1988 Washburn D-12/N!!!!!

irishtele · June 18th, 2009, 01:33 PM

I got this guitar off my uncle when he moved to Australia!
Is this a good guitar? :P I couldnt find much on a google search!
I took it to a local shop to have it set up but they DESTROYED it!
I now needs a new nut and a new bridge 'nut', I dont know what its called!
I also needs a refret! Is it worth it or should I just forget about it?
In Ireland it will cost a good bit to have that done and it will be hard to find someone who can cut a nut properly!
Is this guitar woth anything??
Thanks guys
Conor

irishtele · June 18th, 2009, 05:20 PM

Come on guys!
Someone must be able to tell me something!!
Will I put some pics up??

KevinB · June 18th, 2009, 06:08 PM

The D-12 is a decent, inexpensive, Korean made acoustic. It's nothing special - I think they originally sold for around $300-$350 in the USA. If it's a D-12S it's a bit better as the "S" indicates a solid spruce top.

You could easily make a new bone saddle ("bridge nut") for it as all you need is a blank and some sandpaper, but making a new nut requires tools and expertise.

I don't think I'd bother paying for a new nut and a refret for it when I could just simply replace it with something like a Yamaha FG730S for under $300.

hekawi · June 19th, 2009, 01:42 PM

i have a Washburn D-11, similar guitar. i paid $150 for it new. fixing the stuff that the shop wrecked on yours would probably cost more than that. you oughta make the shop fix what they screwed up.

irishtele · June 19th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the replys guys!
Thats what I thought! I think I might just get a new acoustic when I get the money together!
Cheers
Conor

June 18th, 2009, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
irishtele Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 283	1988 Washburn D-12/N!!!!! I got this guitar off my uncle when he moved to Australia! Is this a good guitar? :P I couldnt find much on a google search! I took it to a local shop to have it set up but they DESTROYED it! I now needs a new nut and a new bridge 'nut', I dont know what its called! I also needs a refret! Is it worth it or should I just forget about it? In Ireland it will cost a good bit to have that done and it will be hard to find someone who can cut a nut properly! Is this guitar woth anything?? Thanks guys Conor

June 19th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
hekawi Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: greenville, sc Posts: 2,605	i have a Washburn D-11, similar guitar. i paid $150 for it new. fixing the stuff that the shop wrecked on yours would probably cost more than that. you oughta make the shop fix what they screwed up. __________________ ____________________________________________ "Rule Number One: Obey All Rules" - Barney Fife

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June 18th, 2009, 05:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
irishtele Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 283	Come on guys! Someone must be able to tell me something!! Will I put some pics up??

June 18th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
KevinB Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803 4 Photos	The D-12 is a decent, inexpensive, Korean made acoustic. It's nothing special - I think they originally sold for around $300-$350 in the USA. If it's a D-12S it's a bit better as the "S" indicates a solid spruce top. You could easily make a new bone saddle ("bridge nut") for it as all you need is a blank and some sandpaper, but making a new nut requires tools and expertise. I don't think I'd bother paying for a new nut and a refret for it when I could just simply replace it with something like a Yamaha FG730S for under $300.

June 19th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
irishtele Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 283	Thanks for the replys guys! Thats what I thought! I think I might just get a new acoustic when I get the money together! Cheers Conor

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