Born in the Washburn USA Custom Shop in 1994, Woody isn’t just another guitar off a factory line. He came from a small team of builders who still cared about grain, balance, and tone more than marketing. This is his build sheet, the choices that let him sing.
♪ I wasn’t built for showrooms or spotlights. I was built to make music, plain and simple.
- Year, Make, Model: 1994 Washburn USA Custom Shop guitar
- Serial Number: 9405055
- Body: Two‑piece book matched Padauk (African Hardwood)
Pronunciation: Padauk is commonly said “puh‑DOOK”, though woodworkers use several variations. Andy says “pa‑DUKE”
- Grain: V‑shaped cathedral pattern
- Neck & Head: One‑piece 1/4‑sawn Rock Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Skunk Stripe: Walnut inlay within Maple neck
- Finish: Natural satin stain, reddish‑brown tones
- Feel: Lightweight, resonant, warm
My makers didn’t cover me in paint. They gave me a warm stain and let the wood do the talking.
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan ’59 (neck), likely JB (bridge)
- Switching: 5‑way blade selector, factory original
- Controls: Single master volume, single master tone. Both OEM Washburn components
- Bridge: Wilkinson VS‑100N (with original posts, claw, and springs retained)
- Tuners: Washburn‑branded Gotoh Magnum III locking tuners, staggered posts, 3×3
- Nut: Original non‑locking nut, still going strong after 32 years
- Pickup Tape: New amber Kapton
People say Padauk a few different ways. Doesn’t matter to me. I answer to Woody.
- Bought new in 1994
- Single Owner (Andy)
- Named Woody before Toy Story
- Signed by Andy in Toy Story style
- 30+ year companion
- Never for Sale
I’ve been with Andy since the day I left the shop. After three decades, I’m not going anywhere.