Washburn Idol WI64 flat black distressed hardware relic MiK S/N 04102343

[psp742]

Hello everyone,

sometime ago i won a WI64 in red thru ebay but never got a chance to receive it... seller says his storage unit was broken into and all his music gear was stolen... he did refund my money.

I chance upon another ebay item for WI64 in flat black and distressed brown hardware finish MiK, seller Andy said he is 2nd owner and the original purchaser liked WI-64V series guitars that come pre-relic'd from the factory, so he asked his luthier to custom relic this instrument... that is the sole reason he sold the guitar with OSC too.

Detailed specs Washburn Idol WI64 Distressed hardware flat back
Body Wood:             Mahogany body
Body Shape:            Modern carve top single cutaway
Scale:                     Neck Scale 24
Frets:                      22 Frets
Neck:                      One piece mahogany set neck
Fingerboard Radius: Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
Controls:                 VCC - Voice Contour Control with 3 way toggle switch
Tuners:                   Exclusive Grover 18:1 gear ratio tuners
Pickups:                  WB630 high output pickups
Hardware:               Distressed Stop-tail with Tune-o-matic Bridge
Guitar Tuning:         Buzz Feiten Tuning System

Modifications:          Custom relic job... (Oh i forgot to mention i put Dunlop fretboard oil on the exposed wood)

anyways here are the picture... (no pictures means it never happen)

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i cleaned up the relic area because it didn't look clean




MiK S/N: 04102343 which makes it either an 04' or 05'

Please correct me if i am wrong. thanks.

[Sextant1951]

That's a nice color scheme, it looks great!  What does OSC mean?

[psp742]

Sorry, its OHSC - Original Hardshell Case

[Sextant1951]

Thanks...I thought that it had something to do with the case, but was not sure, you have a great looking guitar, and I wager the sound is great also. Not a big fan of the "road worn" look but, on this guitar mixed with the distressed hardware, IMO it looks just fine.

[psp742]

thanks Sextant1951,

originally i didn't like the artificial relic'd look too... mahogany wood looks better after it is wiped with Dunlop lemon fretboard oil...   I really don't do this guitar justice...  my friend on the other hand..  fell in love with her and immediately asked me... "are you selling?  the weight is hefty but not too much, the sound of the stock pickups are so nice too."  I usually upgrade the pickups to hotter wound Alnico's or Ceramics...  but this Idol WI-64 really can hold its own...  no wonder it is compared to Gibby Les Paul... personally, i think it is better than the lather.  Korean made too.  i am stoked.

[psp742]

my current pedalboard setup

[psp742]

i'm the OP, just wanted to post update of latest and last upgrade on this beauty.
I had stainless steel frets installed... she is smooth like butter.

Pictures or it didn't happen:






Thank you and live to shred.. maybe not shred, just basic stuff..lol

[HouseMD]

Damn... That is a beauty!

[psp742]

Damn... That is a beauty!

Thanks,  trying to revive interest in this beautiful guitar.. the VCC doesn't bother me at all since I own a bunch of guitars.. the difference is what makes her unique.