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Paul Riario

“I’ve tested my fair share of import guitars – this Hawk flies above the rest”: Washburn Hawk review

Washburn Hawk electric guitar.

What is it?

In 1978, Washburn rolled out their very first electric guitar models dubbed the Wing Series, which included the Eagle, Falcon, Hawk, Raven, and T-Bird. These “birds of play” were recognized for their dual-cutaway design and humbucking pickups, and depending on which one you chose, each varied in appointments and how fancy it looked. Top-of-the-line models like the Eagle and Falcon were adopted by some of the most noteworthy artists of the time, like Bob Marley, John Fogerty, and Nancy Wilson from Heart.

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