The History of Washburn Guitars

Some stories demand to be told. Told through music, through lyrics, through a cultural revolution. This is the story of Washburn Guitars. Steeped in the tradition of fine instrument making, Washburn Guitars dynamic 130 year history began in Chicago in 1883. The modern Washburn USA Custom Shop now resides just outside Chicago in Buffalo Grove, IL. Throughout this 130 years, Washburn saw the rise of acoustic guitar driven folk music through todays electric guitar dominated styles. As rock music has progressed, a new, harder form of rock has evolved. Born in the 60s and increasing in popularity through the 70s and 80s, Metal has become the most aggressive style of music in the world. Washburn has been a dominant force in the creation of some of the most brutal Metal ever produced. From Nazareth, UFO and Quiet Riot through Ozzy, Pantera and Disturbed to Decapitated and Gotthard, Washburn has been a part of the very fabric of Metal for decades. Artists that have played Washburn guitars throughout the years include Nuno Bettencourt (Extreme), Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley (Kiss), Dan Donegan (Disturbed), Dimebag Darrell (Pantera), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Ozzy, Whitesnake), Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck), Sammy Hagar, Trevor Rabin (Yes), JF (Kataklysm), Vogg (Decapitated), Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne and Hellyeah), just to name a few Washburn continues to be a consistent leader in combining design, innovation, and technology to deliver the rich, bold sounds for a vast musical landscape. Whether you chug or shred, there is a Washburn that has chosen you to be its master.

Parallaxe, the way a shred guitar should be

Utilizing our 130 years of guitar crafting knowledge and experience and combined with a love and passion for guitars, we have created our most advanced rock/ metal guitar. The line includes features that most demanding rock/metal players have requested for years in their guitars. Parallaxe guitars are designed specifically for modern chops intensive shredders. No corners have been cut, no compromises have been made in design or features; it is the perfect shred machine.

Stephens Cutaway / Full Access Set Neck Joint

All Parallaxe guitars feature either the highly respected Stephens extended cutaway (bolt on), or a full access neck joint (set neck), which allows for completely unrestricted access up to the last fret. These guitars will allow your left hand to play all over the neck without having to change the hand position.

USA Pickups
All Parallaxe guitars are loaded with either Seymour Duncan passive or EMG active pickups. These guitars are designed for rock & metal , therefore we optimized the pickup selection to achieve a perfect metal tone right out of the box.

FR Original
All Parallaxe tremolo equipped guitars feature an Original Floyd Rose. Its made of hardened steel, which allows both better sustain and resonance.

Buzz Feiten
The Buzz Feiten tuning system solves tuning and intonation problems that regular guitars have, and it allows for perfect chords and intervals throughout the neck.

Spring silencers
All tremolo springs are mechanically muted in order to avoid unwanted spring resonance.

Super Jumbo Frets

All Parallaxe guitars are fitted with Super Jumbo Frets, for more precise and faster playing.

Oversized Brass block

All Floyd Rose equipped guitars feature an oversized brass-block bridge. The block is a critical part that affects the overall tone more than any other component in the guitar. It will increase sustain and resonance, making the guitar sound fuller and more alive even when unplugged.

Series/Parallel Push/Pull Switches

Series / parallel switch for each pickup gives maximum tonal versatility, still without the hum.

Grover 18:1/ Locking Tuners

All tremolo equipped guitars feature Grover 18:1 tuners, allowing for a more precise and stable tuning. All non tremolo equipped guitars feature Grover 18:1 locking tuners.

Full Contact Bridge

All PXL20 series guitars are loaded with a full contact bridge. This bridge highly improves string to body sound transmission, increasing sustain and overall acoustic volume.

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PXM SERIES
The PXM Series has been designed with the modern metal guitarist in mind. No corners cut, no compromises have been made in the design of the Parallaxe PXM Series. These guitars are packed with a ton of features yet unseen in production guitars, all tailored with the shredder guitarist in mind.

PXM20FRFBCBM

Stephens Cutaway / Full Access Set Neck Joint

FR Original

Spring silencers

Oversized Brass block

Grover 18:1/ Locking Tuners

USA Pickups

Buzz Feiten

Super Jumbo Frets

Series/ Parallel Push/ Pull Switches

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PXM SERIES

Photo by Greg Heritier

PXM20EFTBM

PXM20FRFBCBM

PXM27EC

PXM18EB

PXM10FRQTBLM

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PXS SERIES
The PXS series represents our determination to build the perfect rock and metal guitar for todays most demanding professional players. These guitars are loaded with features eliminating the need for aftermarket modification. With comfortable access to the highest frets, big tone and fast necks you wont find a better choice for your recording and live performances.

