Vintage MIJ Washburns - Mid-'70s to Mid-'80s

[spt]

There is an older serie, known to me as the Beckmen imports. Pike and JimSmithSr have some nice ones. I hope they'll start a thread on them as they are gorgeous.

This serie, also with Martinesque headstock, was crafted by Yamaki and was most likely produced until 82. (I found the thread on what everyone thinks of as vintage... It's clear that for some these are older rather than vintage Washburns)

The one I have is called the D-62. It's a classic looking solid spruce/rosewood Dreadnaught with slightly rounded shoulders. Mine is a '78.

If anybody wants to post some pics of other guitars from the same serie here, please do.

I'll start a separate thread on the triangular head serie.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Very nice looking! :AOK: Ok, you guys need to know the fret rules, pics AND clips or the gear does not exist!

 

[Dreadman]

Good thread SPT. That 62 looks well cared for (but I wouldn't expect any less from you). I sure wish I had one of the square-head rosewoods in my stable.

As close as I can come is my '79 D60SW
Solid Ovangkol back and sides
Solid Spruce top
Maple binding
Bone nut and saddle (stock)
Ovangkol pickguard (under the lacquer)

It's had some repairs and I still need to do some neck work on it but it's still a real nice fiddle. Beautiful sound.

Look what ya did now. I took it off the wall and dusted it off, now I've got treat it to a new set of strings and play it.

 

[tot_Ou_tard]

Ooooo, you guys have me gassing again for an acoustic. I do not own one.

 

[spt]

Ooooo, you guys have me gassing again for an acoustic.

Blaming one's gasses on someone else...Now, that's a fresh idea!
Seriously, I think it stinks.

 

[luvmyshiner]

Beautiful guitars guys. I still love the old ones. Tot, we have got to hook you up with an acoustic brother.

 

[Dreadman]

Ooooo, you guys have me gassing again for an acoustic. I do not own one.

Not even one?????
What do you play Neil Young on? LOL

 

[strumsalot]

Great looking guits guys. Definitely got me gassing for a 70's MIJ.

 

[Pike]

Nice ones SPT. Mine are both Martin style pegheads, which are definitly the high end Yamaki builds and great guitars. I'm not sure about the V style pegheads, I haven't come across any info stating that they are, though I know from those that own them, they are great guitars as well.

 

[spt]

Mine are both Martin style pegheads

I'm aware of the D-60. Which is the other one you own from that serie?

 

[Pike]

I'm aware of the D-60. Which is the other one you own from that serie?

A 1978 D66SW Prairie Song Custom. Another great MIJ Washburn is my 1974 W600.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/Pikeusa/W600.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c188/Pikeusa/Washburn1974Catalog-06-W500W600.jpg

 

[spt]

Ah... I had forgotten about the D-66.

Thanks for showing us that W600 of yours... Always a pleasure to see it.
Do you think you could get JimSmithSr to post some of his Beckmens? And if so, would you start a thread on them...?

 

[Pike]

Ah... I had forgotten about the D-66.

Thanks for showing us that W600 of yours... Always a pleasure to see it.
Do you think you could get JimSmithSr to post some of his Beckmens? And if so, would you start a thread on them...?

Sure, I'll ask him, but he started posting some pics of his collection on WGF, then took them down and disappeared.

 

[Pike]

Sure, I'll ask him, but he started posting some pics of his collection on WGF, then took them down and disappeared.

Message sent, hope to see Jim post some pics.

 

[luvzmocha]

Another Washout

I am glad I found you!

 

[luvmyshiner]

HEY! Luvzmocha, good to see you made the journey. Make sure you head over to "The Fret Players" and introduce yourself brother.:beer:

 

[Dreadman]

Good to see ya luvzmocha. Welcome to TheFret.

Like Shiner said, post an intro in the "The Fret Players" section. I'm sure everyone will be glad to see ya.

 

[Programmer]

Washburn Washout-Exit Program

Hey Washburn Lovers,
I am glad to find you all here. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and love of Washburns.
Cheers,
Programmer (Christine)

 

[Cal]

Hey Christine, good to see ya! :AOK:

Please introduce yourself (it's the custom here) here.

 

[strumsalot]

Hey Christine, how ya doing? Introduce yourself in The Fret Players.

 

[Programmer]

Introduction

Hello,
I am new to guitar playing and I enjoy reading the wisdom of a number of former Washburn listers. Thanks for welcoming me.
Cheers,
Programmer (Christine)

 

[sunvalleylaw]

Hi Programmer and welcome. Your introduction will get lost here. Surf on over to the "The Fret Players" sub-forum and post a little introduction. You will meet lots of nice folks here.

 

[donsjohns]

I am looking to buy a 1978- 1980 Washburn D62SW-6 string in Good+ condition. contact [email protected] with pics and description and of course How Much???

Thanks
Don Johnson

 

[donsjohns]

Hi, I am New and are looking to Buy a Washburn D62SW 6 string in Good+ condition. approximately a 1978 - 1980 with Martinesque style headpiece.
please send details with lots of pics to:[email protected]

THanks
Don Johnson

 

[lou]

This is my Yamaki from 1974 one of the very first builds for Washburn and it is a beauty and still plays great and the only thing wrong with it is that the top has some checking and the finish is crackling a bit but not through the wood and for a 52 year old 12er it has not bellied and the neck is still true.
I actually spoke with Jim recently and he values mine between 450-600 US and if I had the original case it would be closer to 800 and even though I am having a hard time playing it due to my finger tips loosing some sensation I just can't sell it off so I had offered it to my son-in-law to either keep it or trade it in for another acoustic of his choice.
I at one time thought of buying Pikes DB guitar but things went side ways and I don't remember why that never happened oh well at 72 I still have my D-2003S and can't be any happier.