WI 18QT to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Washburn did a really good job with WI 18QT guitar.

Some might say that Washburn didn't go all the way in providing a reliable and durable instrument, but WI 18QT isn't that bad. It will serve you well most of times, though you should be wary and have backups in situations where you feel WI 18QT might let you down, such as gigs and studio sessions.