The WIN-18 is the Washburn New Idol guitars with time-tested re-issued single-cut (Les-PaulTM like shape) flame top holes-thru body (quick, effortless restring). If you are the fans of this traditional cutting, this could be your best choice. While the WIN14 model use Stop Tail bridge (following the traditional Les-PaulTM stop tail bridge), this WIN-18 models relies on string thru body which makes it very fast & easy to restring the guitar and offer tuning stability, awesome intonation because the stiff angle string laying on it's bridge toward body thru holes strings. It is available in FTR (Flame Transparent Red) and MA (solid dark brown) colours.
The Washburn's flagship Idol series get a facelift in the form of three remodeled body styles for years, the Idol series has been known for its great features and exceptional playability.The WIN Idol offers narrower lower bout silhouette, mahogany necks with rosewood fingerboards, 22 frets, stoptail bridges and humbucker pickups. As its name states, the Original Idol (WI) stays as the truest original Washburn Idol with its stylish, curved single cutaway, while the New Idol (WIN) features a more traditional, time honored single cutaway. Choose one of the two options and make the transition from good guitarist to great guitarist.
