My Guitar - 1991 Washburn N2 Nuno Bettencourt

Today, I demo my new (old) guitar. The 1991 Washburn Nuno Bettencourt signature N2.
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[@brandonjackson5865]

Always thought Nuno’s guitars were cool, he was rocking the natural wood look 30 years before it was the trend. Fantastic playing dude!

[@sixstringtv1]

I've always loved natural wood guitars, probably gonna get a Washburn N4 not too long from now. Thanks! 😁😁

[@Imnotaloser69]

@@sixstringtv1 As an owner of the N4, it’s absolutely amazing!!!

[@darklinkduck2275]

Yeah I mean but you had guy like mic Ronson in the 70’s with a natural finish though

[@brandonjackson5865]

@@darklinkduck2275 yeah I completely forgot about the natural finishes being a thing in the 70s, but I’ve seen older strats teles, Ibanez, and Yamaha natural finishes in the 70s. I guess it was so different because Extreme hit towards the end of glam a little before grunge and the vintage guitar market blew up. Even though Extreme wasn’t glam they got sorta lumped into that and everyone had a neon super strat or something pointy . Yeah I guess natural guitars have always been a thing maybe Nuno just brought it to the hard rock metal genre ?

[@The_Masked_1der]

This makes me long for the good old days of Washburn, back before Dimebag Darrell left for Dean, and Nuno was blowing the minds of everyone who thought he was just the guy who played acoustic on "more than words".. back then, as a metalhead, the height of heavyness we all aspired to was a Dimebag stealth, and Randall amp.. and to this day I'd take a Washburn Dime signature over any of his Dean's, and a solid state Randall over his all tube Krank amps too.. RIP Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott! 🍻🤘☝️😎

[@sixstringtv1]

I've never been a fan of Dime or his guitars/tone, but if I had to choose between his Washburn or Dime guitars I'd still go for Washburn 10/10 times

[@shredsickparadise2282]

@@sixstringtv1 i have a MIK Dean razorback cemetery gates edition 2006 it's still in mint condition, amazing. Chinese deans suck.

[@joeyskar]

I had one for awhile, certainly a badass instrument. That whole era of Washburn gets slept on. They were making top tier instruments that were better than most of the stuff the bigger brands were putting out.

[@sixstringtv1]

Absolutely 💯💯

[@trialbystone2532]

Love the fact you had a fan on for the demo bit. Very 80s of you, I appreciate it.

[@sixstringtv1]

Best investment for the studio I've ever made.

[@brian3344]

@@sixstringtv1 told ya it's that fan most Steve Vai thing I ever seen

[@mburtondavis]

He should have someone turn the fan to a higher setting as he starts to play faster.

[@sixstringtv1]

@@mburtondavis Lmao if I ever get a stronger fan I'll do that but currently it's always at max settings 😂😭

[@tomislavplaysguitar]

It sounds way better than I expected it to sound. And as always good video and phenomenal playing.

[@sixstringtv1]

The rail pickups and coil split are 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 And thanks! 😁😁

[@Addahasan]

I found you from KDH channel. I just bought a WashBurn Rx22 cant seem to find much info on the internet about it. Its obviously old guitar. Bought it very cheap. But plays like a dream. I am currently restoring it to its glory. Changing its tuners, Bridge and electronics

[@BoazWainscott]

I’m torn right now whether I should buy a 1990s n2… what do you think

[@trevorshear7737]

Simply the best tonal guitar for Rock or Metal.That Staccato tone.Truly amazing.

[@mydudechris]

A guy in a local skate punk band from my area back in the day played this guitar and he always sounded great

[@sixstringtv1]

That's surprising, since it's punk rock... Joking 😭

[@mydudechris]

@@sixstringtv1 he did do a bit of shredding, they were a little metal influenced as well. Runs a guitar school now and still plays his Washburn but a 2013 model not sure if he has the 1991 kickin around

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

Behold My stuff Had me dying lol

[@sixstringtv1]

Worth the copyright claim

[@lukepletz9075]

I love what you are putting out there man, keep up the good stuff cause I'm along for the ride.

