I'm not an expert, but do know what I like; and, I'm sorry to say that I have never played a Washburn that was worth the purchase, regardless of the price. Take no offense please, but since you're looking at Washburn I would assume that your expenditure is limited; consider, there are just too many very, very good low level Martins, some Taylors, and now Breedlove's out there that are SO worth the money, and so much more guitar than a Washburn - you just have to get out and play them.

I know it's tougher to buy when your left-handed, but that shouldn't stop you from maximizing your purchase. I own a wonderful high-end Breedlove that I use when unplugged, but my three work horses are all
Takamine - Santa Fe, 2001 LTD and a Hirade classical. I agree with
whoever said it above - go with the best you can afford - you will not
regret it in the end; but, if I'm not buying a high-end guitar you will find me picking through the Takamine section - they spent some
forty-odd years chasing Martin, and in a strange turn, Martin has been
chasing them the past few years (ooh, that statement will raise some eyebrows). Good Luck.