It took a couple of years, but in 2007 I had convinced Nick to do a short run of USA, thick body Idols with oiled maple necks that did NOT have his ‘ET’ logo painted onto the body of the guitar.
Let’s back up for a sec – Nick as in Nick Catanese of Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society. That is who we are talking about.
Anyway… The guitars were just MONSTERS. I have one of them tucked away here at BSG. Still factory fresh – still ‘NEW’ – and still under Washburn warranty.
This is as big and brutal as a single-cut can possibly be. It’s like an LP, Dean Cadillac or a PRS single on STERIODS. Buries them all.
Decked out with a set of Zakk Wylde EMG humbuckers, TonePros bridge, Grover Tuners, Ebony fingerboard, Gray/Black Maple flametop, Oiled Maple Neck… just look at this monster!
Nick played USA Custom Shop ‘EVIL TWIN’ Idols by Washburn from 2004 through early 2009. As it’s been well documented, BSG worked with Nick and his guitar designs with Washburn from the beginning.
Nick’s association with Washburn resulted in just a bigger, thicker Idol guitar. Thus taking it direct – head to head – straight against the Gibson Les Paul.
Play a thick body USA custom shop Idol – and you will FORGET your Gibby LP – immediately.
This is #5 of a run of 12 that Washburn’s paint guru, Chewy, did up for BSG.
It’s as fine a USA Washburn Idol as you will EVER find. EVER.
Cost is $3575 USD delivered anywhere in the world via FedEx.
PRICE JUST REDUCED (7-18-10): NOW $2979 USD – delivered worldwide via FedEX!
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