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The Making of a Washburn Solidbody Electric Guitar

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From brain to computer to CNC, we follow the life of a Washburn electric
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Mundelein, IL (May 1, 2008) - The company that pioneered large scale guitar production in America more than 100 years ago continues to use technology to maintain consistency while utilizing human hands for the more delicate aspects of guitar building. In this video clip, designer David Vogel shows you how multiple computer programs are used to design a guitar body and program CNC operations.



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ScreamParade
on 03/25/2009 		Scream Parade reunion?????
-Mike (Scream Parade drummer)
Johnny Fresh
on 05/26/2008 		I actually like washburn guitars. I'd actually buy one if I could remember their god damn names. Why do they insist on using numbers instead of something memorable?
jigs
on 05/11/2008 		AP-- I know, I'm saving up for all 3
AP
on 05/03/2008 		Those programs cost thousands of dollars. seriously. He's using 3 of the best ones out there.
PC Envy'er
on 05/02/2008 		...and then Plant sang it, you know that's right!
PC Envy'er
on 05/02/2008 		How much PC computing power does it take to cruise through some of those heavier CAD programs that he is using there? Page'ie says 'I really wanna know-oh oh oh, I've really got to know, you know I should you know I should you know I could...' Uh or something like that!
ManhoeFreeGigolo
on 05/02/2008 		I'm Shure I could figure out a way to get record a voice in any factory mate-heck even the Jehovah's Witnesses could've done better than this thanksgiving turkey.
ron l
on 05/01/2008 		those machines are cool. you can control specs ups to a 1000th of an inch
J-Lo
on 05/01/2008 		Little Bob rocks...we need a Scream Parade reunion.
AVjockey
on 05/01/2008 		Let's see you pull off good sound in a frickin' noisy guitar factory.



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