Washburn EA20S-Nuno Bettencourt Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Designed in collaboration with world-renowned guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, the Washburn EA20S-NB-O Signature Acoustic/Electric Guitar delivers professional performance for both stage and studio. Best known for his groundbreaking work with Extreme and iconic acoustic hits like “More Than Words,” Nuno helped bring Washburn’s Festival Series acoustics into the spotlight—and the EA20S-NB-O continues that legacy. This model is built to meet the demands of modern performers who need exceptional tone, comfort, and reliable amplified sound.
The EA20S-NB-O features a thin-line Auditorium body with a Florentine cutaway, offering excellent feedback resistance and effortless upper-fret access. A solid Sitka spruce top with quarter-sawn scalloped bracing provides clarity, projection, and dynamic response, while the book-matched Pau Ferro back and sides add warmth and visual elegance. The satin-finished mahogany neck, paired with an Ovankol fingerboard and bridge, ensures smooth playability, accented by Nuno’s signature “mourning widow” inlay and rosette motif.
Equipped with the Fishman Presys II 301T preamp system, this acoustic-electric guitar delivers natural, stage-ready amplified tone with built-in tuning convenience. Premium appointments like a Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle, along with chrome die-cast tuners, enhance sustain, tuning stability, and overall performance—making the Washburn EA20S-NB-O a powerful choice for serious acoustic players and fans of Nuno Bettencourt alike.
Key Features
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Nuno Bettencourt Signature Acoustic/Electric Guitar
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Thin-line Auditorium body with Florentine cutaway
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Solid Sitka spruce top with quarter-sawn scalloped bracing
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Book-matched Pau Ferro back and sides
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Mahogany neck with Ovankol fingerboard and matching bridge
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Fishman Presys II 301T tuner/preamp/pickup system
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Graph Tech NuBone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain
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Chrome die-cast tuners for precise, stable tuning
Tech Specs
Body
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Body Type: Thin Festival Florentine Cutaway
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Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
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Back Wood: Pau Ferro
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Sides: Pau Ferro
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Bracing: Quarter Sawn Scalloped Sitka Spruce bracing
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Rosette: Custom Mourning Widow
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Style: 6-String Acoustic/Electric, Cutaway
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Finish: Gloss
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Color: Natural
Neck
Fingerboard
Electronics
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Preamp System: Fishman Presys II 301T
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Controls: Volume, Bass, Treble, Phase, Built-In Tuner
Hardware