Washburn D- 20 R 1984 - natural

Up for sale is a rare vintage gem for collectors and players alike: A 1984 Washburn D-20 R featuring the highly desirable Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought body shape.This specific model was crafted during the golden era of Japanese guitar manufacturing at the famous Yamaki workshop. Unlike booming square-shouldered dreadnoughts, the sloped shoulder design provides a completely different, highly articulate sonic profile.The Tone – The Perfect Recording Guitar:
This guitar is a sound engineer's dream. Due to its slope-shoulder construction and aged woods, it intentionally avoids muddy, boomy, or overwhelming low-end frequencies. Instead, it features a clear, tight bass response combined with an incredibly rich, prominent, and woody midrange. Because the frequencies are so naturally compressed and balanced, it sits perfectly in a studio mix without requiring heavy EQ. It is the ultimate instrument for vocal accompaniment, singer-songwriters, and studio recording tracks.Having seasoned for over 40 years, the tonewoods are perfectly dried, giving it an airy, transparent responsiveness that brand-new factory guitars simply cannot replicate.Key Specs:

• Year of Production: 1984
• Made in: Japan (Yamaki workshop) Fuji Gen
• Body Shape: Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought
• Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Back & Sides: Beautifully grained Rosewood (Rosewood Edition)
• Neck: Mahogany with a comfortable C-profile
• Tuners: Original sealed Chrome die-cast tuners (excellent tuning stability)

Condition:
For a 42-year-old vintage instrument, the guitar is in [good / very good] condition. It shows some honest, minor cosmetic play wear, small dings, and surface scratches (natural vintage patina) from decades of making music, but structurally it is 100% solid. No structural cracks, no bridge lifting, and no wood warping. The neck is straight, the frets have plenty of life left, and the action is low and comfortable.Shipping & Pickup:
The guitar is located in St. Pölten, Austria. Local pickup is welcome. International shipping is available – the guitar will be packed professionally and securely in a proper guitar box with tons of protective material to ensure safe transit.Private sale: Sold as-is, no returns or warranties.