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Handcrafted by the world-class Washburn USA Custom Shop, the N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA is primed for performance. From the Stephen’s Extended Cutaway to the squealing Floyd Rose 1000 Series Original tremolo, each aspect of the N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA was designed to the custom spec of the incomparable Nuno Bettencourt. The swamp ash body plays host to one of Nuno’s favorite humbucker combos: a bridge-position high-output Bill Lawrence L-500 blade pickup that remains clear and present with heaps of high gain, while the neck’s Seymour Duncan ’59 offers a smoother PAF-style sound. It’s all finished off with a “C”-shaped Ebony-on-Birdseye maple neck in a flat 14-inch radius for comfortable chording at the base and effortless rising leads in the higher register.





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Screaming humbuckers yield a multitude of killer tones





The N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA comes loaded with a pair of screaming humbuckers, carefully spec’d by Nuno Bettencourt. The Bill Lawrence L-500 blade-style bridge humbucker yields red-hot output without sacrificing clarity and articulation. (The L-500 was also the choice pickup of the late Dimebag Darrell, lead guitarist for Pantera.) In the neck, you’ll find a ’59 Model SH-1 ? Seymour Duncan’s take on a classic PAF-style humbucker. If you dig streamlined controls, you’ll love the N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA ? a lone volume control and s 3-way pickup selector make dialing in your sound a straightforward affair.





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 N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA is the result. It boasts a comfortable bird’s-eye maple neck capped with a fast-playing ebony 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 4N USA is hard to beat ? it’s loaded with the player-friendly enhancements that top-shelf guitarists like Nuno demand.





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





When the guitarists at Sweetwater demand the absolute best out of their guitar, they reach for a Floyd Rose tremolo like the one on the N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA. 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 N4-Nuno Swamp Ash USA Custom Shop Nuno Electric Guitar Features:


Every facet and feature designed in conjunction with legendary Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt


Built-in Washburn’s top-of-the-line USA Custom Shop with world-class materials


Swamp ash body for a fast attack with a balanced tone


Gorgeous bird’s-eye maple 5-bolt neck with a Stephen’s Extended Cutaway for unparalleled upper-fret access


“C” shape neck provides both comfort and a fast feel


Elegant ebony fingerboard in a flat, high-performance 14-inch radius


Bill Lawrence L-500 bridge pickup delivers screaming lead tones with immaculate definition and articulation


Seymour Duncan ’59 in the neck complements the bridge pickup’s sheer power with a PAF-style tone that’s perfect for your cleaner passages


Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo ensures you stay perfectly in tune with even the wildest dive-bombs and vibrato squeals