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A Nuno-approved 6-string Primed for Performance





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Washburn’s N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk boasts top-of-the-line 6-string performance. Of course, this is no surprise, considering the exacting design specifications come courtesy of legendary Extreme shredder Nuno Bettencourt. This guitar’s lightweight double-cut Agathis is loaded with a full-range Washburn humbucker in the neck position, with the same searing Bill Lawrence L-500 rail humbucker found on even the highest-level N Series instruments. Next, the fast maple neck is topped with a sleek rosewood board, then finished off with a 5-bolt Stephen’s Extended Cutaway for unfettered access to all 22 frets. Looking to kick out a few squealing dive bombs? You’ll love how the Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo and rock-solid Grover 18:1 tuners keep your tuning stable with even the most extreme vibrato use. From top to bottom, the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk is an incredibly versatile 6-string with a penchant for Nuno-style high-energy technicality.





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From screaming leads to lush cleans





From Washburn’s standard N-series production models to their USA Custom Shop creations, one high-octane humbucker can be found in just about every signature Nuno Bettencourt model they offer: the Bill Lawrence L-500 rail humbucker. This high-output dual-coil delivers screaming lead tones when you kick overdrive, and Sweetwater’s shredders love how articulate and balanced they remain across the entire high-gain spectrum. It’s perfectly paired with a Washburn neck humbucker ? a slightly less extreme sound that produces a round, full-range clean tone to match the bridge’s aggression.





Floyd Rose tremolo for rock-solid bending, twisting, and dive-bombing





When the guitarists at Sweetwater demand the absolute best out of their instrument, they reach for a Floyd Rose tremolo like the one on the N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk. This incredible bridge lets you grab on, rock out, and never worry about pulling your action out of whack. With this Floyd Rose, you’ll get the rock-solid reliability and the tight response you need.





Washburn’s N series ? designed with Nuno Bettencourt





Nuno did much more than put his name on Washburn’s N series ? he employed his extensive guitar knowledge to help create an exceptional, high-performance instrument. The N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk is the result. It boasts a comfortable maple neck capped with a fast-playing rosewood fingerboard. Moreover, getting your fingers on those hard-to-reach upper frets is effortless, thanks to its Stephens Extended Cutaway. If you’re searching for enhanced playability, the N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk is hard to beat ? it’s loaded with the player-friendly enhancements that top-shelf guitarists like Nuno demand.





Washburn N24-Nuno Padauk Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Lightweight, resonant Agathis body


Maple neck with a 5-bolt Stephen’s Extended Cutaway for unmatched upper-fret access


Sleek rosewood fingerboard in a high-performance 12-inch radius


Bill Lawrence L-500 and Washburn humbuckers deliver maximum depth and clarity, even with copious amounts of gain


No-nonsense control scheme of a single knob and toggle switch


Push-pull coil split toggle for shimmering single-coil-style sounds


Double-locking Floyd Rose Special tremolo allows for decked dive bombs while retaining optimum tuning stability


Highly reliable Grover Exclusive 18:1 tuners