Sound Pure's Take
The Eastman E1SS-SB is a slope-shoulder dreadnought that delivers classic acoustic character with impressive warmth, responsiveness, and vintage-inspired appeal. Its thermo-cured Sitka spruce top and solid sapele body create a mature, open voice with strong fundamentals, balanced projection, and a rich woody character that feels remarkably broken-in. The hand-scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and dynamic response, making the guitar equally comfortable for strumming, flatpicking, and singer-songwriter accompaniment. Finished in a handsome sunburst Truetone satin finish with traditional tortoise appointments, it captures the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. Warm, articulate, and highly musical, the E1SS-SB offers exceptional value and performance for players seeking classic slope-shoulder tone and style.
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Neck Profile
- Traditional Even "C"
- Nut
- Bone 1.68" (43mm)
- Fretwire
- 20 Jescar-FW43080
- Scale Length
- 24.75
- Body Dimensions
- 16" X 4-1/2"
- Bracings
- Hand Scalloped Scalloped X
- Body Top
- Solid Thermo-Cured Sitka Spruce
- Body Back/Sides
- Solid Sapele
- Bridge/Saddle
- Ebony/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
- Rosette
- Classic
- Truss Rod
- Dual Acting
- Binding
- Top/Back
- Binding Material
- Tortoise
- Logo
- Pearl Headstock
- Inlay
- Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color
- White
- Bridge Pins
- Black
- Body Top Finish
- Truetone Satin
- Back/Sides Finish
- Truetone Satin
- Hardware Color
- Nickel
- Pickguard
- Tortoise shell
- Tuners
- Open-Gear 3+3
- Strings
- D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
- Action Height
- 12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
- Case
- Deluxe padded Eastman gigbag
- Truss Rod Wrench
- 4mm
- Color Options
- Sunburst
- Weight
- 4lbs 6oz
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