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Washburn built the AD5-A-U as part of its Apprentice Series, positioning it as an entry-level dreadnought acoustic guitar strung for six strings. The model carried a Natural gloss finish and shipped with a dreadnought acoustic guitar case.
The top is spruce, with mahogany back, sides, and neck. Washburn fitted the AD5-A-U with quarter-sawn scalloped bracing and a Washburn Heritage rosette. The fretboard and bridge are engineered wood, dotted with standard dot inlays across 20 frets. The plastic nut measures 1-11/16" in width and the scale runs 25-1/2". Tuning is handled by chrome diecast tuners, and the remaining hardware is chrome throughout. The guitar left the factory strung with a D'Addario EXP-16 light phosphor bronze set.
Owners requiring setup work, fret dressing, or nut and bridge replacements compatible with this specification should consult a qualified guitar technician or luthier.
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