1979 Washburn new to me!

[D1vid]

New to me, but middle aged (like myself)!

I purchased this from the Cafe Classifieds . Thank you Bill!


Washburn M4s
Jethro Burns prototype serial #372 year 1979?
Documentation says this is a prototype.

[houseworker]

That's a very striking back. What does it play like?

[Bill Burch]

Now that's one fine looking mandolin!

Glad you're enjoying it, Dave. It looks good on your porch there in Florida, too.

Bill

[Steve Sorensen]

Wow.
Steve

[Tavy]

+1 on the WOW, very nice looking instrument!

[D1vid]

That's a very striking back. What does it play like?

Since I am new to this it is tough for me to evaluate how it sounds. In a couple of months I could probably say something better. But comparing to the other mandolin I have:
It doesn't have as many overtones, that is it seems that each string is clearer. I really dont know how to describe this.

Its loud enough to play over the top of my sons Breadlove guitar. So we had some pretty fun jams given that I only know three songs.

its also easier to play than than the other mandolin I have. I guess that means I need to get the other one set up

[P.D. Kirby]

That is one of the best looking backs I've ever seen on a Mandolin. It's without a doubt the finest looking Washburn I've ever seen, how is the tone?

Missed your post by one minute, never mind...