Brad,
That is a pretty dear price, in my opinion. It is nice to see Washburns being appreciated more, but it seems a few years out before the market escalates to that point. Still, if it sounds good and is solid and you have the $$......
I have a L+H model which is identical to the Washburn 235. I got if for around $60 on ebay last winter. It needed quite a bit of work to get playable, none of which I am as capable as I am sure the luthier who repaired the one you speak of is.
The L+H/Wahburns I have played vary widely in sound quality, though the craft appears consistantly good. I have a Washburn 225 that sounds quite good and I enjoy playing. If the 235 sounds and plays well, why not make an offer? I have a hunch Washburns will turn out to be a pretty good investment over the next 10 years or so.
Mick
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