Washburn M3SW problem

[Dave Schimming]

Picked up my Washburn M3SW last night and notice the tuning was down a couple of keys, tuned it up & didn't think any more about it. Today I noticed that the top has collapsed/creased under the tailpiece. It has not split through yet but looks like it will. Has anyone else had this problem? I assume this is an expensive repair & unless the Washburn lifetime ltd warranty is honored, probably not worth fixing. Your thoughts or condolences will be appreciated.

[Martin Jonas]

Over at the discussion board at the Washburn site (they call them "jam groups"), there is a post here (http://www.washburn.com/jamgroup1/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=547) from somebody who had the same experience with an M3-SW. Washburn replaced the instrument without hassle. However, that one was only a few weeks old; don't know what the response would be after a few years. Still, well worth getting in touch with Washburn.

Martin

[Dave Schimming]

Thanks for the Washburn forum reference. I will be calling Washburn warranty next week to see what kind of support they will give.

[Dave Schimming]

Thanks for the Washburn forum reference. I will be calling Washburn warranty next week to see what kind of support they will give.

[flairbzzt]

I had a Washburn m-2sb and the lower front partially collapsed below the bridge. Sounds familiar...no more of these.