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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.

Top Amazon Reviews

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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

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • Feels cheap
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
Electronics were/are glitchy The frets stick out of the sides of the neck… The overall sound feels chintzy… I’m hoping the wood will settle and it’ll mature a little bit. Setup was terrible. Maybe I got a dud. For the price, I was willing to take a chance, but I gotta say it did not quickly get filled into the gig rotation. Even after getting it somewhat locked in with a truss rod adjustment, I’m not happy. I’m not a guitar snob. I have tended to gig with ‘beaters’ for almost 15 years because I don’t want to take something brand named/American made where people are drinking… but with TLC it needs to meet a bare minimum with regard to sound, feel, and reliability. This did not get it done for me. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024 by Matt B

  • Beautiful Guitar That Sounds Great
Style: Alternative Engineered Wood
Not really sure how helpful this review will be since I just purchased this guitar. Also, I'm just above beginner level, so I can't comment on barre chords, etc. I will say that I own several guitars including a Taylor, Yamaha, Fender, etc. I was amazed at how beautiful this guitar was when I unboxed it. The finish is amazing and it feels very solid. The Washburn inlay on the headstock is gorgeous. Plugged in, or unplugged, the sound is bright and deep. Very nice electronics. Love the built in tuner. I just play chords, but given that, I couldn't stop playing it. No fret buzz, easy to fret, and lovely sounding. It's slightly smaller than a standard dreadnaught, and I think that helped me to play it for hours without tiring. I don't do gigs or carry my guitars around so I can't comment on durability. Time will tell how well it holds up, but as it stands if you want a beautiful looking and beautiful sounding guitar for under $500, this would be at the top of my list. I am impressed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020 by CatClaws

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