[@sixstringtv1]

Sick! Glad to have you around 😎

[@Stringzippy]

glad to see you're keeping all this old stuff alive. I worshipped Nuno when I was 17 and that was 25 years ago. I patiently learned all the licks you masterfully did. good job 👏

[@sixstringtv1]

Ofcourse, I live for keeping old gear alive!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

Sounds sooooo good! Makes me wanna give another chance to the JCM2000

[@sixstringtv1]

Do it! Do it! Do it!!!!

[@zakkmiller8242]

Nuno is a beast! Always loved his style.

[@ChristopherLeGuen]

I have one, I've had it for 30 years and love it

[@eddiejr540]

Thats an awesome guitar…I remember a buddy of mine got one when they first came out…it was a rock machine…nice score!!!!

[@sixstringtv1]

Absolutely!!

[@mountaindewman-ky4nw]

i remember trying one in the early 1990s, it was supremely nice, fast playing fretboard, good tones, get that palm-muted sound well like his style

[@OmarBhoo]

Love that guitar. A friend of mine in college had one and anytime we jammed we would switch guitars. Mine was a Carvins DC 127.

[@sixstringtv1]

Old Carvin DC sounds like a dream too tho!!

[@OmarBhoo]

@@sixstringtv1 it is. Still my main guitar. Spec'ed out like Jason Becker's with the pointy head, active/passive, only mine is in black. Too bad since they changed over to Keisel they stopped doing 25 inch scale.

[@hephaestusofficial]

There's just something about the quality of old guitars/basses that I feel like I can't find in modern instruments or at least you can't find it easily. My late 80s Carvin LB70, early 90s B.C. Rich Eagle and many other Japanese/American instruments of that era feel indestructible. Better woods? Better quality components? Better craftsmanship? I don't know what it is but something seems to have changed nowadays. On the other hand though, today's inexpensive instruments are far superior to the inexpensive ones of these eras. I may be wrong but that's what my experience up until now seems to suggest. Great video as always man! I've been binge watching your channel for a couple of weeks now and I absolutely love your content and the presentation! Cheers!

[@sixstringtv1]

For sure, I own a few vintage Strats and when compared to equally priced Strats for sale today, modern ones feel so flimsy

[@Muzzo93]

Washburn make some killer guitars. I've owned a few and they haven't disappointed. :) Congrats on the beautiful N2. :D

[@sixstringtv1]

Washburn sure is cool! 😁

[@aroobladeworks]

Just ran across this video. Couldn’t agree more, I have a 91’ myself… that I bought in 1991! Still play it to this day. I did change out the electronics for new switch, pot, and pu’s. Put a 1991 Dimarzio Tone Zone in the bridge and an Air Norton in the neck. Still have the Bill Lawrence PU as well.

[@realanarchobill]

one of the best sounding guitars i've ever played, and easiest to play too. great neck. among other awesome features.

[@patpolowyk6434]

Great video as always, Im thinking of buying a N2 japan or a N24 Indonesia. What's the difference? Thanks

[@garygrinkevich6971]

Oh man one of the dream guitars of the old masters! congrats dude that thing is like a dark souls boss weapon. I built a parts guitar with scalloped board and a bill Lawrence xl it's one of my best guitars. ❤️

[@sixstringtv1]

Didn't know Bill Lawrence pickups were this good. Or this hot, for that matter. Had to turn the mic gain wayy down

[@garygrinkevich6971]

@@sixstringtv1 hell yeah dude, I think nuno used a compressor/gate combo to tame that thing; pinch harmonics for days, very hifi pickup i love the way muted notes cut through on the procussive riffs like he man woman hater and the clarity on gain saturated chords is just the best.

[@sixstringtv1]

Oh yeah, I'm gonna buy some more Bill Lawrence pickups for future projects!

[@garygrinkevich6971]

@@sixstringtv1 can't wait dude really enjoying your videos you do alot of stuff really well.

[@xavierortiz2690]

My 91 N2 showed up a couple of days ago, and ya you do want one

[@algrundau9441]

Cool....I have a couple of questions about this guitar...the original N4 had a String retainer bar. You can still see the hole's, but Nuno removed his retainer bar. I noticed this one does not come with one at all. Is the headstock tilted?...Or is it flat like a Strat would be? again, I am very curious how this got resolved as I am dealing with this on a Floyded Strat....How do you bypass the retainer bar and NOT have the strings go sharp on the headstock? Any response would be greatly helpful. Cheers and Thank you.

