Any one have any pricing on a J7

[RandyW]

This new Washburn J7 looks like a great deal on a solid top electric.
I can't find any one that has one for sell yet. Does any one have any
info on it such as a street price?


http://www.washburn.com/products/ele...hollow/j7.aspx

[notCardio]

based on their other models, and that this seems a step up, if I were a guessing man (and I am), I'd guess around $650, give or take.

[RandyW]

Well I think $650 would be a really good deal. I would plan on having to replace the pickups at that price. I'd rather pay $800 for one with decent pickups.
I have a HB30 with a couple Dimarzio Air pickups on it. The pickups cost as much as the guitar and it has to be one of my favorite general purpose axes. Such a great amplified acoustic sound. The thicker body and solid top would be that much better.

[notCardio]

are they specifically for hollow bodies?


Or is Michael Jordan making pickups now?

[RandyW]

They are especially good on hollow body electrics but can be used on either.

I guess it was Norton Air 103

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...kup?sku=302704

I used this one for the front and the Dimarzio Norton Air on the back.

[RandyW]

I called Washburn about it. They said the only ones around at this point in time are a couple of prototypes.
They said they might have something in the first half of May.
I'm torn in between a rock and hard place I was planning on getting the Carvin NS1 but this J7 looks really sweet at maybe close to half the price of the Carvin.
I think I'm gonna just go ahead and plop down my 10% deposit and get on the 10-12 week waiting list for the Carvin. I can always pickup the J7 when it becomes available. I've only got two nylon string guitars right way but then again I only have one electric hollow body. Out of around 20 guitars those are pretty small numbers.

[notCardio]

So, did they give you a clue as to what street pricing might be for the Washburn?

[RandyW]

No I didn't ask them about a price I figured the guy I talked would have no ideal what retalilers would be selling them for. He did mention it having a Bibsby tail piece. It looks like that style but I'm not sure it is the real deal.