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Washburn Festival EA15 Mini Jumbo Cutaway, Acoustic Electric Guitar, Tobacco Burst

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Style: Alternative Engineered Wood


Features

  • Comfortable mini-jumbo cutaway Body is easier to play for those that find the larger dreadnought & Grand auditorium shapes uncomfortable
  • Perfect for smaller players, young learners, or musicians looking for the more focused and intimate voice of a small bodied guitar provides
  • Flame Maple top, Catalpa back and sides with quarter sawn scalloped Sitka Spruce bracing
  • Plug-in ready and pre-equipped with a Barcus-Berry pickup/electronics with an onboard Tuner and EQ controls and feedback resistance
  • Cutaway design makes access to the upper Frets a breeze

Description

Washburn designed the festival series to address the needs of the performing musician and it has succeeded for over 25 years. The festival series was the standard acoustic/electric guitar seen on MTV's “unplugged” series and has since become one of the best selling and most copied guitars on the market. A comfortable body teamed up with quality Barcus-Berry electronics, hardware, and fine woods allows the pristine, crystalline highs to blend perfectly with a full, well rounded low end. From the Manufacturer Washburn designed the Festival series to address the needs of the performing musician and it has succeeded for over 25 years. The Festival series was the standard acoustic/electric guitar seen on MTV's "Unplugged" series and has since become one of the best selling and most copied guitars on the market. A large body teamed up with quality electronics, hardware, and fine woods allows the pristine, crystaline highs to blend perfectly with a full, well rounded low end.

Specs & Other Info

SpecificationDetails
BrandWashburn
FinishTobacco Burst
Top MaterialMaple
Body & Back MaterialCatalpa
Neck MaterialMaple
Fretboard MaterialEngineered Wood
String CompositionBronze
Hand OrientationRight
Bridge SystemWood
Weight6 pounds
Dimensions46 x 8 x 19 inches
Model NumberEA15ATB-A
Launch DateMarch 18, 2016
Scale Length25.5 inches
String GaugeLight
Number of Strings6

Frequently asked questions

The Washburn Festival EA15 acoustic-electric guitar uses a standard 9V battery to power its preamp system. This is easily accessible through the guitar's body, typically near the bottom strap button.

Yes, you can play the Washburn Festival EA15 without an amplifier. It is an acoustic-electric guitar, which means it produces sound acoustically through its body construction and can also be amplified by connecting it to an external amplifier.

The Washburn Festival EA15 stands out because of its mini jumbo cutaway body shape, which provides a rich and full sound with easier access to the upper frets. Its striking Tobacco Burst finish and onboard preamp for amplification also make it unique.

Yes, the Washburn Festival EA15 is suitable for beginners. Its comfortable body size, easy playability, and built-in preamp system for both acoustic and amplified playing make it a versatile choice for those starting their musical journey.

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🚀 Abunda's Overview

This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.


The array of feedback on this guitar underscores its commendable sound quality and overall performance, especially considering its price point. Users appreciate its beautiful finish, advanced features like built-in tuners and effects, and how it compares favorably to more expensive brands. However, quality control issues, such as electronics glitches, fretwork problems, and finish imperfections, have marred the experience for some. Generally, the product is celebrated for its value for money, with its sound and aesthetics receiving particular praise.

Pros

  • 🎵 Excellent sound quality that rivals more expensive brands
  • 🎸 Beautiful finish with attention to detail
  • 🔧 Comes with handy features like built-in tuners and strings from reputable brands
  • 💸 Great value for the price point
  • 👍 Comfortable to play, even for long sessions

Cons

  • 🔨 Quality control issues with electronics, frets, and finish imperfections
  • 🎚 Some users find the tuner difficult to use and had to make additional modifications for comfort
  • 🛠 Complaints about setup and the need for adjustments to achieve desired playability

Should I Buy It?

If you're looking for an acoustic-electric guitar that offers a solid performance and visual appeal without breaking the bank, this could be a worthy choice. However, potential buyers should be aware of possible quality control issues. This instrument is ideal for hobbyists and intermediate players, although professional players might find it suitable as a backup or practice guitar. Overall, considering its pros outweigh the cons for most, it's a recommended buy, especially for those able to handle any minor tweaks or repairs.


