Talk about staying power! In 1883, in Chicago Illinois, the first Washburn stringed instruments were built. 120 years later Washburn continues to build the finest string instruments, both in Chicago and all over the world. From the emerging Blues artists of the 1920's to players like Nuno Bettencourt, Jon Donais, Nick Catonese, and Joe Trohman who are leading the musical attack on the 21st century, Washburn's are there.

If you are looking for a modern guitar that will hold up to today's tough standards, instruments like the Washburn Idol, X- series and N-series guitars will fit the bill. Washburn hasn't forgotten their roots and the traditional players either. The Timbercraft, Cumberland, and Southwest series acoustics provide great acoustic and acoustic/electric tone at any price range. And the Washburn D series guitar's are the best selling, best performing, guitars on the market today. Washburn even makes mandolins and banjos for the bluegrass players.

If you want a combination of great value, great performance, and an impressive heritage from your instrument, check out the complete line of Washburn fine stringed instruments.