PXS10EDLXTBM

Stephens Cutaway / Full Access Set Neck Joint

FR Original

Spring silencers

Oversized Brass block

Grover 18:1/ Locking Tuners

USA Pickups

Buzz Feiten

Super Jumbo Frets

Series/ Parallel Push/ Pull Switches

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PXS SERIES
PXS20EC PXS10EDLXTBM PXS20FRTBB

PXS SERIES
PXS10FRDLXWB PXS10FRQTR PXS10EC

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PXL SERIES
The PXL Series are loaded with unique features such as full contact bridge, custom carved back and Buzz Feiten Tuning system offering uncompromised performance and playability. These stylish guitars have an unsurpassed playing comfort with total access neck and increased tone and sustain. No matter what style of music you are playing, these single cut working machines will bring your stage and studio works to a whole new level.

PXL20B

Full Access Set Neck Joint

FULL CONTACT BRIDGE

Grover 18:1 Locking Tuners

USA Pickups

Buzz Feiten

Super Jumbo Frets

Series/ Parallel Push/ Pull Switches

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PXL SERIES
PXL20EWH PXL10WA PXL10QWBM PXL10EC PXL20B

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PXM20
HEADSTOCK
HARDWARE HEADSTOCK BINDING MACHINE HEAD Black nickel Washburn 3+3 headstock / angled neck no binding Grover 18:1 Locking on PXM20EFTBM Grover 18:1 on PXM20FRFBCBM XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 25.5/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece quartersawn maple Locking on PXM20FRFBCBM Graphite on PXM20EFTBM Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Carved top) Mahogany w/ Flame Maple veneer on PXM20FRFBCBM Alder on PXM20EFTBM no binding Full Access Set Neck Original FR / with 36 mm brass tremolo block - on PXM20FRFBCBM, Tune-o-matic / string thru on PXM20EFTBM SD Jazz/TB6B on PXM20FRFBCBM EMG 85N/81B on PXM20EFTBM 1V, 1T w/ series / parallell switching on PXM20FRFBCBM 1V, 1T on PXM20EFTBM 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Fl. Black Cherry burst on PXM20FRFBCBM Trans Black Matte on PXM20EFTBM

PXM27
Black nickel Washburn 4+3 headstock / angled neck no binding Grover 18:1 Locking XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 25.5/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 5 ply quartersawn Maple x 3 / Mahogany x 2 graphite Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Carved top) Alder no binding Full Access Set Neck Tune-O-Matic/String Thru EMG707 EMG707 1V, 1T 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Black matte

PXM10
Black nickel Washburn 3+3 headstock / angled neck no binding Grover 18:1 XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 25.5/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece quartersawn maple Locking Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Flat top) Mahogany w/ Quilted Maple veneer no binding Stephen's Extended Cutaway Bolt On Original FR / with brass tremolo block - 36mm SD Jazz SD TB6 1V, 1T w/ series / parallell switching 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Transblue matte

PXM18
Black nickel Washburn 4+4 headstock / angled neck no binding Grover 18:1 lockiing XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 27/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 5 piece maple/mahogany graphite Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Flat top) Alder no binding Stephen's Extended Cutaway Bolt On Fixed bridge EMG808 EMG808 1V, 1T 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Black Gloss

PXS20
Black nickel Washburn 6 in line headstock / angled neck white single Grover 18:1 XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 25.5/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece quartersawn maple Locking on PXS20FRTBB Graphite on PXS20EC Ebony single white Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Carved top) Mahogany w/ Flame Maple veneer on PXS20FRTBB Alder on PXS20EC single white Full Access Set Neck Original FR / with 36 mm brass tremolo block on PXS20FRTBB Tune-o-matic / string thru on PXS20EC SD Jazz/TB6B on PXS20FRTBB EMG 85N/81B on PXS20EC 1V, 1T w/ series / parallell switching on PXS20FRTBB 1V, 1T on PXS20EC 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Trans black gloss on PXS20FRTBB Black matte on PXS20EC

