Washburn Idol Series

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In 1999, Chicago guitar corp. Washburn started manufacturing the Idol series. This series of guitars comprises mostly single-cut models with humbucker pickups. One of the notable features of these guitars is Washburn's patented Voice Contour Control (VCC). This is similar to a tone knob on the standard electric guitar, except when the knob is at "10" it has a humbucker tone, while at "1" it has a single coil tone. The guitar was invented by Mark Durante (of KMFDM fame) who was Product Manager at the time.

1 VCC
2 Models
3 Custom Artists
4 References
5 External links

[edit] VCC

Most Washburn guitars equipped with humbuckers have a feature called VCC which is currently available only on Washburn. VCC stands for Voice Contour Control and it is unique coil tapping system that allows players to incrementally blend between a humbucking sound and a single coil sound without the hum normally associated with single coils. In other words, it gives you the option of switching the from the warm/thick humbucker sound, and turn it into a single coil sound at the twist of a knob. With VCC at 10 on the guitar knob, you get a more deep sound, as single coiled pickups normally do.

[edit] Models

[edit] Pilsen

Pilsen - Two variations, the P190 and the P170, with the P170 being more popular. The new Pilsen XL is an improvement of this model. being lighter, but still having the thick body and fat tone. This was released at the Winter NAMM 2007 show.^[1]