NGD Washburn WM/HM 24VF

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 10:57 AM

just picked this up from the store today. i took these pictures while on my lunchbreak so i can't take any real pictures until tonight. hope you enjoy!

Apophis · 10-27-2009, 12:27 PM

Congrats, I really like how the body is shaped

liamh · 10-27-2009, 12:30 PM

hufschmid · 10-27-2009, 12:31 PM

Nice guitar, well shaped

MaKo´s Tethan · 10-27-2009, 12:46 PM

really nice guitar, I only have seen those models on the web site, and I hate them because the pics are bad, but yours looks awesome.

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 02:04 PM

tuners are mildly jankedy because they are loose.. easily fixed...

A couple of Firsts for this guitar.

-first ever guitar without inlays
-first ever carve topped guitar
-first ever carbon glass epoxy fretboard
-first ever reverse headstock guitar
-first guitar without pickup rings or pickguard
-first ever guitar BOUGHT IN A STORE

This thing plays great! its is perfectly balanced and feels like it weighs nothing when you are standing. very cool.

BlindingLight7 · 10-27-2009, 02:49 PM

Pretty sure that explains why i want one of these :P

BurialWithin · 10-27-2009, 03:32 PM

Oh my god that is beautiful. I think that will be my next six. Where did you buy it?

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 03:41 PM

i bought it through my washburn dealer. they didn't have them in stock so i ordered it.

you can find them at a few online shops though...

Fred the Shred · 10-27-2009, 03:44 PM

Very pretty, mate!

SpaceDock · 10-27-2009, 03:52 PM

These guitars renewed my interest in Washburn when I saw them a few months ago.

D-EJ915 · 10-27-2009, 04:06 PM

that looks awesome man, congrats

kherman · 10-27-2009, 04:41 PM

Congrats!

Only thing I don't care for is the headstock.

I would have rather seen them bring back one of the older headstocks.

Even this looks better to me.

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kherman

Congrats!

Only thing I don't care for is the headstock.

I would have rather seen them bring back one of the older headstocks.

Even this looks better to me.

Seriously?

i guess its all taste but the third one you posted is the same as mine except its backwards.

the first one is lame i had that on my last washburn. i almost cut that bottom part off.
the second one is annoyingly boring like the SX with that headstock.

the third one only looks good on that guitar and that guitar only.

XeoFLCL · 10-27-2009, 04:51 PM

HOLY CRAP

GAS

I want one now.. and as for the headstock, I love it! I'm a big fan of ESP headstocks and this one looks like a more metal version of an ESP headstock if you ask me

kherman · 10-27-2009, 05:00 PM

There's a definite difference between the 1985 headstock and the current one.
The '85 just looks sleeker to me.
I've always liked that headstock.
Maybe the reason the current one looks odd to me.

Only issue with the '85 though is it looks too close to ESP's current pointy headstock.
And ESPs more associated with that design nowadays.
Even though ESP didn't use the design until '89 or '90?
Due to Jackson's cease order.

The difference really sticks out to me on this shot of yours.

Love the body though.
And the Parker fretboard is sweet.
I own a '98 Parker Fly.

Is the Washburns a 10" to "13 compound radius board like the Parkers?

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 05:52 PM

yeah i see the difference now.

i don't think this has a compound radius and its WAY flat. id just looked at my RG and the HM and i think the radii are the same...

ALSO this just in...

this guitar has a "Phenolic" fretboard as opposed to carbon glass like i thought. i don't really know the difference.

Empryrean · 10-27-2009, 05:56 PM

Oh my God!! that thing is awesome!!

Thin_Ice_77 · 10-27-2009, 06:08 PM

Wow, that's really nice.

wannabguitarist · 10-27-2009, 06:46 PM

The stupidly expensive USA version has the carbon-glass Parker fingerboard: HM Series | Electrics

Is that a Schaller floyd?

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 07:09 PM

no its a washburn branded LFR.

stays in tune just fine though.

also of note. This guitar was perfectly set up out of the box. I haven't touched a thing. it was nearly in tune but after i left it acclimate to my house temp, it within 4 cents. I also haven't found any finish flaws. this guitar is way cool.

rareform707 · 10-27-2009, 07:47 PM

good things to hear so far

...could we get an in-depth description on how it plays? this will be my next 6 string in metallic silver

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 07:52 PM

the action is low. the intonation is sweet thanks to the Buzz feiten tuning system.

ill try to make a clip tomorrow.

hypermagic · 10-27-2009, 08:59 PM

Man I'm jealous

If and when I get enough cash for a high end guitar I'm getting a WH-526

Customisbetter · 10-27-2009, 09:25 PM

BTW, i just took a look ath the cavities. the trem cavity is slimmer than a regular cavity and because of this you cannot adjust the trem bar height. doesn't matter as it is already the right height. ill prolly get a pop-in bar at some point though...

The pickups have 4 wire connections so i might install a coil tap as well. the cavity is pretty gianormuous.

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10-27-2009, 10:57 AM	#1
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	NGD Washburn WM/HM 24VF HI RES just picked this up from the store today. i took these pictures while on my lunchbreak so i can't take any real pictures until tonight. hope you enjoy!