PXS10DLX
Black nickel Washburn 6 in line headstock / angled neck white single Grover 18:1 Locking on PXS10EDLXTBM Grover 18:1 on PXS10FRDLXWB XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 25.5/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece quartersawn maple Locking on PXS10FRDLXWB Graphite on PXS10EDLXTBM Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Flat top) Mahogany w/ Flame Maple veneer on PXS10DLXFRQWB Alder on PXS10EDLXFTBM single white Stephen's Extended Cutaway Bolt On Tune-O-Matic/String Thru SD Jazz/TB6B on PXS10FRDLXWB EMG 85N/81B on PXS10EDLXTBM 1V, 1T w/series/parallell switching on PXS10FRDLXWB 1V, 1T on PXS10EDLXTBM 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Trans black matte on PXS10EDLXTBM Wine Burst gloss on PXS10FRDLXWB

PXS10
Black nickel Washburn 6 in line headstock / angled neck no binding Grover 18:1 Locking on PXS10EC Grover 18:1 on PXS10FRQTR XL-120 D'Addario standard thin 25.5/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece quartersawn maple Locking on PXS10FRQTR Graphite on PXS10EC Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Body Shape (Flat top) Mahogany w/ Flame Maple veneer on PXS10FRQTR Alder on PXS10EC no binding Stephen's Extended Cutaway Bolt On Original FR / with 36 mm brass tremolo block on PXS10FRQTR Tune-o-matic / string thru on on PXS20EC SD Jazz/TB6B on PXS10FRQTR EMG 85N/81B on PXS10EC 1V, 1T w/ series / parallell switching on PXS10FRDQTR 1V, 1T on PXS10EC 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Black matte on PXS10EC Trans red gloss on PXS10FRQTR

PXL20
Black Washburn 3+3 headstock / angled neck 3 ply binding Grover 18:1 Locking EXL110 D'Addario standard LP 24 3/4/ 22F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece mahogany graphite Ebony white binding Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Idol Body Shape (Carved top), 2" Mahogany 3 ply black binding Full Access Set Neck Tune O matic fixed bridge with sustain plate SD 59/JB on PXL20B EMG 85N/81B on PXL20EWH 2V, 1T w/ series / parallell switching on PXL20B 2V, 1T on PXL20EWH 3-way Toggle switch with Black knobs White gloss on PXL20EWH Black Gloss on PXL20B

PXL10
Black nickel Washburn 3 +3 headstock / angled neck no binding Grover 18:1 Locking EXL110 D'Addario standard LP 24 3/4/ 24F, with Buzz Feiten Tuning System 1 piece mahogany graphite Ebony None Super Jumbo Frets Parallaxe Idol Body Shape (Carved top), 1 1/2" Mahogany on PXL10WA and PXL1EC, Mahogany w/ maple veneer cap on PXL10QWBM no binding Full Access Set Neck Tune O matic String Thru SD 59/JB on PXL10QWBM / WA EMG 85N/81B on PXL10EC 2V, 1T w/ series / parallell switching on PXL10QWBM / WA 2V, 1T on PXL10EC 3-way Toggle switch with Black nickel knobs Quilted Wine Burst on PXL10QWBM Walnut Matte on PXL10WA, Black Matte on PXL10EC

NECK

STRINGS SCALE/FRET NECK MATERIAL NUT F/B MATERIAL BINDING FRET WIRE

BODY

BODY SHAPE BODY MATERIAL BINDING

All specifications subject to change without notice

JOINT PLATE TAIL & TAIL PIECE PICKUPS

CONTROLS SWITCH FINISH

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Washburn ARTISTS
NLEY PAUL STA

Jrgen Breforth - Mad

Max

Requena - CrisiX

AugustO Lopes - Fanttasma

Paul Mitiyanine

- The Fading

NUNO BETTENCOURT

JENNIFER BATT

EN

TREVOR RA

BIN

Andrea Quartarone

Michael Schenker

Michael Voss Band, MAD MAX

Eugene Berger

Jimmy Hiltula - Sister

Sin

Jean FrancOIs -

KATAKLYSM

Jacek Krolik - Session Ace

- The New Black Fabian Schwarz

Wiktor Daraszkiewicz - PROLETARYAT

Vladimir Kuzmin

Skawa

GREG TRIBBETT
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STU HAMM

VINCE NEIL

Waclaw

yka vogg Kielt

- decapitate

Z TAII & CARLO HERNNDE BLES - Splitheaven RO UE ZQ V O DR PE

Freddy Scherer - Gott

hard

Busi - CrisIX

HANS van even

Matze Wurm,

Alias Eye

Sascha Jahn - Endstille

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