Just north of Chicago, in the town of Mundelein, are a group of hard working luthiers building some of the finest guitars in the world. If you're lucky enough to get your hands on one of these sought after gems then you will understand what it means to play a guitar that is made not only from these humble guitar makers' hands, but also from the heart . Every guitar that is shipped from the Chicago area factory is constructed with passion only a musician can feel. These guitars are crafted with the hard working spirt and quality standards of the luthiers that have crafted Washburn guitars since the late 1800s for musicians and songwriters around the world. Guitars for the working musician who can hear the subtle differences between a good instrument and a great instrument.