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Washburn Apprentice D5 Acoustic Guitar - Natural

6-string Acoustic Guitar with Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Engineered Wood Fingerboard - Natural
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Value-packed Washburn with More Than Meets the Eye

Whether you're looking for your first acoustic workhorse or a reliable backup for the stage and studio, Washburn's Apprentice D5 is a fantastic choice at an affordable price. Its mahogany back and sides deliver a warm, full-bodied sound that works exceptionally well for various genres and playing styles of all kinds. Combine this with a sturdy and stable mahogany neck, and you get a bona fide 6-string that's fully prepared for the countless performances ahead of it. And with its effortlessly playable engineered wood fingerboard, the Apprentice D5 is armed and ready for pro-quality performances. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer today and add this value-packed instrument to your arsenal!

Impressive tonewood combination for warmth and resonance

Though economically priced to fit practically any budget, the Apprentice D5 boasts pro-quality tonewoods that punch far above other instruments in its class. To give the Apprentice D5 some extra presence and power, the sides and back are made from beautiful mahogany, exuding the trademark warmth and resonance that has made it a highly sought-after tonewood for decades. Its mahogany neck feels comfortable in your hands, fully prepared for marathon performances night after night. Not to mention, the Apprentice D5's quartersawn scalloped bracing enhances projection and tonal balance, ensuring your audiences hear only the best from your playing.

Washburn Apprentice D5 Features:

  • Value-packed guitar that's ready for the stage and studio
  • Select spruce top with mahogany back and sides deliver a full-bodied tone
  • Quartersawn scalloped 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: Apprentice D5
  • Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
  • Top Wood: Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Quartersawn Scalloped
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Engineered Wood
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Nut Width: 1.6875"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Plastic/Plasstic
  • Tuning Machines: Chrome Die-cast
  • Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AD5K-A-U

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Washburn D5 Apprentice

My second review after purchasing. Yes, I eventually purchased a Guild acoustic but it's important to know how nice this Washburn is. I can't think of a better beginner or even a travel guitar that you can get at this price with a hardshell case.
Yes, it's laminated but there are no sharp frets, the action is low and it never changes! It has a decent/good sound and the tuners are excellent! It stays in tune. It's a nice-looking guitar and for some reason smells good. The case is fantastic. I'm just not a fan of gig bags. No need to humidify like I'm constantly doing with my Guild which is a borderline nightmare in Arizona. I still often play this and enjoy it. If you need a good inexpensive guitar to write with, learn with, travel with try this thing...
Music background: Writing and Recording 30 years +
Rated 5/5

Wow!

Previously my only acoustic guitar is a Taylor GS Mini that is great, but I needed a full sized acoustic and didn't want to pay Taylor prices. I've never owned a Washburn and thought well, this comes with a hard shell case, Spruce top, Mahogony back and sides, I'll take a chance. The case is really nice, much better than I expected! The guitar it self seems very well made. The pictures on line make it look almost like a satin finish but it's gloss and glossy. Not a blemish on it or any kind of defect whatsoever. I'm really impressed! Stays in tune and sounds very nice. I had it set up and advise in doing so. Makes a world of difference. Shout out to Sam B! Good job! You got it just how I like it! Anyway, this purchase completely exceeded my expectations.
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