[@HansRavnsfjall]

I just bought one today. Been wanting one ever since I was a teenager. Mine has the serial number 1060611 - how can I tell when it is from?

[@elefsidi]

Washburn need to get their shit together and start making electric guitars, again. It's not the same anymore, now that the company has become a shadow of its glorious former self. Washburn must become a top player in the guitar market, like they used to be.

[@sixstringtv1]

FACTS! We need the old Washburn back!!!

[@kobraconga4944]

great guitar, unfortunately i cannot buy one because i have about enough money for a chewed off tootsie roll.

[@sixstringtv1]

You'll get your dream guitar one day man 😤

[@davej8045]

Ahhh, the memories…..”Flight of the Wounded Bumblebee”. Enjoy the awesome “new”🎸!

[@sixstringtv1]

Will do! 😁 Maybe someday I'll be able to play that piece

[@davej8045]

@@sixstringtv1Your style and technique has me confident that you will if you get onto it because you clearly have the skill.

[@sixstringtv1]

🙏🙏🧡

[@aureliusandthespiral]

Back of that neck is gorgeous

[@sixstringtv1]

And so smooooooth 🫠

[@WeeFreeMan78]

A great buy for a great player 💪💪💪 I bought mine new back in January 10th 1992. Padauk stain with Wasburn's own pickups, w623 bridge, w621 neck, tageuchi made in Japan tremolo, which is probably what yours is, Grover 18:1. . Let me tell you man, the quality of this guitar is insane. Plays and sounds like a 3000 dollar new guitar and out sustains all of them. Let alone that she's completely impervious to weather conditions, I tune her once every two weeks. Hell, I've played an entire 45 minute set once without having to tune once. I've had tens of superstrats, anything you can name from 700 to 3000+. All of them are gone, my N2 and an early 90s Washburn Strat sss are those which stayed. And they'll never leave 😁

[@sixstringtv1]

I've noticed the insane tuning stability, I've had to tune it about two times so far. That's including a string change

[@WeeFreeMan78]

@@sixstringtv1 I'm telling you brother, you'll love this one. It might seem like a no frills, back to basics guitar but it's probably the most over engineered instrument I've ever had. That tremolo unit is sick, those badass 90s Charvels had the exact same one. Abuse it all you want, it can take it! 🤟 Just out of curiosity, take a look at the neck pocket and the tight fit and compare it to anything out there....

[@xavierortiz2690]

I just brought a 91 is urs Korean​@@WeeFreeMan78

[@KaldDodeGitarist]

Domination!

[@sixstringtv1]

😎

[@nicolassanchez3099]

The thumbnail got me

[@sixstringtv1]

Glad to hear it 😁😂

[@taitjohnson]

4:44 We just not going to address the “I eat kids shirt” 😂😂😂

[@sixstringtv1]

👁️👄👁️

[@bjorn_bennett]

Back in '94, my parents bought me the red one, and the yellow one (that you have) for my brother. We still own them and I still play mine, and it's still pretty good. Can't believe how small that neck is though, like a toothpick.

[@sixstringtv1]

Yellow is a fun way to put it lmao. The red one is gorgeous too

[@wah555]

I have one too, thanks for the NUNO.

[@edq4465]

I see new ones on sweetwater, some saying they are made in Japan ? What to buy ?

[@KellerFkinRyan]

love seeing that subscriber count climb! keep it up man

[@sixstringtv1]

Will do! 😁😎

[@YsAbTones]

cool tone ! what is the signal chain ?

[@DLR1976]

This was the first electric guitar i got for my 18 th birthday back in the late 90's and later i got the Washburn N4 ;)

[@sixstringtv1]

Oh shit

[@POLLOTROM]

I have one but the neck broke like 15 years ago. I recently found a replacement neck but it does not fit 100%.

[@knickerbockers2010]

o saw the same guitar but with metalic original pickups, pickups on your are changed, right ?

