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Description
The EA-50 Festival made in Japan (MIJ) by Washburn.
The EA-50 by Festival The EA50 was part of the Washburn Guitars “Festival Series” , a line of electro-acoustic/festival guitars designed in the 1980s for plugged and live use.
Combining a manageable body with electronics suitable for stage or rehearsal.
It’s considered quite rare: production was “very brief” in the late 1980s, which makes surviving EA50s somewhat uncommon.
Historically this model belongs to the era when Washburn instruments were often made in Japan , during a time when Washburn outsourced manufacturing overseas.
Specs:
• Model type: “Festival” electro-acoustic / acoustic-electric (thin-body “festival” style) guitar.
• Manufacture: Japan (Japanese-made / “MIJ”), late 1980s (e.g. 1987 / 1988).
• Electronics: Washburn EQ300 electro , On-board preamp / pickup system (as typical for Festival series).
• Finish / appearance: Known in colours such as “Black” , though other finishes (e.g. “Magma Burst” / more exotic finishes) have been documented for late-’80s EA50s.
• Rarity: Very low production numbers make this a rare bird today , few appear on resale markets.
Reviews
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Washburn EA50 - very beautiful and comfortable Electric-Acoustic guitar
Acoustic guitars aren't usually that appealing to my eyes, but when I saw the EA40 line, I really wanted one. First, I found the EA20, which was cheaper and didn't quite match all the distinctive details of the EA40. I chose this model, which has a headstock uncommon on Washburn Electric-Acoustic guitars from the 1990s, making the EA50 super rare, as it's almost impossible to find such models online. This EA50 differs from the EA40 only in the headstock and unusual paint schemes, of which there are at least four. This model differs from the EA20 in: 01. the tapering of the guitar body from the center to the neck and bridge; 02. a flatter body - the guitar appears slightly wider; 03. beautiful inlays instead of the usual stripes; 04. a split nut, like a tune-o-matic. Models were also made from different types of wood and could have their own distinctive features each year. This guitar is from 1987 and, considering its age, it has remained in perfect condition. When connected to an instrument cable, the guitar operates battery-free.
Below, for clarity, are the prices of the Electric-Acoustic series in 1989: EA-20 - $599.90; EA-20-12 - $639.90; EA-30 - $679.90; EA-30-12 - $719.90; EA-40 - $999.90; EA-40-12 - $1,039.90; EA-50 - $1,099.90.
Preferred Settings + Usage:
Turn the sound volume to maximum, increase the mid and high volume by 10-15%
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