Washburn M118SW mandolin

[stratton7584]

I just recieved my washburn M118SW mandolin (the new distressed model). What does everyone think of this mandolin?

[yankees1]

I just recieved my washburn M118SW mandolin (the new distressed model). What does everyone think of this mandolin? More importantly, what do you think of it?

[stratton7584]

I love it! Great sound and a very nice distressed look..

[JEStanek]

That's the most important, that you love it and enjoy playing it. I've never had a chance to play one of those Washburns.

Jamie

[Patrick Market]

That is a very attractive instrument. Anything else you can add? Action? Bark/sustain, etc?

[stratton7584]

The action is great,it has a very deep chop! Its very lightweight, the only down fall is the neck is wider than most. All in all it is a great mandolin for the money!!!

[kevivn]

I'm considering ordering one of these mandolins too. I like the idea of the 1-3/16" nut and the look is nice. It's hard to buy on line without trying though. The tunners look cool. Do they work well, smooth, easy to turn?
Thanks

[Elliot Luber]

Photos? Soundclip?

Enjoy it. Sounds like you picked a good one.

[stratton7584]

I will post some pics asap.

[stratton7584]

The tuners are great very easy to turn. I took it to the local luthier to have it set up and he told me that it was a great sounding mandolin! He said after he heard mine that he might buy him one!

[Andy Fielding]

I will post some pics asap.
What happened?

[Freddie Thronson]

Received mine today. Really impressed. Has good tone and volume. Comparable to mandolins in the 1200-1400 MSRP range. I like the vintage distressed look and feel. I'd compare the tone to the "Loar LM-700vs" or Eastman 615, I also like the vintage case it comes with. Good beginner to intermediate instrument.