Washburn G55CE Comfort Deluxe 55 Series Grand Auditorium Cutaway Acoustic/Electric Guitar, KOA

Washburn's Comfort Series: The Ultimate in Player-Friendly Guitars
Washburn's Comfort Series takes both aesthetics and ergonomics into account to create the perfect guitar for players. Equipped with armrests, these guitars provide a comfortable playing experience, regardless of whether you're sitting or standing.

Introducing the Comfort G55CE Koa, an acoustic/electric Grand Auditorium-style guitar with a Venetian cutaway for superior upper fret access. The Comfort Series features a deluxe re-curve ergonomic armrest bevel at the lower bout, which becomes part of the mahogany top binding. This guitar boasts a Koa top and Koa back and sides, with a mahogany/maple bound body and headstock. The satin finished mahogany neck has an Ovangkol fingerboard that is free of inlays, while the mahogany bound Ovangkol bridge adds a touch of understated elegance. The bookmatched Koa back is split by a maple/mahogany/maple strip, and the headstock showcases a mother-of-pearl Washburn logo and 18:1 ratio tuners. The Washburn Parquet style rosette is made of alternating maple and mahogany.

The Comfort G55CE Koa sounds fantastic on its own, but it becomes an outstanding stage performance guitar with the addition of premium Fishman electronics. The Fishman 501T Presys+ is an integrated tuner/preamp system that allows for versatile amplified tonal shaping.

DELUXE ARMREST FOR ADDED COMFORT
The Deluxe recurved ergonomic armrest bevel of the Comfort Series increases playing comfort on this larger Grand Auditorium body guitar. Deluxe recurved armrest models boast additional trim and miter handiwork throughout the body and bridge.

KOA TOP, BACK AND SIDES
The Comfort G55CE is built with figured Koa on its soundboard, back, and sides. Figured Koa is a beautiful tropical tonewood known for its rich, deep luster and balanced, warm tone.

FISHMAN ELECTRONICS
The Comfort G55CE is equipped with a Fishman Presys+ active preamp system for versatile amplified tonal shaping. The Presys+ also includes an integrated tuner.

Key Features

• Washburn’s Comfort Series offers guitars that prioritize both aesthetics and ergonomics for a player-friendly experience.
• These guitars feature armrests that provide comfort by hugging the body instead of causing discomfort.
• The Comfort G55CE Koa is an acoustic/electric guitar with a Grand Auditorium style and a Venetian cutaway for easy access to upper frets.
• One of the standout features of the Comfort Series is the deluxe re-curve style ergonomic armrest bevel at the lower bout, which seamlessly blends with the mahogany top binding.
• The guitar boasts a Koa top and Koa back and sides, with a mahogany/maple bound body and headstock.
• The satin finished mahogany neck is paired with an Ovangkol fingerboard that does not have any inlays, adding to its elegant design.
• The mahogany bound Ovangkol bridge complements the overall aesthetic of the guitar.
• The book matched Koa back is split by a maple/mahogany/maple strip, adding visual interest.
• The headstock features a mother-of-pearl Washburn logo and 18:1 ratio tuners for precise tuning.
• The Washburn Parquet style rosette is made of alternating maple and mahogany, adding a touch of sophistication to the guitar's design.
• In addition to its impressive acoustic sound, the Comfort G55CE Koa is equipped with premium Fishman electronics, specifically the Fishman
• 501T Presys+ system, which includes an integrated tuner/preamp for versatile amplified tonal shaping.
• This makes the Comfort G55CE Koa an excellent choice for stage performances.

Technical Specifications

BODY & CONSTRUCTION
Top Wood
Koa
Back Wood
Koa
Sides
Koa
Bracing
Cathedral Peaked Scalloped-X
Rosette
Washburn Parquet, 3-Ring
Type
Acoustic Guitars
Shape
Grand Auditorium
Style
6 String Acoustic, Cutaway
ELECTRONICS
Controls
Volume, built-in tuner, bass/middle/treble, notch/mic blend/phase
Preamp System
Fishman Presys+ 501T w/tuner
OTHER
Color
Natural
Finish
Gloss Finish
Strings
D'Addario EXP-16 light set phospher bronze
Additional Info
Case: GCGADLX-U (not included)
NECK
Neck Wood
Satin Mahogany with 2-way Truss Rod
Fretboard
Ovangkol
Number Of Frets
20 frets
Nut
Bone
Nut Width
1-3/4”
Scale
25-5/16”
HARDWARE
Hardware
Black Hardware
Bridge
Mahogany Bound Ovangkol
Tuners
18:1 Black with Black Buttons