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Washburn Comfort G66SCE Spalt Maple - Natural with Armrest

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Cedar Top, Maple Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Ovangkol Fingerboard - Natural
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Get the Big Sound of Maple

The Washburn WCG66SCE Comfort Select Grand Auditorium acoustic guitar sports unique mahogany elbow comfort binding on the lower bout, giving you an amazingly comfortable playing experience. This beautifully appointed guitar rocks big, balanced tone, courtesy of its solid cedar/spalted maple tonewood combo. And its Fishman Presys+ electronics deliver that same great tone onstage. The WCG66SCE has such fine details as a mahogany/maple body and headstock binding as well as a bookmatched spalted maple back with a maple/mahogany/maple strip. If you want smooth playability and rich, full-bodied tone in an elegant, affordable package, Sweetwater has your axe: the Washburn WCG66SCE.

The Comfort Series guitars deliver

Washburn took a look at acoustic guitars and decided to work on the ergonomics to create a more player-friendly instrument. The Comfort Series WCG66SCE's unique forearm cut eliminate the "arm rash" many acoustic players get after a night of gigging. The matte finish neck is smooth playing and needs no break-in time. You've never played a guitar as comfortable as Washburn's WCG66SCE acoustic-electric!

Fishman Presys+ pickup system delivers natural amplified sound

With the Fishman Presys+ pickup system in your guitar, you'll have amazing plugged-in tone plus exceptional tone shaping. There are bass, mid, and treble tone controls, so you can dial in your ideal sound. A notch filter helps eliminate the possibility of feedback while playing live. A brilliance control helps you cut through the mix, and the phase control helps solve phase problems when recording the Presys+ and a microphone at the same time. And to make sure you're always ready to play your best, there's a built-in tuner.

Washburn has been producing fine fretted instruments since 1883

With humble beginnings in Chicago that date back to the 1880s, Washburn is an American institution in musical instrument manufacturing. From guitars to mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and more, Washburn has long been a recognized and cherished brand among musicians. Many of the biggest names in folk, blues, and rock 'n' roll have played these well-crafted, quality instruments. Washburn combines quality construction with premium materials to deliver an instrument that's ready to perform on any stage. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about this iconic brand.

Washburn WCG66SCE Comfort Select Grand Auditiorium Acoustic Guitar Features:

  • Grand Auditorium Venetian cutaway body with solid cedar top and bookmatched spalted maple back and sides
  • Unique belly and top carves for extreme playing comfort
  • Graceful Venetian cutaway gives you easy access to upper frets
  • Comfort contour on lower bout
  • Robust volume; full-bodied, balanced Grand Auditiorium tone
  • Comfort Select cedar top; Comfort maple sides and back
  • Satin finished mahogany neck with Ovangkol fretboard and two-way trussrod
  • Fishman Presys+ electronics with tuner/undersaddle transducer

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Spalted Maple
  • Top Wood: Solid Western Red Cedar
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Natural
  • Body Bracing: Cathedral Peaked Scalloped-X
  • Binding: Body, fingerboard, and headstock
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Ovangkol
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Scale Length: 25.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.75"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Bone/Bone
  • Bridge Material: Mahogany Bound Ovangkol
  • Tuning Machines: Grover with Black Buttons, 18:1 ratio
  • Electronics: Fishman Presys+ 501T with Tuner
  • Strings: D'addario EXP-16
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: WCG66SCE-O-U

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Rated 5/5

Easy to play, gorgeous also.

Prior to this purchase I had only played intro,
Music background: Hobbyist
Rated 5/5

Beautiful and Well Crafted. Reserved and Welll Appointed.

I've had this guitar for about 10 months now, so I believe I can write a fair and focused review and also add some suggestions for potential buyers and current owners.
First and foremost, this guitar is beautiful. A real gem.
There are not many, if any, guitars in this class that look nearly as nice as this one.
The pictures speak for themselves and it really does look as nice as it presents.
The guitar is extremely comfortable due to the contouring in the body and I wish more manufacturers would take a cue from this design, especially on their larger guitars.
The Fishman Presys 501+ Electronics are fantastic, and really bring the electric capabilities together in a uniformed way.
You have excellent control over how the transmission of your sound will carry and be amplified. This is a nice position to be in when a sound guy is messing with your tone/volume too much for your taste.
The neck is outstanding. The fretwork is top notch. I can't find any faults in the manufacturing.
They could've maybe used a smoother turning tuner set, but maybe it will smooth out with time, or maybe it is what it is, or maybe they will get replaced at some point. I'm not sure yet.
The only change I made to the guitar was a small but significant one.
With a beautiful, but rather subdued sounding cedar top, the guitar needed a bit more bite and sustain in my opinion.
The string action was a bit high on mine as well, so after making small truss rod adjustments, I also decided to upgrade the saddle as opposed to just taking the height down a bit to further lower the action.
The fact that they use a bone nut, but a plastic saddle is a real head scratcher for me. But definitely wasn't a deal breaker and it's something I chalk up to personal taste with regards to tone.
I removed the stock saddle and installed a Tusq Saddle.
It has given a shot of adrenaline to this guitar.
Not only did it drop in without needing to sand it down or tinker with it, to the exact string height I needed no less.
But it has made this guitar just sing in the most pleasant way.
Sustain, clarity and volume all improved and the proverbial blanket has been removed.
I honestly had reluctantly considered trading it in at one point and getting a Martin because the sound is a bit dull compared to an older, large Dreadnaught Takamine I have as well (uncomfortable to play due to it's large size)
But now, after this simple change, there is absolutely no way I'm letting it go.
There is nothing in this price bracket that can touch it. It is the most comfortable acoustic guitar I've ever played.
Rated 5/5

Love this guitar!

Have had this guitar for 8 years now and it has always been my primary.
The attention to detail and the added appointments (maple binding, comfort arm rest, wood inlays, etc.) are things you don't find in guitars under $.
Over the years, the sound has mellowed beautifully and the action has been stable and amazingly easy.
If you want a quality guitar, without breaking the bank, this is it!!!
Music background: Playing for 60 years, not necessarily well.
Rated 5/5

You are going to love the armrest!!

I never thought such a small change could make a such a big difference, but the armrest is a feature I will look for in future guitar purchases. My right arm has a tendency to tingle after a long set, but not on this guitar. The tuner is a nice convenience and the Fishman electronics are prime. The only setback was the single strap button. I tried tying to the neck but the strap got in the way of forming some chords. I knew this going into the purchase and had prepared for another strap button to be installed on the heel. I find the sound very strong without using an amp; some guitars have no "voice" without an amp but not this one. Spalt maple is just beautiful and an excellent tonewood. I don't think you will be disappointed. My sales engineer, Brenton Evans, made the purchase simple.. Love the guitar and Sweetwater!
Music background: Picked up guitar after 40 years and loving it!!
Rated 5/5

Something Different but Something Worth Having

This guitar will surprise you. First off it is a beautiful. Fit and finish are terrific. I was looking at Martin and Taylor in this price range. I have and had them; I really was not too impressed. I think the big names are overpriced. This Washburn has a louder sound, very nice gentle boom from the bass strings and well balanced treble tones. The cutaway is nice to have. I am new to the electrified acoustic guitars , the fishman sounds good to me. The built in tuner is also nice to have. I wanted something different… I didn't own a maple , so I took a chance. I am very happy with this guitar. I like the sound and the feel of it.Very comfortable to play. I would definitely recommend this instrument. I mostly fingerpick blues stuff and chord melody jazz … sounds great. Just remember case is NOT included. I was kind of glad it didn't. I have plenty of cases from my other guitars and it kept the price of the guitar down.
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