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Description

Step into the spotlight with the Washburn EA 20 Festival 1987, an acoustic-electric guitar that has been a staple for both stage and studio musicians for decades. Known for its impeccable craftsmanship, the EA 20 Festival series gained popularity in the late '80s, and this 1987 model is a testament to Washburn's dedication to quality and sound. Designed with a slim, comfortable body and a cutaway design, it provides easy access to the higher frets, making it perfect for intricate solos and smooth transitions.

The guitar boasts a built-in EQ system, allowing for seamless adjustments to your sound, whether you’re plugged into an amp or playing acoustically. Its superior electronics ensure that your performance is always crisp and clear, with a tone that can be both warm and bright depending on your playing style. This makes it versatile enough for various genres, from rock to folk, jazz to blues.

The EA 20 Festival is constructed with a spruce top, known for its resonance and clarity, paired with mahogany back and sides for a robust and full-bodied sound. The neck is crafted from mahogany as well, providing a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of elegance while enhancing the overall tonal quality.

Key Features:

  • Built-in EQ system for easy sound adjustments
  • Spruce top with mahogany back and sides for rich sound
  • Cutaway design for access to higher frets
  • Rosewood fingerboard for enhanced tonal quality
  • Slim body for comfortable playing experience
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Washburn EA20 Festival Series acoustic guitar demo

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Washburn EA20 Festival Series acoustic guitar demo

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Comparisons

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Features and functionality

  • The Washburn EA20 Festival features a jumbo body type, yielding a big, resonant sound ideal for rhythm guitarists seeking a fuller chord sound.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Washburn EA20 Festival was prominently used by Viktor Tsoi in nearly every concert in 1990, underscoring its reliability for live performances.

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vladyslave

Nice guitar

Top Wood: Spruce Back Wood: Flame Maple Sides: Flame Maple Bracing: Quarter Sawn Scalloped Sitka Spruce bracing Rosette: Faux-Abalone Type: Electro - Acoustic Guitars Shape: Festival Florentine Cutaway Style: 6 String Acoustic, Cutaway

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See how George Harrison uses Washburn EA 20 Festival 1987 White

George Harrison

Singer, Guitarist

The Beatles

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Here George playing song "Here Comes the Sun" on charity concert in 1987. London

See how Bob Dylan uses Washburn EA 20 Festival 1987 White

Bob Dylan

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Traveling Wilburys

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Bob Dylan used this guitar in the late 1980's He played Washburn EA 20 with Grateful Dead in 1987

See how Yuri Kasparyan uses Washburn EA 20 Festival 1987 White

Yuri Kasparyan

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In this photo, Yuri Kasparyan, together with Igor Tikhomirov, tunes Viktor Tsoi’s Washburn EA40 Festival Series 1983 White guitar.

See how Viktor Tsoy uses Washburn EA 20 Festival 1987 White

Viktor Tsoy

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The performance, 02-03 june 1990, in Doneck, Ukraine, Viktor Tsoy was played on white Washburn EA20 Festival Series Acoustic Guitar.

It was held in Donetsk at the Lokomotiv stadium for 24 hours from June 2 to 3, 1990. It was a response to the Green World anti-pollution project carried out by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono.

Timecode: 18:52

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