[@sixstringtv1]

Nonsense. These are the only pickups ot ever came with.

[@1step7]

I have a Washburn Nuno Bettencourt Model (600-S) in exactly the same color. Is it maybe a N2...? Probably from 1991 or 1997. Dealers say Washburn is not so attractive any more - any guess what I would get for it? It is in the original hardbox and has not been out of it for 10+ years and used very little - prestine condition...

[@juan5150_]

How can i date my N2? I don’t understad the serial number. Helpppp meeeee

[@poltergeist3194]

Is this guitar before they were putting that weird “Stevens cutaway” feature on the NS2?

[@sixstringtv1]

I don't think they ever put that on the N2, that's an N4 feature

[@poltergeist3194]

@@sixstringtv1 I stand corrected, thanks for the info👍🏼

[@kviratasun]

What u mean saying cheaper woods? In 1995 was same alder like on 91's and korean made. Floyd made by Takeuchi, Japan and Grover tuners. All korean N2's made by same quality. After manufacturing was move to Indonesia and move again to China we have basswood on N2.

[@WavyNinja]

I've got the 1990 N2 before they switched to the Bill Lawrence. Bought it in 1993.

[@nine9whitepony526]

I remember when those came out.

[@bobibobik5903]

That is nice guitar, i should get a few of them when the prices were lower a few years ago. To be honest there are amazing MIK Washburns from late 80's and 90's for a small sums of $ you get 1st class axe.

[@cutez0r]

Congrats on the new guitar. The presentation beat made me think you were about to do a phone unboxing :D

[@sixstringtv1]

😂😂

[@ironandzinc]

Whats the going price of a used N2? I found one the other day for 200 euros. Is that average price for an N2?

[@sixstringtv1]

Absolutely not. Above 500 usually

[@ironandzinc]

@@sixstringtv1 awsome.. well I picked up the guitar for 150 euros and it's actually from 1994... although a bunch of frets do need to be replaced (maybe 100 euros worth of work).

[@RokDAWG1]

Killer chops!

[@sixstringtv1]

Thanks 😎😎🙏

[@RoiDatBoi]

You definitely the better choice on this one in the end man 😉🙏 gorgeous guitar

[@sixstringtv1]

Oh yeah, I'll get that nice BCR one day

[@Consoul909]

nice acquisition!!

[@sixstringtv1]

Yes!! 😁

[@igandarw]

Hi Kylen, gratuliere zum neuen fantastischen kauf. Such mir gerade so eine Gitarre aus early production jahr 90/91. Deine sieht mega aus und klang ist super. Specs ist auch ok. Wollte fragen wo haste die gekauft und wieviel war preis. Dane und stay metal🤘

[@sixstringtv1]

Hatte sie irgendwo bei Ebay gefunden. Für wie viel weiß ich nicht mehr, war aber ein total zufälliger Fund und da musste ich sofort zuschlagen!

[@snake_eagle]

That's what every Stratocaster should sound like ... Rip Jimmy Hendrix and Kurt cociane

[@flyme2themoon720]

I've got a huge collection of Nseries guitars and the early N2s are by far the best..I prefer these over my N4s..

[@sixstringtv1]

100%. I really hate the extended cutaway.

[@justsomedude5727]

Washburn is an interesting brand with some really cool stuff but I feel like it's really hard to find the guitars or even information on them.

[@sixstringtv1]

That's not really true, they're pretty well documented and there's been tons floating around the used market recently. Just gotta look! 😁😁

[@justsomedude5727]

Are they bigger in europe maybe? Whenever I look into them all I find are acoustics

[@sixstringtv1]

I hear that a lot from Americans, the European used market is *full* of cool old Washburn electrics. If you don't mind the customs fees you could consider ordering one from here. Worth it, I promise

[@dominikpohli2381]

do you use g12t75

[@bobibobik5903]

If i understood you are from Geramny? You have some great 2nd hand market there and a lot of cool underrated MIJ and MIK guitars. ''Fenix ''super stars are awesome and their top model beats big Fen.. to dust easy. ''Chevy'' is basically from the same factory. Moreover i have a huge respect for '' Hoyer'' guitars both MIG from 70's and 80's which are IMHO a lot better then Big G..., their take of Flying V and explorer is uber cool. MIK made a few years ago were excellent.

