Washburn WD9SW 3/4 Size Acoustic-Travel Guitar

[Southern Cross]

I have my Washburn WD9SW 3/4 size acoustic for sale. I purchased this guitar new in late 2007 to use as a travel guitar to take with me on a week long medical mission trip. It worked great for this purpose, it fits easily into the overhead compartment of an airliner. I did find, however, that along with my briefcase, and 2 fully loaded optical cases it was too much trouble to carry. I purchased a Gator 3/4 size hardshell case, and it came with a Washburn logo gig bag(never used). The guitar is solid sapele top, back, and sides. I will list the specs from the Washburn website on this guitar. It looks like a mini Martin D-15. The sound is very good, and it has a new set of EJ-16 D'Addario strings. This is a great guitar for an adult with small hands, a child, or as a travel guitar.  The guitar is now on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=320323871049


WD18SW
Hi grade solid sapele top, back & sides make this guitar an outstanding value. The WD9SW is a 3/4 version of the WD18SW.

FEATURES

* Hi grade solid sapele body & top
* Rosewood headstock veneer
* Mahogany neck
* Ebony fingerboard
* Tortoise pickguard
* Ebony butterfly bridge w/compensated saddle
* Gold Grover 18:1 tuners
* Satin finish
* Abalone rosette (WD18SWand WD9SW)

PRICE/COLORS

* WD18SW List Price: $599.90
* WD9SW List Price: $549.90
* Case: GB9 (WD9SW)
You can contact me at cphillips54@comcast.net.

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Clifford

[Southern Cross]

I was asked by a forum member if I have a sound clip of this guitar.  I do not have one, but I pulled it out last night, and it has a good tone but it doesn't have a booming base.  However, I fingerpicked it a little, and it had a surprisingly good sound.  Strumming, it lacks some compared to a Larrivee, but if you wanted a good travel guitar this is it.
One unknown is whether it will open up more if played a lot.  I have not played it a lot since I got it, and it is solid wood.  One big advantage that I forgot to mention is it has a 1 3/4" nut.  Most of the other travel guitars I have seen are laminated, and do not have the 1 3/4" nut.  I am attaching some links to Washburn forum discussions of this guitar:

http://washburn.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=11295

http://www.washburn.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14050

Thanks for looking.
Clifford