Product Review: Washburn EA-20k Acoustic/Electric Guitar

I was in the market for a good acoustic / electric guitar. There were many options available in nearly every price range. I happened upon the Washburn EA-20k at a local music store. I played it and it felt and sounded great. I plugged it in and it felt great and sounded amazing. I was sold and I've used it as my main acoustic guitar since. Below is my review of the Washburn EA-20k guitar.

I was browsing one day in an upstate, NY music store and spotted the Washburn EA-20k guitar. The look of the figured koa wood immediately drew my attention. I picked it up and noticed a very nice balance and weight. I sat down and played the Washburn EA-20k for a few minutes. It sounded great and the neck felt like "buttah."

Then, I plugged the Washburn EA-20k into an amp. I was blown away at the rich and crystal clear sound of the Washburn EA-20k when amplified. Then, I looked at the price tag. $799 +tax. (ouch!) Too rich for my blood. I sadly placed the Washburn EA-20k back on the rack. Fast forward to a few months later. I stop by the same upstate, NY music store. I spot what appears to be the same guitar. The last I saw this instrument, it was $799 US without a case. 

Well this time, It had a tag on it for $599 US WITH a case. Now THAT'S more like it. I commented to the owner, "that's a hell of a price drop from $799". He replied that he still had that new $799 Washburn EA-20k in the back and that the one that I was looking at was a USED Washburn EA-20k. Well I picked it up. It didn't have a ding on it and hardly any fret ware. It sounded just as incredible as the one I played a few months earlier. 

I put $100 down on the Washburn EA-20k, put in some overtime at work and had it paid off to bring home in about 3 weeks. I've used it regularly since. It's traveled across the globe and back with me. Let's break it all down here and go over the fine points of the Washburn EA-20k.

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