Hall of Fame: Washburn KC-40V KC Series Electric Guitar in Transparent Brown Burst
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The Washburn KC-40V is a Korean-made superstrat from the highly regarded KC Series, combining a fast 24-fret neck, HSS pickup configuration and licensed Floyd Rose tremolo for exceptional versatility. Finished in an eye-catching transparent brown burst over a figured veneer top, it delivers everything from crisp cleans to high-gain lead tones with ease.
This particular guitar retains its original hardware and electronics, making it an appealing option for collectors, enthusiasts and casual players alike. The guitar plays really well and has some serious character when driven hard.
- Year: c. 1993–1996
- Made in: Korea
- Body Style: Double Cutaway Superstrat
- Finish: Transparent Brown Burst
- Body Material: Basswood with Figured Veneer Top
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Neck Material: Maple
- Construction: Bolt-on Neck
- Fret Count: 24 Jumbo Frets with Dot Inlays
- Pickup Configuration: HSS
- Pickups: Bridge - Humbuckers, Middle & Neck - Single Coil
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-Way Blade Switch
- Nut: Locking Nut
- Bridge: Washburn Licensed Floyd Rose Tremolo
- Tuners: Washburn Branded Die-Cast Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Serial Number: 1111102
- Date Sold: 22/06/2026
- Sold For: $250 AUD