Sound Pure's Take

Eastman definitely shows that less is more with their new SB55. The capless body and single Lollar P90 bring out the tone and resonance of the Okoume body without leaving you wanting more. A compensated bridge, no load tone pot, and lower output allow for the every detail of the sound to come out perfectly clear. The SB55/v has quickly become a shop favorite, and we're sure you'll feel the same.

From Eastman Guitars

Raw Refinement

A cap-less one-piece Okoume mahogany solid body delivers a lightweight playing experience without sacrificing an ounce of tone. The True Vintage finish found on the SB55 brings the guitar's visual and tonal beauty to the forefront. 

Both the SB55 model features a Lollar “50’s Spec” P90 in the bridge position. The lower output pickup produces a brighter and more defined tone with less distortion, creating room for more chordal articulation and playing subtleties to come through. This is perfect for players looking for a warm and growling sound that doesn’t sacrifice the details.

Premium Faber hardware, including a compensated Faber bridge for perfect intonation, provides the incredibly functional playing experience every player looks to find. The controls feature a no-load tone pot that bypasses itself from the signal chain when set to 10. When set below 10, it acts as a standard tone pot.

Neck Material:One Piece Okoume

Fingerboard:Ebony

Fingerboard Radius:12"

Nut:Bone 1.68" (43mm)

Nut Height:.022"

Fretwire:22 Jescar FW47104-P

Scale Length:24 3/4"

Body Dimensions:

Body Top:

Body Back/Sides:One-Piece Okoume

Truss Rod:Double Acting

Binding:None

Binding Material:None

Logo:Pearl Eastman

Inlay:Pearl Dots

Backplates:Black Plastic

Side Dot Color:White

Top Coat Finish:Truetone Vintage Gloss

Hardware Color:Antique Nickel

Tailpiece:

Bridge:TPWC-59NA Faber TPWC-'59

Tuners:FKT33SBR-NA Faber Kluson Style

Knobs:Gold Speed Knobs

Strap Peg:Gotoh EP-A1 Relic

Neck Pickup:None

Bridge Pickup:Lollar 50's Spec Dog Ear P90

Pickup Frame:None

3 Way Switch:None

Switch Tip:None

Capacitors:.022 Sprague Orange Drop

Potentiometers:CTS 500K No-Load on the Tone

Output Jack:Switchcraft #11

Pickup Wiring:Gavitt Braided Wire

Strings:D'addario NYXL .010 - .046

Action Height:3/32" and 2/32"

Case:Hardshell Case

Color Options:Pomona Blonde

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