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Description

The Washburn J28 Cumberland is the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation, ideal for musicians seeking a robust and resonant acoustic sound. This dreadnought-style guitar features a solid spruce top, which is renowned for its ability to project crisp, clear tones. Paired with its rosewood back and sides, this guitar delivers a rich harmonic depth that resonates beautifully, whether played softly or with gusto.

The mahogany neck is built for comfort and playability, making it easy for both beginners and seasoned players to explore the fretboard with confidence. The J28 Cumberland is also equipped with a rosewood bridge and fingerboard, adding to its aesthetic appeal and tonal stability. The nut and saddle are made from bone, which enhances sustain and resonance, ensuring that each note rings out with clarity.

For those looking to plug in and amplify their sound, this model comes with an onboard Fishman electronics system. This allows you to maintain the guitar's natural acoustic voice while enjoying the flexibility of electronic amplification.

Key Features:

  • Solid spruce top for enhanced projection
  • Rosewood back and sides for rich tonal depth
  • Mahogany neck with comfortable playability
  • Rosewood bridge and fingerboard
  • Bone nut and saddle for better sustain
  • Onboard Fishman electronics for amplified sound

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Washburn J28 Cumberland.

Build quality

  • Some owners note the laminate sides and back are well-crafted, offering a visually stunning appearance despite laminate construction.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Action may require adjustment out of the box to avoid playability issues.

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Features and functionality

  • The guitar is noted for its light weight, enhancing portability and ease of handling.

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Value and pricing

  • Owners report not paying more than £399, considering this a maximum price due to its construction and tonal quality.

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User experience

  • Owners describe the sound as well-rounded, not overly bright, contrary to common perceptions of maple-bodied guitars.

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mihneabecea

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jimmarchi1

Specs? What year is yours? What country was it manufactured in. Washburn notoriously outsources to factories all over the world and switches contractors at the drop of a hat. The same model from Japan in 1990 might be Korean in 1991. They look identical but aren't.

mihneabecea

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mihneabecea

And hold on a second: mine is J28SCEDL...

Artist usage

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See how Roger Waters uses Washburn J28 Cumberland

Roger Waters

Singer, Guitarist

Pink Floyd

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Roger Waters played this natural color jumbo guitar that appeared to be Washburn J28 during his first year of In the flesh tour (1999). The next year he replaced it with an Eric Clapton signature models by C. F. Martin: Bellezza Nera and the 000-28ECB.

Roger's J28 is (most likely) a SCEDL model (the S stands for solid top, CE designates this model as a cutaway electric, DL indicates that this is the deluxe model).

The Washburn J28 SCEDL Cumberland series jumbo body acoustic-electric guitar features deep cutaway neck access, solid spruce top and natural finish. Other features also include quilted maple back and sides and a shaped rosewood bridge. When you need to plug in, you will use the B-Band tape mic and preamp. The Maple neck has a 20 fret rosewood fingerboard, and 18:1 gear ratio gold tone Grover tuners on the rosewood veneered headstock.

See how Jared Leto uses Washburn J28 Cumberland

Jared Leto

Singer, Guitarist

Thirty Seconds to Mars

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Verified via YouTube

At 0:25 in this video, Jared Leto can be seen holding a Washburn J28 Cumberland.

Genre Usage

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