Here for sale we have a Washburn KC-40V Chicago Series in Red Crackle finish. Made in Korea circa.1990’s, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising an Alder body, Maple neck and 22 Jumbo fret Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted including a Washburn 600-S locking bridge and a set of Covered Gear tuning machines. The trio of Washburn pickups are installed in an HSS configuration, these are wired to a 5-way blade switch, master volume and a master tone. The Maple neck plays superbly, with the ‘Thin D’ profile feeling nicely slim in the hand whilst remaining substantial enough to sustain a comfortable grip for chord playing. The neck is certainly aimed at the more technically-minded player, and facilitates fast lead lines easily. The Jumbo fret wire feels rock solid under the fingers for vibrato and string bending techniques, and along with the 12" radius ensure that lead lines and solos are a breeze. The generous cutaways enhance access to the upper frets, whilst the traditional 'S' style contours enhance comfort on long gigs. The trio of Washburn pickups installed in this guitar deliver incredible versatility, making use of the HSS configuration ensure that this guitar is ready for wherever the gig takes you. The single-coils pickups in neck and middle position are crisp and bell-like, providing excellent chime and articulation, reminiscent of 80s super strat tones. Pair with a chorus effect and you’re set! The humbucker in bridge position is thick and powerful sounding without having an imbalanced output relative to the single coils. It drives the front end of an amp well and has a cutting and punchy midrange. A seriously versatile workhorse for the gigging musician. Brand- Washburn Model- KC-40V Chicago Series Finish- Red Crackle Year- circa.1990’s Made In- Korea Body- Alder Neck- Maple Fingerboard- Rosewood Fingerboard Radius- 12" Frets- 22 Jumbo Scale Length- 25.5" Nut Width- 1.678" Pickups- Washburn Humbucker (Bridge), 2x Washburn Single-Coils (Neck​/​Middle) Controls- 5-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume, Master Tone Luthier Report Our ID: 1240223101331 Weight: 7.7lbs Serial Number: 8100250 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face displays light scratching which can be seen under direct light, this is common with high gloss finishes. All other aspects displays light signs of past use. Neck: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the neck and fingerboard display light sings of past use. Body: Overall excellent condition. All aspects of the body display light scratching which is visible under direct light, this is common with high gloss finishes. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included. Hardware: Overall very good condition. The metal hardware displays light signs of tarnishing and oxidation. Tremolo arm included. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Strings on Guitar - 9-42 Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.5mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: No case is provided with this guitar. Tremolo arm included. Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.