The Washburn Wing Series Raven is a classic double-cutaway electric guitar rooted in Washburn’s late-1970s/early-1980s Japanese-made Wing Series, now sought after by players and collectors alike for its vintage tone and rock-ready feel.
Timeless Vintage Design
Finished in a stunning Tobacco Sunburst, the Raven showcases a symmetrical double-cutaway body with a gently carved top that pairs aesthetic appeal with great access up the neck , a look and feel that bridges classic rock, blues, and indie styles.
Player-Friendly Construction
Built with a bolt-on maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets, this guitar offers comfortable playability and familiar scale length ideal for a wide range of playing styles. The truss rod and set-up also make adjustments easy for personal preference.
Classic Pickup Configuration
Equipped with dual humbucker pickups, the Raven delivers a full, punchy tone with plenty of warmth and sustain ; perfect for crunchy rhythm parts or singing lead lines. Traditional dual volume and dual tone controls with a 3-way selector switch give you flexible control over your sound.
Reliable Hardware
The guitar features chrome hardware and a fixed bridge with string-through body design for added resonance and tuning stability. The sealed tuners help keep the instrument in tune during long jams or gigs.
Included Gigbag
A gigbag rounds out the package, providing basic protection and easy transport ; great for players who move between home, studio, and stage. (Note: gigbag style and padding can vary by seller or vintage reissues.)
Why It’s Special
Though originally an entry-level model in the Wing series, the Raven has gained respect among vintage enthusiasts for its solid build quality and classic vibe. It embodies that authentic late-70s Japanese electric guitar character, blending playability, tone, and style in a package that remains desirable decades after its original release
Key Features
Body Shape & Style: Classic double-cutaway electric guitar in the Wing Series — a vintage late-1970s/early-1980s design with a somewhat traditional rock/retro look.
Finish: Tobacco Sunburst finish — a classic sunburst that highlights the grain and lines of the body.
Body Construction: Solid mahogany or plywood (original vintage Ravens often had mahogany or ply bodies with an arched top).
Neck: Bolt-on maple neck design (typical of the Raven series), providing stable playability and sustain.
Fingerboard: Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and usually 22 frets.
Scale Length: Approx. 630 mm / ~24.8 scale, a comfortable medium scale length favored by players of many rock and blues styles.
Pickups: Dual humbucker pickups for rich, punchy tone across rhythm and lead styles.
Controls: Typical layout with two volume and two tone knobs plus a 3-way pickup selector switch.
Hardware: Chrome hardware with a fixed string-through body bridge and brass saddles for enhanced sustain.
Tuners: Standard sealed tuners (often Washburn die-cast on vintage versions)