[@serpentsbane9166]

One of these sold for like $20 a while back on Shop Goodwill here in the U.S.A. !!! \m/ These pop up all the time on there and sell anywhere from $50 - $200, I've been keeping track, although I did not know there were different versions as you said, I'm not sure I could tell the difference in their product listings...

[@sixstringtv1]

You definitely couldn't tell the difference in a Reverb listing or anything, because the seller wouldn't tell you hahah

[@serpentsbane9166]

@@sixstringtv1 is the difference between the 2 versions something substantial that would affect sound quality or playability, or is just a collector's "mah tonewoodz" type thing? \m/

[@sixstringtv1]

Nothing to do with tone, but it was just higher quality wood

[@victorruiz7862]

I saw obituary live they are pretty good 👍

[@sixstringtv1]

They sure are! I joke at their expense them a lot but they're a classic!

[@the_algorithm]

I saw them in Frankfurt with Napalm Death and Dismember. So much fun... so many injuries sustained...

[@victorruiz7862]

@@the_algorithm I Saw them Pomona CA Glass House

[@barrettwissell9708]

What a coincidence, I just got a Nuno No.4, it's killer.

[@sixstringtv1]

Damn, congrats on the new axe. Gonna add an N4 to the arsenal hopefully not too long from now

[@thisistheway5343]

Kaylen!!! Sir! I've decided i need a Strat. Or more to the point, a guitar with the good old strat sound. But I have no interest in what it says on the headstock and son't wanna spend more money than necessary. So what to get? Mexican strat? Squire? Some even cheaper copycat?

[@sixstringtv1]

You came to the right place. I recommend either a Strat from the high end of the Squier spectrum or a Mexican Fender (Player Series). There are certainly companies besides Fender that make a good Strat, but those are pricy.

[@geezberry8889]

4:06 what amp or modeler are you running into here?

[@sixstringtv1]

My JCM2000 DSL (from the late 90s I think) and a Phase 90

[@martinhagen2913]

Used to own the N4??? i think it was N4, actually was a really good guitar, cant remember what happened to mine :)

[@sixstringtv1]

Love the N4, I was gonna get one of those but the deal I got on this N2 was irresistible

[@martinhagen2913]

@@sixstringtv1 does this also have the weird cutaway and the multiple neckscrews? That neck was so stable... in reference to your tuning comment as on factor.

[@sixstringtv1]

It doesn't, I wish it did though, and I'll still get an N4 someday soon

[@martinhagen2913]

@@sixstringtv1 brilliant guitars

[@annetteprince7536]

Daddy bought bushy brows a new guitar. That’s the only reason he doesn’t say negative things about it.

[@jeffreycarpenter1864]

Sounds great! Killer playing. I have to ask…is there a fan on when you play that blows your hair or does that come from the sheer speed of your playing?? Lol. Great vid - thanks man!

[@sixstringtv1]

The fan gets mentioned in like 40% of my comments at this point, clearly a worthy investment 😂😂

[@dmax2897]

What body type

[@BigMuff75]

Pretty great tone out of a relatively tiny body. I mean the guitar.^^

[@sixstringtv1]

Oh yeah, I love the small body, lightweight and comfy

[@the_algorithm]

I got one in 93 in Frankfurt Germany... I... regretted my purchase... I traded a 1980 Gibson Flying V for it (and cash) but I missed my V immensely and never did like the tone. I just could never dial it in. Yours sounds great, mine did not sound that clear... it was muddy and I could never get that mud out of it.

[@sixstringtv1]

I have seen a few of them with Washburn brand pickups in both positions, maybe you got unlucky 😂😭

[@WeeFreeMan78]

Funny you should say that. Mine has the Wasburn pickups and kills all my other guitars. I even swapped them for many sets from the big brands, latest Brin a set of Dark Matter 2s. Went back to stock cause they sounded better in any scenario 🙄

[@kaptenbarbosa1436]

I want find one N2

[@redduketeleman]

There's a 1994 one going for sale here in perfect nick and it's just 500 british pounds. Your video is tempting me....

