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At A Glance

Top Wood
Spruce
Back Wood
Mahogany
Sides
Mahogany
Bracing
Quarter sawn scalloped bracing
Rosette
Washburn Heritage
Type
Acoustic Guitars
Shape
Dreadnought
Style
6 String Acoustic
Color
Natural
Finish
Gloss
Strings
D'Addario EXP-16 light set phospher bronze
Case
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Case
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Fretboard
Engineered Wood
Number Of Frets
20 frets
Inlays
dots
Nut
Plastic
Nut Width
1-11/16"
Scale
25-1/2"
Hardware
Chrome hardware
Bridge
Engineered Wood
Tuners
Chrome Diecast
Description

Washburn built the AD5B as part of the Apprentice Series, positioning it as an entry-level dreadnought acoustic guitar within the broader Washburn acoustic line. The model was offered in a Black finish variant, designated by the "B" suffix in the SKU.

The AD5B-A-U was constructed with a spruce top supported by quarter-sawn scalloped bracing, paired with mahogany back, sides, and neck. The fretboard and bridge are engineered wood, with a plastic nut set at 1-11/16" width. The 25-1/2" scale neck carries 20 frets with dot inlays and a Washburn Heritage rosette at the soundhole. Hardware is chrome throughout, including diecast chrome tuners. The guitar shipped strung with a D'Addario EXP-16 light phosphor bronze set and was accompanied by a dreadnought acoustic guitar case.

Owners sourcing replacement parts — including bridge saddles, nut blanks compatible with the 1-11/16" nut width, or diecast tuner replacements — should consult a qualified luthier or guitar technician for fitting and setup guidance.

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