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At A Glance

Series
JAZZ
Color
Tobacco Sunburst
Body / Style
Jazz: 2V/2T/3 way toggle
Top
Maple: 2x Humbucker
Back / Sides
Maple
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Case
GC78
Description

Washburn produced the J3TSK-O-U as part of its Jazz Series, positioning it as an acoustic-electric instrument built around the tonal and aesthetic conventions of the jazz guitar tradition. The model carried a Tobacco Sunburst finish and was designated with the GC78 case pairing.

The guitar was constructed with a maple top and maple back and sides, a combination associated with bright, articulate projection. The fingerboard was Ovangkol. Electrification was handled by a two-humbucker pickup configuration controlled via two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch — a wiring layout familiar to players accustomed to standard twin-humbucker instruments.

Owners seeking setup assistance, nut work, or pickup-related service should consult a qualified guitar technician, who can also advise on compatibility with standard tune-o-matic or floating-bridge replacements and humbucker-sized pickup options should original components require sourcing.

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