Washburn R320SWRK
- Alexander Briones
- June 28, 2018
- 12:22 am
Brand:
Washburn
Finish:
Vintage
Top:
Solid Spruce
Body:
Solid Rosewood
Price:
$649
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24 thoughts on “Washburn R320SWRK”
I can’t imagine how anyone could not like the sound of these guitars, unless they have a duff one. My R320 absolutely sings. It obviously doesn’t have the throatiness of a Grand Concert or a Dreadnought – but that’s the whole point. I’m using Elixirs on it, and it’s better for recording than my Martin GPC..
I recently bought one due to an bad right shoulder can’t play my 322 for long. Put Ernie_Ball silk & steel on it and it sings. Played it at a party last week and it was well received. I’m an old school finger picker and it is fun to Play.
I recently bought one due to an bad right shoulder can’t play my 322 for long. Put Ernie_Ball silk & steel on it and it sings. Played it at a party last week and it was well received. I’m an old school finger picker and it is fun to Play.
I recently bought one due to an bad right shoulder, can’t play my 322 for long. Put Ernie_Ball silk & steel on it and it sings. Played it at a party last week and it was well received. I’m an old school finger picker and it is fun to Play.
Is this model still available?
Yes, it is still part of Washburn’s line up of acoustic guitars.
I had this guitar. Loved the neck, even with the extreme V, and it’s quite wide. But the sound was just kind of dull and lifeless.
You can’t expect a parlour to sound as open as a 000 or dread., but I have to agree that it is not the most open parlour I’ve ever played (it seems to be a tad over-braced), but it does compete in its price-point very well. When I say it’s not the most open, I don’t mean it sucks…it sounds very good and authentic to the parlour sound. My wife bought me one for Christmas 4 years ago (maybe 3? it was first year of production). I play it and I love it. Polished it to a semi-gloss and I don’t baby it. The top shows wear VERY easily, but it adds to the look–it is supposed to look over 100 years old after-all. I like it.
I agree with this comment, Marty. I like the tone, and have enough dreads so that, if I want that open would, I’ll play those, but have played little guitars with more sustain and richer tones.
It is also eye catching. Should it matter? I don’t know, but it does to me – I love looking at this guitar.
Hope you had the right strings on it.
I have le little sister of this guitare (R314KK). What stings would you recommand ? Thanx
I have silk& Steel, and it sounds great, especially with finger picking. Bright and full for its size.
Parlor guitars do have different a unique boxy, almost hollow sound, a bit closed, which might be what you’re referring to when you say it’s dull. Sounds amazing under a slide. Listen to the 320 weep in this sound track and how it has as rich, warm sound! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tq3s7JX2vM
Does anyone know the type of neck joint?
Apparently it’s a dovetail.
I just picked one of these up last week. The thing plays like a dream and sings like a bird. I love the shape of the neck; it’s so hard to find anything with a nice wide, sharp V profile built in the last 90 years. I feel like Washburn really delivered on the promise of vintage feel with modern playability.
As for the sound, I think it’s a fantastic example of the parlor tone. It’s not as commanding or “open” as a dreadnaught or 000, but it’s not supposed to be. This guitar does country blues, folk, or any type of fingerstyle playing exceptionally well. The small body handles subtle dynamic differences better than a larger-bodied instrument, as well as giving more defined note separation. Notes that would get lost in a dread get projected with clarity out of this little box.
To add to all this, the guitar is absolutely beautiful. Real show stopper. For the money, there really isn’t anything that can compete with it in its class.
Just purchased an RS320. This is a great looking guitar with a very special sound. I bought a previously owned one through a reputable store. I do not like the steel strings.
Can anyone recommend good string for this instrument????
Also, does anyone know what type of strings were originally used on this guitar 125 years ago?
Beginner here. What ‘thickness’ strings should be used on the R-320SWRK?