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At A Glance

Type
8-String
Format
Strat Style
Bridge
Hardtail
Fretboard
Ebony
Frets
24
Scale
27
Pickup Arragment
H/H
Body Shape
PXM Double Cutaway
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
5-Ply Maple/Mahogany
Inlays
Small dots with Parallaxe inlay at 12th fret
Nut Material
Graphite
Nut Width
43 mm
Pickups
EMG 808/808
Controls
1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
Hardware Finish
Black Chrome
Tuners
Black Chrome Locking Grover Exclusive 18:1
Color
Black
Finish
Matte
Strings
EXL 140-8 Nickel Wound 8-String Set
Description

Washburn built the PXM18EB as part of its Parallaxe series, positioning it as an extended-range electric guitar in a PXM double-cutaway format. The model was designed around an eight-string configuration with a 27-inch scale length, accommodating the additional low-end tension demands that come with extended-range playing.

The body was constructed from alder, paired with a five-ply maple and mahogany neck. The ebony fretboard carried 24 frets, small dot inlays, and a Parallaxe inlay at the 12th fret. The nut was graphite with a 43 mm width. Electronics consisted of EMG 808/808 humbuckers controlled by a single volume, single tone, and a three-way toggle selector. Hardware throughout was black chrome, including a fixed bridge and Grover Exclusive locking tuners with an 18:1 ratio. The guitar was finished in matte black. Washburn specified a D'Addario EXL 140-8 nickel wound eight-string set as the strung-from-factory string set.

Owners sourcing replacement parts — particularly strings, tuner buttons, or a compatible graphite nut — should verify dimensions against the 43 mm nut width and 27-inch scale before ordering. A qualified guitar technician can assist with setup and hardware sourcing for this extended-range platform.

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