[@sixstringtv1]

Way too much. Youd be paying more than I did for cheaper wood

[@redduketeleman]

@@sixstringtv1 Hey thanks for the heads up, SS. Mucho appreciated.

[@victorruiz7862]

It's an honor to behold of your Stuff mi lord.

[@sixstringtv1]

😌😌😌

[@JS-vl7uo]

Makes me wish Washburn was somewhat relevant for Electric guitars, they still make Nunos but beside that they pretty much abandon the electric guitar market sadly

[@sixstringtv1]

They have to get back to making electric guitars!! If they made a comeback they'd be on top of the game for sure

[@sqrly2u]

I owned the same guitar in 1991. Bought it at Steiner Music in Bremerhaven GE. Sold it in 1993...shame on me!!!

[@sixstringtv1]

Bet you want it back now 😂

[@sqrly2u]

@@sixstringtv1 Yes sir I sure do! I will end up buying a new one. But they come with that crappy FR special. Only reason I may not spend $1050 for it!

[@barclaybass2327]

Goddamn you can effing PLAY!

[@sixstringtv1]

Thank you!! 😁😁🧡

[@JulienMarzanoGuitarist]

Only the bridge pickup is splittable

[@sixstringtv1]

not if you change that 😎

[@annetteprince7536]

Do a Demo of a Jackson USA guitar

[@ChrisFranklyn]

First electric guitar I ever laid my hands on was an N2 in the early 90's. A friend had it for his birthday. It ruined all other guitars for me after that (that I could afford). The basswood one would be interesting, I wonder how it effect the feel and balance. Hmm.

[@sixstringtv1]

Probably wouldn't affect the balance much, as the body mine has is already pretty much as lightweight as it gets. But I'd still be interested to see the difference

[@lemmy8ob]

nice wolfgang amadeus...the OBL pickups are the sh*t & glad you got one without the a$$wood body...I hate a$$wood it feels so fake...had to replace the body on my iron m@iden strat for that reason...

[@sixstringtv1]

I don't mind basswood, but other woods are better for sure

[@RichyKearnsproductions]

I had a chance to play an n4 it was the most cumbersome uncomfortable guitar i had ever played mainly because of the finger grip near the top of the neck id say most people love it but it hate it

[@sixstringtv1]

🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@WeeFreeMan78]

"That finger grip near the top of the neck". Mate, for some reason I feel you don't even play 🤔

[@kmatax9237]

Save up for a used n4. You'll never regret it other than not getting one sooner or...sadly...cheaper with nowadays bs prices...

[@sixstringtv1]

I'll definitely get one sometime soon

[@xavierortiz2690]

Is ur's Korean or Japanese

[@tntisbased]

Please do a video on slash’s instagram, it’s *interesting* to say the least

[@sixstringtv1]

Has nobody done that yet?

[@tntisbased]

@@sixstringtv1 nothing except an article that says how he does run his own instagram

[@GerryBlue]

You might want to consider changing you thumbnail, I searched Google videos, and saw this and I thought it was Mia Khalifa getting down with a guitar

[@FretLevelMidnight]

Cool guitar, video should be longer though.

[@sixstringtv1]

If I'd made the video longer I would've received comments like "why is the video so long" You can't please everybody, but after some of the comments you've left on my videos in the past, I've lost interest in pleasing you.

[@FretLevelMidnight]

@@sixstringtv1 Wow, really? Lol, okay man.

[@dalelytle4334]

Sold mine. Regretted it so much

[@sixstringtv1]

😔😔

[@TheLowest]

Made in 91. Nuno new? No

[@melkor5901]

The thumbnail of for this video gives me strong Mia Khalifa vibes.

[@michaelortiz9318]

I have one from 91/92... the red paduk stain one...grover tuners and about to put an 80's German Floyd on it but hot dang this guitar kills these new ones out there! Good review by the way...glad to see other n2's are still out there

[@sixstringtv1]

Mmmmmh, paduk N2 🤤

[@tedmich]

New? No, Nuno.

[@sixstringtv1]

Go to jail.

[@tales-of-fossegrim]

the male mia khalifa