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Washburn Pilsen Idol electric and D78SW acoustic
Ready For Prime Time

Most often when you see a Washburn guitar, it’s in the hands of artist endorsees (including Nuno Bettencourt, Dimebag Darrel Abbott, etc.). For whatever reason, though, the brand has traditionally had a relatively low profile in local music stores.

Washburn intends to change that with the PI70 Pilsen Idol. Billed as a “working musician’s guitar” and made in its custom shop just outside of Chicago, the Pilsen is named after a working-class Chicago neighborhood and the company says it “exemplifies the craftsmanship and work ethic [of] the employees in Washburn’s custom ...
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