Sound Pure's Take
Eastman definitely shows that less is more with their new SB55/v line. 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 Antique Varnish finish found on both the SB55/v-SB and SB55DC/v brings the guitars’ visual and tonal beauty to the forefront. Our Antique Varnish finish is smoother than lacquer, with the thinner layer of varnish from our violin shop allowing for a fuller, more wide-open resonant sound that gives these instruments a truly unique voice.
Both the SB55/v-SB and SB55DC/v models feature 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 SB55/v-SB and SB55DC/v 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.
- Model
- SB55DC/v
- Color
- Vintage Red
- Neck Material
- One Piece Okoume Mahogany
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Nut
- Bone, 1 11/16"
- Fretwire
- Jescar FW47104-P
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Scale Length
- 24 3/4"
- Body Dimensions
- 13" x 1 7/8"
- Body Back/Sides
- One Piece Okoume Mahogany
- Truss Rod
- Single Acting
- Logo
- Pearl Headstock
- Inlay
- Pearl Dots
- Backplates
- Bakelite
- Finish
- Antique Varnish
- Hardware Color
- Aged Antique Nickel
- Pickguard
- Custom Bakelite
- Bridge
- Faber Wrap Around
- Tuners
- Faber with Oval Knobs
- Knobs
- Gold Speed Knobs
- Strap Peg
- Gotoh EP-A1 Relic
- Bridge Pickup
- Lollar 50's Spec Dog Ear P-90
- Pickup Height
- 11mm
- Capacitors
- Sprague Orange Drop
- Potentiometers
- CTS 500K No-Load on the Tone
- Output Jack
- Switchcraft #11
- Case
- Hardshell
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