![]() ![]() BR was considered to be crack-prone and mahogany was the preferred wood for most models and manufacturers. In the early 20's Washburn was publishing information that they were using a 3 layer lamination process that was actually quite expensive and was being done for durability and stability - they also somehow in doing the lam often were able to match up the inside AND outside grain). The history of Washburn stringed instruments, the makers, the construction and the specs is confused and convoluted to say the least. ![]() Is the use of laminates always a compromise on tone? Does a guitar made of this material age differently than one with solid Brazilian? Any feedback on the tonal differences between this type of laminate and solid BRW would be greatly appreciated! Evan I also think they made these with 2 layers of BRW much in the same way that you see on the wartime Maple Gibsons. My understanding is that this was done not to cut costs but to make the guitar more durable. I read that they used laminated BRW on these and was wondering if anyone has played one. Hi, I have a lead on a 1930s 00 sized X braced Washburn with Brazilian RW back and sides. ![]()
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