Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman Plays Washburn

Chicago, IL - June 2006 - Washburn Guitars is pleased to have Joe Trohman from Fall Out Boy playing Washburn Idols. Fall Out Boy have established themselves as one of the most popular bands to come out of Chicago in recent years and the premier band of the pop punk genre.

Fall Out Boy's 2nd album, "From Under the Cork Tree" has gone Double Platinum and has spawned multi-platinum singles "Dance, Dance" and "Sugar We're Going Down". Fall Out Boy is currently supporting "From Under The Cork Tree" on their Worldwide "Black Clouds and Underdogs" Tour throughout the Summer of 2006.

"Being from Chicago and the fact that Washburn is from Chicago makes me twice as excited to be working with them." - Joe Trohman.

Trohman is currently playing Custom Damen Idols, and Custom Pilsen Idols.

"It's exciting to see a local band like Fall Out Boy that has played shows in the same clubs as you, become an international sensation. We are excited for Fall Out Boy's future and honored that Joe is playing Washburn Guitars." - David Karon, Director of Artist Relations.

The making of Trohman's Washburn Damen Idol is featured on Chicago's Original Guitar Shop, a podcast is available for download at itunes.com or at http://www.washburn.com/about/ads/index.aspx.

Washburn Guitars is owned by US Music Corp located just north of Chicago. US Music Corp. is a uniquely positioned, fully integrated musical instrument company that manufactures and markets instruments, accessories and audio equipment for professionals, aspiring professionals, collectors, hobbyists and beginner musicians. Also owned by US Music Corp are Parker Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Eden Amplifiers, SoundTech Professional Audio, Oscar Schmidt, Lyon Musical Instruments and Mojo Strings.

For more information on Washburn Guitars go to www.washburn.com.