Washburn HM20V Reissue Retro Series Electric Guitar

One of the great heavy metal guitars is reissued. Authentic styling and sound, true to its core.

Overall User Ratings (based on 8 ratings)
  • Overall:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted April 9, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Fantastic Guitar"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I would buy this again if mine ever dies.
Sound
I play Metal (Death / Speed) - After tweaking the action a bit and throwing some heavier strings on this guitar, it really does sound amazing.
Features
Everything you need. Nice pickups, locking trem, and a really nice soft case was included for the guitar.
Ease of Use
Action was a little high for me but was able to set it to my comfort level in about 15 minutes.
Quality
Fantastic guitar for a fantastic price. I actually prefer this guitar now to the overpriced BC Richs I own and the Gibson I bought =/
Value
Beats any number of the more pricey guitars I own easily.
Manufacturer Support
No issues yet, have not had to call them.
The Wow Factor
It's got a really nice shape that is surprisingly balanced. Hangs perfectly for play. I like the off-shape style guitars (Beast, Warbeast, etc)

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Death / Speed Metal
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Submitted March 6, 2010 by a customer from sbcglobal.net

"If you like neck thru / set neck awesomeness, then there you go......"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I want 5 more just like it with EMG 81-85 setups. I have searched and there seem to be no more. Too bad other people won't get to play it. It fills my needs perfectly. I love this thing.
Sound
I love this thing. The weight, balance, sound and playability can't be touched for the money. It rocks right out of the box. Tuned it, minor floyd adjustment, straped it on, started cooking. Really doesn't need anything else but a player, playing it.
Features
Comes with whammy bar, covers and a thick soft shell case. Wish it had it's own hard case. Modded a Jackson Rhodes V case. Fits like a glove. Workmanship seems really good. Perfect relief in the neck, even detuned.
Ease of Use
It smokes. Stock pickups are good. EMG's will finish the sound. It's neck is a cross between a Gibson and a Jackson. Kind of flat, almost wide, a little round, but, just right for normal fingers.
Quality
Top of the line nech-thru / set neck build for bolt-on prices. What else needs to be said? It feels solid enough to play with every night. It's not for newbie's though. You have to know floyds and setups. The ad said it was bleemished. Couldn't find any dings, scraps or other cosmetic problems. Mechanically, it's all good.
Value
I've had custom shop Jacksons, Gibson Les Pauls, Strat's and custom Carvins. It's as good and better than most that cost 5 times as much. ZZounds pay out plan is a good idea for spur of the moment buys when there isn't all the cash available.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know. Hope I will never need them.
The Wow Factor
Deadly weapon is what it is. Brutal. I would buy again. Plus it looks cool. Really metal. I think I'll join a country band and shred some Yngwie on it.....

Musical Background:

Old pro, all for fun now.

Musical Style:

Radio style metal to full blown in your face.
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Submitted January 24, 2009 by a customer from gmail.com

"hm20v"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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overall this guitar is amazing if it ever just jot destroyed/ stolen, i would try to find another one (I OWN THE ORIGIONAL ONE FRON THE 80s)
Sound
this is one of the best guitars out there, i have played nearly every quality guitar out there, including numerous les paul custom/standards, tons of fender strats and teles, and many USA paul reed smiths, and this guitar feels/ sounds better than them all
Features
has a nect tru body, 1 volume/ 2 tone, a washburn wonderbar trem, emg pickups, and all for about $1000 that is one of the best deals out there
Quality
this guitar is made extremely well, mine has a black finish with red binding around the entire guitar and it looks amazing
Value
it is worth tons more than it is priced
Manufacturer Support
never neeed it

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

rock, jazz
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