For Immediate Release

Washburn Guitars Introduces Solid Wood Travel Guitar

Chicago, IL. April 2006 - Based on the popular Timbercraft Line of Solid Wood Acoustics, Washburn Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of the B52SW Travel Size guitar to its line. The Travel Size B52SW features a Solid Spruce Top and Solid Mahogany Back and Sides, giving the guitar a big clear projection that sounds exceptionally large for its size. The B52SW has a Mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard that ensures smooth, round sound, and great playability.

The Washburn Timbercraft B52SW features gold tuners with black buttons, bone nut and saddle, and maple binding. The B52SW is currently available and has a list price of $599.90, which includes a deluxe padded gig bag.

Washburn Guitars is owned by US Music Corporation located just north of Chicago. US Music Corporation is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians.  Also owned by US Music Corp are Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, SoundTech Professional Audio, Oscar Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments and Mojo Strings.

For more information on Washburn Guitars, visit www.washburn.com