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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.
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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 from the warm/thick humbucker sound, and allowing you to turn it into a single coil sound with 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.
Models
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]
WI68
- WI68- Also comes in a baritone.[1]
Damen
- Damen- The only double-cut Idol.[2]
Idol Pro Series
WI64
- WI64- The only Idol with a pickguard.[4]
WI36
- WI36- One of the few Idols with single coils, it's similar to the Fender Telecaster.[5]
WI14
- WI14-[6]
Custom Artists
- Sonny Mayo- Pilsen
- Jon Don Rooney- WI36
- Joe Trohman- Damen
- Aaron Dugan- Damen
- Aaron Fink- general Idol
- Billy Sawilchik- Damen
- Steve Morris- Pilsen
- Nick Catanese- Nick Catanese Signature Model
- Shaun Glass- Damen
- Matt Skiba- general Idol
- Casey Calvert- Damen
References
- ^ a b Washburn WI90 Pilsen Idol Electric Guitar
- ^ Washburn DI80 Damen Idol Electric Guitar
- ^ Washburn WI66PRO Idol Electric Guitar
- ^ Washburn Idol Series. WI64 Guitar
- ^ Washburn WI36 Idol Electric Guitar
- ^ Washburn WI14 Idol Electric Guitar
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