  • Washburn ea15
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
Surprised by the quality, and sound it provides for what they call a low budget guitar. Took a chance on a used but in good condition offering from Amazon. Best 180.00 I spent on a guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021 by po'okela

  • Awesome and sounds great
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
Loved the sounds
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019 by RaLpHCrEeD1780

  • My new ETA 1580b acoustic-electric cutaway
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
I got lucky on this a forklift have went through my box and almost got my guitar really pretty get to our first cutaway I've ever owned I don't know if you plug it in to a nail should your preamp light up the tuner
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019 by Big D Big D

  • Great guitar
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
The guitar sounds and looks great but it came damage. Box edges were damaged resulting in fine cracks on finish laminate and in some places it chipped off. Very disappointed with the packaging. It has no foam inserts protecting the guitar.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024 by Ricardo Aceves

  • Its a comfortable guitar to play with an intricate sound, craftmanship leave a lot to be desired.
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
Overall, I'm pleased with the sound of this guitar. I was looking for something with a brighter tone and something a bit more agile. I seem to play faster on this guitar. However, with those brighter notes, it certainly lets you know when you've messed up. This has helped my technique a lot over my old guitar which was a lot more deep and muddy sounding. There are over a dozen paint defects on the guitar I received. I've owned comparably priced Epiphones with zero damage out of the box. I will probably steer clear of Washburn in the future. Defects include significantly sized bubbles in the clear coat, micro scratches all over the body of the guitar, and blemishes on either side of all of the frets. Looks great from 8 feet away though. Strings that came with the guitar, play exceptionally well. Anyone complaining about them hurting is probably used to electric guitar strings which are usually a much smaller gauge. As far as acoustic strings go, these are the comfiest strings I've played on in a long time. They are very cheap though and leave black dust all over my finger tips. The built in tuner works as it should, even allows you to tune in drop b. Briefly hooked it up to an old amp I had laying around, sounded pretty good for an acoustic. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023 by DeeDee

  • My favorite guitar right now
Style: Rosewood
I was thinking Parlor Guitar when I went into the shop. Hated all the parlors they had. Just no room on the neck. Stepped up to this size guitar. OMG so easy to play. Cutout almost as low as my (formerly) favorite player, my Casino. Really nice sound for the size -- you know you're giving up a bit of depth and resonance with that size. Setup was a bit off: a buzz I couldn't figure out on the G string 5th fret. I go up front w/ the guitar and ask if I can bargain for a free tech setup. "Not at that price guitar, buddy." He played it for a sec and it was marked in the $300's said it's on sale for $180. Wow. There really is a surplus of guitars now, because people bought so much during the pandemic. So I walked out of there with it. The tuner is nice. The mic itself doesn't sound so great going into my monitor so I'd swap that out if I was playing into an amp. But this is just my patio/house guitar. I didn't like the inlays. Too dim. Put stickers on them and they're visible now. Don't laugh -- I could have put them on a little straighter. I might change the strings but no rush. The frets are dressed not perfect but nothing painful. They are level. The neck was set a bit low so I might have to raise it if I'm gonna hit that G string harder. The nut probably could get slicked up or swapped out, to make tuning less sticky. But my Casino has a stickier nut, TBH and I live with it. I like the bridge "bone". Good height. Clean intonation. No complaint. Just my favorite player. Really comfortable neck and a nice sound. Tunes fast and gosh for the price, take it anywhere. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024 by Michael D Michael D

  • Decent Guitar
Style: Rosewood
First off I'll say that for what it costs it's a decent deal. You have to consider that you're getting an electric acoustic with a built in tuner and decent finish for under $300. Mine isn't the one in the picture, it came with the same finish but it has the rounded horn like the EA10 not the sharp horn (as pictured). One of my biggest complaints is that on the back of the guitar there's separation from the back and sides. It's about 2 inches long and runs along the binding. Also .. around the sound hole there is a 1" section that isn't finished, it's just bare wood. The guitar itself has kind of a cheap feel to it, but for what it's worth I'm use to playing $500+ guitars. Sold them off over the years and now I have some down time so I figured I'd get back in to it with an 'entry level' priced acoustic just in case it ends up sitting in a corner. Now the good, it plays better than I expected. The action is low and it's easy to fret bar chords .. even after not playing for 6 years! It has a nice range for a mini-Jumbo and it sounds nice through an amp. The tuner comes in handy and you have additional tonal adjustments such as presence and notch. I would recommend this guitar ... but I would also recommend that you buy it from a local guitar shop where you can inspect what you're getting. Had I seen this in a guitar store I wouldn't have bought it simply for the cosmetic flaws, but I'm also not going to go through the hassle of returning it over minor defects. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2012 by Jeff S

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