The Washburn N4 is a Washburn electric guitar. Close alternatives include the Univox Hi-Flier and the Höfner Club 50. It pairs well with the Peavey Decade Too and the PRS HX 100 Head.
Washburn N4
Washburn · electric guitar
Experience the perfect fusion of artistry and engineering with the Washburn N4, a guitar that embodies pure performance and tonal versatility. Designed in collaboration with guitar virtuoso Nuno Bettencourt, the N4 is crafted for players who demand more than just a signature model. This solid body electric guitar boasts an ultra-fast neck and the remarkable Stephen’s Extended Cutaway, allowing for effortless access to the highest frets. Whether you're shredding on stage or crafting intricate solos in the studio, this guitar delivers precision and comfort. The Washburn N4 is not just about feel but also sound. Equipped with a combination of Seymour Duncan '59 neck and Bill Lawrence L500 bridge pickups, it offers a vast tonal palette, from warm, vintage sounds to aggressive, modern tones. The inclusion of the Buzz Feiten Tuning System ensures your intonation is spot-on across the fretboard, a feature embraced by renowned artists worldwide. With an Original Floyd Rose tremolo, you can express every musical nuance without compromising tuning stability. Join a community of discerning musicians who choose the Washburn N4 for its impeccable craftsmanship and sonic excellence. Whether you're playing blues, rock, or metal, this guitar invites you to explore new musical frontiers.
- metal
- blues
- tonal versatility
- fusion
- vintage
- modern
- warm
- aggressive
Genres the Washburn N4 is commonly used in
- Rock
- Metal
- Funk
- Blues
- Jazz Fusion
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Jazz
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Washburn N4
Peavey Decade Too
Peavey
22% matchPeavey Decade Too leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
20% matchWhere this leans warm, PRS HX 100 Head answers back bright
Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head
Vox
20% matchRun Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchRun Boss Waza-Air after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Egnater VN-412A answers back bright
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchLaney Richter's bright balances out the warm tone
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
tonal matchPRS HX 50 Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchSoldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)'s bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the Washburn N4
Catalinbread Galileo
Catalinbread
19% matchWhere this leans warm, Catalinbread Galileo answers back bright
Catalinbread RAH
Catalinbread
19% matchCatalinbread RAH leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Carl Martin Blue Ranger
Carl Martin
tonal matchCarl Martin Blue Ranger is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Washburn N4 gives it exactly that
Catalinbread Super Chili Picoso
Catalinbread
tonal matchCatalinbread Super Chili Picoso's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Washburn N4 delivers it
Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Boost
Friedman
tonal matchWashburn N4 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman IR-J Jake E Lee Boost wants
Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster
Dallas
tonal matchDallas Rangemaster Treble Booster is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Washburn N4 gives it exactly that
Dunlop TBM1
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop TBM1 is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Washburn N4 gives it exactly that
Ashdown James LoMenzo KegaDrive Bass Distortion
Ashdown
tonal matchWashburn N4 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown James LoMenzo KegaDrive Bass Distortion wants
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Univox Hi-Flier
Univox
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Höfner Club 50
electric guitar
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Ernie Ball Music Man Luke
Ernie Ball
94% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Kamikaze
Esp
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Yamaha Pacifica 1421
electric guitar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson ES-335
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar
Ampeg
94% similaritysimilar tone character
1967 Gibson SG Custom - White
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson '58 Les Paul Standard Reissue
electric guitar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Gibson
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender Dave Murray Stratocaster
electric guitar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Washburn N4?+
The closest matches in character are the Univox Hi-Flier, the Höfner Club 50, the Ernie Ball Music Man Luke.
What pairs well with the Washburn N4?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey Decade Too, PRS HX 100 Head, Vox AC15CH Custom 15W Head — Peavey Decade Too leans bright right where the warm tone needs it.