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Washburn Festival EA20S, Nuno Bettencourt Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Pau Ferro Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ovangkol Fingerboard - Natural
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Designed with the Help of Nuno Bettencourt

Washburn and Nuno Bettencourt teamed up to create the EA20SNB acoustic-electric guitar, and you'll be surprised by the rich tone and projection you get from this thinline jumbo body style. If you've experienced Nuno's amazing playing, you've probably seen him playing one of his Washburns. You'll find the EA20SNB incredibly comfortable and easy to play, even over long performances. Built-in Fishman electronics make sure you sound your best in any venue. Much more than a signature model, the Washburn EA20SNB is a value-packed performer for any guitarist.

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Rich, bold tone with a thinline design

More than just a great looking instrument, the EA20SNB's thinline jumbo body with florentine cutaway is ready to exceed your expectations. It's comfortable to wear and play, and the thinner body helps fight resonant feedback onstage. Rosewood back and sides topped with solid Sitka spruce give you rich, wide-ranging tone, while X-scalloped spruce bracing enhances projection and tonal balance.

Ready to perform with built-in Fishman Isys+/301T electronics

The EA20SNB sports Fishman's Isys+ preamp and 301T pickup system, ready for you to plug in and rock out. It's got a built-in tuner, bass and treble tone controls, and a phase switch. Fishman is a leader in acoustic amplification, bringing you dependable performance that pros rely on every day.

Washburn Festival series guitars are modern classics

You may not have even noticed, but Washburn's Festival series guitars have been top sellers ever since they were the main guitars used on MTV's "Unplugged" series. From new players looking for their first guitar to seasoned players always on the lookout for a great-playing instrument at a great price, countless players like Nuno Bettencourt have discovered the value in Washburn's Festival series.

Washburn EA20SNB Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Nuno Bettencourt signature model
  • Solid Sitka spruce top with rosewood back/sides for a wide tonal range
  • Built-in Fishman electronics with convenient tuner
  • Thinline jumbo body style helps resist onstage feedback
  • Quartersawn X-scalloped spruce bracing enhances projection and tonal balance

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Thinline Jumbo
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Pau Ferro
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Quartersawn X-scalloped Sitka Spruce
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Custom Mourning Widow
  • Number of Frets: 21
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: NuBone/NuBone
  • Bridge Material: Ovangkol
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast
  • Electronics: Fishman Presys II 301T
  • Strings: D'Addario Light , .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EA20SNB-O-U

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My many thanks for the team work at Sweetwater for their dedication and experience being the driving force to make every purchase a very fast and satisfying experience. Thank you! Special thanks to Greg O'Keefe for the help and friendship we have developed over the years!
by Dave Galyen from VA on
Music background: Raised on Bluegrass and Gospel. Need I say more?

Shockingly AWESOME!!!

I rarely write reviews, but I just had to for this guitar.

I wasn't sure what to expect, honestly, when I ordered this guitar. I was really looking for something affordable but with better action than my current acoustic guitar. At first I was a little disappointed in that sense, but once I started adjusting the truss rod, I was amazed at how well it played. The neck is really smooth, the action is close without buzzing, and it's just generally easy to play. Not to be overly dramatic, but it's the best acoustic guitar I've ever played, and I've been playing for 25 years and have had my hands on a variety of acoustics.

The built in tuner is an excellent plus :) It's also just a beautiful guitar. I thought the lack of fret marks would be a con, but there as still dots on the edge of the neck, so it was easy to get used to. I other words, if you don't mind the price, I highly recommend this guitar!
by Aaron Burr from Silver Springs, NY on
Music background: 25 years of guitar playing

Easy to Play and Hard to Put Down

I just received mine and it cannot be in my line of sight without being picked up. If you're looking for a versatile acoustic/electric for when the urge to play just about anything hits you, this is it.

This is a skinny little guitar, and looks deceptively small when you get it out of its box. It has a very comfortable body to it all-in-all. Weight is nice and solid, and good balance throughout. I love that I can actually get to those high frets with that well-placed and sharp-looking horn.

It's got a very bright, almost metallic tone to it in certain places, but there's no ugly sounds coming out of it from anywhere. The guitar is, unamplified, quite loud already -- but plugging it in is super-nice. Fishman system is a great selling point here. I like the little tuner, too. Nice.

Not a fan of D'Addario strings, but this guitar is so easy to play, I don't care (and can always change them). Would have preferred it came with a gig bag, but what you gonna do? Great price, super value. All in all, a wonderful purchase. Thanks to our Sales Engineer, Jon Moscato and the Sweetwater team. I'm very pleased!
by Dawn M Best from Muncy, PA on
Music background: Hobby musician - bass, guitar, vocal

These are great thin body acoustic guitars !

Just got mine today and I am impressed... The guitar sounds real good unplugged , But really shines when you plug it in !
Fit and finish is 5 stars ! All in all It's a great acoustic guitar. The thin body is real comfortable - I like it a lot !
And as always, Ben came through for me with fast shipping...
by David T. from Genoa City, WI on
Music background: Pro Tone Freak !

I'll be the first!

After a bit of a wait, this guitar arrived minutes ago thanks to Mike Godlove and team.
Excellent setup. I went with D'Addario Nickel Bronze Strings and what a great choice!
Whether it's the punch of the strings and/or the meticulously designed thinline body, this guitar packs a punch, acoustically.
It's as loud as a Breedlove that I have and the quality of sound is superb.
Articulates well at low volumes with fingerstyle and has a nice bite with a Joe Bonamassa pick.
The Fishman onboard electronics, which I ran through an AER acoustic amp into a Bose L1 (I know, overkill!) gave a delicate, balanced and thoroughly omnipotent presence with no feedback.
Very little string squawk and nice thin neck. Feels more like an ES-335 in shape and touch, but of course, tons lighter. I give Mike and team five stars on this one.
There are many fine lower end guitars on the market today-this is one of the tops.
by Joey Ratledge from Charlotte, NC on
Music background: Professional
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