Washburn Guitars are built for artists and students of all ages across all musical genres, from blue grass to heavy metal, and everything in between. Every guitar in this catalog reflects the fundamental, hard working spirit of Washburn employees who craft and design each guitar. Washburn’s 120 year histo ry starts in Chicago and is one steeped in tradition of fine instrument making. Fro m the first dreadnought guitar, to the first jumbo flattop in the early part of the 20th century, Washburn continues to be a consistent leader in combining design, innovation and technology. Washburn Guitars are built with components that are essential for great playability for every artist. In this catalog you will see select Washburn artists ranging from multi-platinum re cording artists to emerging guitar virtuosos. You will see influencing musicians of to d ay and hero’s of tomorrow. We at Washburn feel that each artist fe a t u red in this catalog reflect the hard working spirit that go into making each guitar. Whether yo u’re a seasoned professional, a hobbyist or a serious student, you should feel confident knowing that your guitar represents exceptional quality at the best possible price. It is with great pride we present to you our 2005 guitar line The Washburn NC70 Idol USA Custom Shop Neck: Super chunky one-piece mahogany set neck with ebony fingerboard. 22 jumbo frets in great shape with no wear. Red ET inlay in the 12th fret. Mother of pearl oval skull inlay in the headstock. 18:1 ratio Grover Rotomatic tuners in perfect working condition. Buzz Feiten Tuning System. 1 11/16" nut width; 24 3/4" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod is in good working condition with Nick Cantanese signature on the truss rod cover. Body: Single cutaway, solid mahogany body with AAA figured maple modern carve top. Tone Pros stop tail & tune-o-matic bridge with chrome hardware. Guitar weighs 9 lbs 9.5 oz. Pickups: Active EMG ZW pickups with black bezels. Dual volume & tone controls with black speed knobs; 3-way toggle switch. All electronics are original & in perfect working condition. Case: Original deluxe hardshell case included with built-in hygrometer.