Washburn

Washburn is an American brand of guitars and other stringed instruments, founded in 1883 in Chicago by George Washburn Lyon. Today, the company is part of U.S. Music Corp., a subsidiary of the Canadian group Exertis | JAM, and continues to manufacture acoustic, electric, and resonator guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles.

History of Washburn

1864 – Lyon & Healy was founded by George Lyon and Patrick Healy.

1883 – The Washburn brand was created and quickly gained popularity among home musicians.

1889 – Washburn became the largest mandolin manufacturer in the U.S.

1912 – The Lakeside Jumbo, the first dreadnought guitar, is released.

1930 – Merger with Tonk Brothers; introduction of the Solo Deluxe model—the predecessor to the auditorium guitar.

1970s – Launch of the Wing series, Washburn’s first electric guitars.

Current Activities

Products: acoustic and electric guitars, basses, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles, amplifiers.
Headquarters: Chicago, USA.
Market: global; Washburn instruments are available in Ukraine through official distributors.

Why Musicians Value Washburn

Innovation: The company was the first to create the dreadnought guitar.
Affordability: The instruments combine high quality with an affordable price.
Variety: A wide range of options for professionals and amateurs.
Heritage: Over 140 years of history in stringed instrument manufacturing.