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Posted on Apr 02, 2009

Acoustic Guitar - Poor Sound Quality/Tone

I have a Washburn Acoustic Guitar that is approx. 13 years old in good condition. It is from their Fesitval series, Model EA-20. When I play the guitar through PA systems or acoustic amps, the volume is still good, but the guitar no longer has that nice clean acoustic guitar sound. There is a very slight distortioin to the overall tone for all of the strings. I was orignially told that the saddle was not sitting firmely in the bridge because the hole in whcih the saddle sits has expanded over the years. I was able to replace the saddle with one that is thicker so that it sits firmly in the bridge, but the problem still exists. I was told that it could be the transducer but, before I replace it, I thought I'd through this question out on the web. Has anyone had this problem before? If so, how did you resolve it? Let me know. Any and all answers would be appreciated. Thanks.

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  • raymond_simo Apr 02, 2009

    Thanks for the response. I have already tired using different cables, and the "pickups" is the transducer that I may be replacing. Both good suggestions though so, again, thanks!

  • Anonymous Mar 12, 2014

    Looking for value of Washburn acoustic guitar serial number D21SB

  • John T. Yezeguielian Jan 21, 2018

    When was the last time you changed your strings, and are you using no thinner than lights?

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Might just be the pickups and their age. or a faulty cable

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http://www.washburn.com/about/faq.php

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