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Washburn J28SCEDL Cumberland Jumbo Acoustic-Electric, Naturalby Washburn
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Features
- BBand tape mic and preamp
- AAA solid spruce top
- Maple neck with truss rod
- Tortoiseshell pickguard
- Full binding
Product Description
The Washburn J28SCEDL Cumberland Jumbo Acoustic-Electric delivers well-balanced sound with plenty of gusto. Modeled on the J28SDL, this striking Venetian cutaway design features a BBand tape mic and preamp for flawless amped tone, AAA solid spruce top, maple neck with truss rod, tortoiseshell pickguard, full binding, rosewood headstock veneer, rosewood fingerboard, exclusive Grover tuners, abalone rosette, and Buzz Feiten Tuning System.Reviews
Best sound I could findI am a semi-pro member of a regional acoustic trio that features a plethora of old time, Appalachian, and originals .... I purchased my Cumberland Jumbo instead of the Martin I had intended to buy. The deep rich bass and clear bell tone highs combined with the overall quality of construction and binding sold me on the spot and saved me quite a bundle (actually I did't save since I now had enough left over for a new Mandolin). I combined the purchase with the Washburn Jumbo hard case (a must have addition). Now some specifics:
The neck and action are suited for almost any playing style, from plain chording to intricate delta and Hawaiian tunings and hard strum or finger picking. The cut and shaping of the neck are reminiscent of the older original telecasters, and yet possess a more controllable bend and stretch. The fretting holds absolute "true", with a slight need to bend between C fret and E fret on the G string. When combined with nickle plated strings of " medium" gauges the sound is full and rich and still easy to solo a lead.
The "break-in' period was easily accomplished by placing the Cumberland, on it's stand' facing my Koss speakers for a week while tuned to a classical music station providing all of the needed frequencies and overtones . After the week I had no qualms about restringing and using it as my only guitar at a live gig (3 hrs) I was happily surprised to only need some minor tuning adjustments and only after hard strums or heavy note bending
The pickup/pre amp ( with feedback blanking)is superb and can be adjusted to add "fill" or "cranked and EQ'd" to rival a Strat or Les Paul. The substantial interior ribbing takes nothing away from the sound...on the contrary it appears that the ribbing was designed with both strength AND acoustics in mind.
The exterior finish and Mother of pearl inlays look quite impressive and are well done with out being overdone. This is one Guitar that should not be overlooked and should enter into consideration when acquiring a serious performance instrument. While Washburn does not have the same brand recognition as Martin, Taylor. or Gibson most of us play for the sound - not the bragging rights ! In my opinion the next step up would be a custom made KOA wood and at least 7-10 times the price.