10-27-2009, 12:46 PM	#5
MaKo´s Tethan Guitar Mod. Syndrome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Patagonia Posts: 2,220 Thanked: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	really nice guitar, I only have seen those models on the web site, and I hate them because the pics are bad, but yours looks awesome. Rap metal is always numetal, whereas numetal isnt always rap. Demoniac

10-27-2009, 03:32 PM	#8
BurialWithin NAM SAND!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Horn Lake, MS. Posts: 1,117 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Oh my god that is beautiful. I think that will be my next six. Where did you buy it? ol murphin'

10-27-2009, 04:06 PM	#12
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10-27-2009, 12:27 PM	#2
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,281 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Congrats, I really like how the body is shaped

10-27-2009, 12:30 PM	#3
liamh Geek-chic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,119 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews

10-27-2009, 12:31 PM	#4
hufschmid Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: switzerland Posts: 9,089 Thanked: 284 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Nice guitar, well shaped

10-27-2009, 02:04 PM	#6
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	tuners are mildly jankedy because they are loose.. easily fixed... A couple of Firsts for this guitar. -first ever guitar without inlays -first ever carve topped guitar -first ever carbon glass epoxy fretboard -first ever reverse headstock guitar -first guitar without pickup rings or pickguard -first ever guitar BOUGHT IN A STORE This thing plays great! its is perfectly balanced and feels like it weighs nothing when you are standing. very cool.

10-27-2009, 02:49 PM	#7
BlindingLight7 Needs moar Gear..... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana-USA Posts: 2,274 Thanked: 52 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pretty sure that explains why i want one of these :P

10-27-2009, 03:41 PM	#9
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i bought it through my washburn dealer. they didn't have them in stock so i ordered it. you can find them at a few online shops though...

10-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#10
Fred the Shred Shrederick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 6,049 Thanked: 117 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Very pretty, mate!

10-27-2009, 03:52 PM	#11
SpaceDock Shred till your dead Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,395 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	These guitars renewed my interest in Washburn when I saw them a few months ago.

10-27-2009, 04:41 PM	#13
kherman SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Franklin, WI. Posts: 723 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats! Only thing I don't care for is the headstock. I would have rather seen them bring back one of the older headstocks. Even this looks better to me. www.myspace.com/heddatheband New CD "The Storm" out now. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hedda2 HEDDA T-shirts now available at www.heddatheband.com

10-27-2009, 06:08 PM	#19
Thin_Ice_77 You'll never make it Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Midlands, UK Posts: 1,956 Thanked: 58 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wow, that's really nice. Visit Beneath The Surface on: Myspace Music Reverbnation

10-27-2009, 04:51 PM	#15
XeoFLCL Consumer Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 2,198 Thanked: 54 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HOLY CRAP GAS I want one now.. and as for the headstock, I love it! I'm a big fan of ESP headstocks and this one looks like a more metal version of an ESP headstock if you ask me ¯\(゜Д゜) ¯\(゜Д゜)/¯ ¯\(゜Д゜三゜Д゜)/¯ "North Korean women in uniforms waving at the traffic, raining from the sky on platforms, hold by giant umbrellas. Scary... just wait until they invent electricity and traffic lights. Imagine traffic lights falling from the sky and just confusing everyone..." - SD83

10-27-2009, 05:00 PM	#16
kherman SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Franklin, WI. Posts: 723 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's a definite difference between the 1985 headstock and the current one. The '85 just looks sleeker to me. I've always liked that headstock. Maybe the reason the current one looks odd to me. Only issue with the '85 though is it looks too close to ESP's current pointy headstock. And ESPs more associated with that design nowadays. Even though ESP didn't use the design until '89 or '90? Due to Jackson's cease order. The difference really sticks out to me on this shot of yours. Love the body though. And the Parker fretboard is sweet. I own a '98 Parker Fly. Is the Washburns a 10" to "13 compound radius board like the Parkers? www.myspace.com/heddatheband New CD "The Storm" out now. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/hedda2 HEDDA T-shirts now available at www.heddatheband.com Last edited by kherman; 10-27-2009 at 05:05 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-27-2009, 05:52 PM	#17
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	yeah i see the difference now. i don't think this has a compound radius and its WAY flat. id just looked at my RG and the HM and i think the radii are the same... ALSO this just in... this guitar has a "Phenolic" fretboard as opposed to carbon glass like i thought. i don't really know the difference. Last edited by Customisbetter; 10-27-2009 at 05:54 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

10-27-2009, 05:56 PM	#18
Empryrean Haahh!? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 4,063 Thanked: 54 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Oh my God!! that thing is awesome!!

10-27-2009, 06:46 PM	#20
wannabguitarist SS Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego/El Dorado Hills CA Posts: 4,163 Thanked: 50 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	The stupidly expensive USA version has the carbon-glass Parker fingerboard: HM Series \| Electrics Is that a Schaller floyd?

10-27-2009, 07:09 PM	#21
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	no its a washburn branded LFR. stays in tune just fine though. also of note. This guitar was perfectly set up out of the box. I haven't touched a thing. it was nearly in tune but after i left it acclimate to my house temp, it within 4 cents. I also haven't found any finish flaws. this guitar is way cool.

10-27-2009, 07:47 PM	#22
rareform707 ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI, USA Posts: 87 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good things to hear so far ...could we get an in-depth description on how it plays? this will be my next 6 string in metallic silver

10-27-2009, 07:52 PM	#23
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	the action is low. the intonation is sweet thanks to the Buzz feiten tuning system. ill try to make a clip tomorrow.

10-27-2009, 08:59 PM	#24
hypermagic Fusion Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 899 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man I'm jealous If and when I get enough cash for a high end guitar I'm getting a WH-526

10-27-2009, 09:25 PM	#25
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,451 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	BTW, i just took a look ath the cavities. the trem cavity is slimmer than a regular cavity and because of this you cannot adjust the trem bar height. doesn't matter as it is already the right height. ill prolly get a pop-in bar at some point though... The pickups have 4 wire connections so i might install a coil tap as well. the cavity is pretty gianormuous.

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