Washburn Mercury Series MG-40 Sunburst 1992
Washburn MG-40, sunburst, made in Korea 1992. Washburn were a pretty big deal in the 80s and 90s, they owned a decent slice of the shred-universe. This is very good: the neck is fast and agreeable, the pickups sound good with a nice balance of smoothness and snappiness and it holds tune nicely. The autumn-ish take on sunburst is cute too, it's a nice looking thing. We haven't managed to track down a replacement arm as of yet, but I'm sure such a thing exists. Yiew!
Model: Washburn Mercury Series MG-40
Made: Korea, 1992
Serial: 2040532
Finish: sunburst, gloss polyurethane
Body: alder
Neck: Maple, Rosewood fretboard, 25.5" scale, 16" radius, 43mm nut, slim D shape
Weight: 3.595kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Washburn single coil x2, humbucker
Accessories: none; no trem arm or case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs all over. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and some play wear on the back only. The back has scuffs and dimples on the horns, dents and dimples on the belly carve, scuffs along the back edge and elbow area and some minor rub wear around the whole body. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body, as well as dimples on the top horn and near the jack. The front has a dent near the knobs, scuffs around the bridge and elbow area and some play wear on the guard and horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 8/10, minor wear only