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Eastman T59/V-RD Thinline Electric Guitar #P2102443  From Eastman

16" thinline electric in a red varnish finish

Eastman Guitars

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What We Think

I think I'm in love!  Here's how it happened: first, the looks.  This has got to be the best Antique finish I've seen on a new guitar, varnish no less.  The tuners, the inlay, the binding--the aesthetics of the guitar don't scream so much as growl vintage.  Next?  Playability.  For me, the combination of a 1 3/4" nut and a short scale length are the definition of comfortable playing.  And then I plugged it in.  Switching between neck, blend, and bridge positions is like a series of successive lessons in the history of American music--in hi-def!  Warm, full, and incredibly articulate, you can go from smokey-smooth jazz to downright nasty, gritty blues in a flash.  If you've been on the hunt for a vintage ES-335 or anything like it, well, Eastman has answered your question with this guitar and then some.

Manufacturer's Description from Eastman

Thinline

You can think of our semi-hollow thinlines as a guitarist’s Swiss Army knife. Their ability to handle nearly any genre makes them one of the most versatile tools in a player’s arsenal. Stay inspired by experimenting with different styles, or find a tone that perfectly suits your favorite genre — our thinlines do it all.

Deluxe Maple Laminate

To be great is to be misunderstood. We’re true believers in the de-stigmatization of laminate guitars. The tightly compressed laminate woods dampen down overtones created by solid woods, and lend themselves to perfect tone production in louder environments. Every one of our laminated thinlines has a center block that runs the length of the body right down the center, which aids in the suppression of feedback and reinforces the top.

Antique Varnish

At the source of every great feature are highly skilled craftspeople who sculpt, refine and perfect a vision. The Antique Varnish process is no exception. The same team behind our respected Violin Varnish Shop painstakingly hand apply and age the full series of Antique Varnish Archtops, Thinlines, Acoustics and Mandolins.  The resulting sound is pure and like no other.

About Eastman Guitars

When it comes to building a guitar, there is a big difference between assembly and artistry. If history has taught us anything, it is that there is no substitute for skilled craftsmanship. At Eastman, each instrument is given the attention to detail required to ensure that it reaches its maximum potential. Features such as hand-scalloped bracing and precision tap tuning are just two examples of the way we differentiate ourselves. Considering the outward beauty of an Eastman Guitar, it’s often easy to overlook the skill and artistry applied to the inside of such a fine instrument.

Eastman Guitars

About Manufacturer

Eastman Strings began in 1992, but its roots date back centuries to the violin and bow makers of the 1800s. By this time, violin and string instrument builders had streamlined their process enough by hiring specialized woodworkers who would assist them in the most time consuming tasks that there were plenty of quality, affordable handmade instruments. During World War II, many of the premier instrument makers had their towns and workshops destroyed, and some were even killed in the violence. Traditions that had been handed down for centuries from master instrument makers were all but lost, and the process of building by hand was replaced by large-scale manufacturing. After the war, the majority of instrument production had been mechanized, and in order for musicians to find decent instruments they would have to save enormous amounts of money for older, handmade instruments. Eastman Strings is returning to the traditions of the great string instrument builders of the past, and is bringing handmade instruments to musicians around the world at affordable prices. 

Eastman Guitars are fine handmade instruments at very reasonable prices. Their archtops and flat tops are made with solid, hand-carved tops, backs, and sides. They offer many of the traditional archtop styles in their Uptown series with options of different woods, dimensions, and pickups. The Thinline series, the El Rey and the Jon Pisano signature line offer some great alternatives, and feature the same kinds of customizable options. Eastman Uptown Deluxe series archtops are custom shop pieces with select AAA grade tone woods, wood binding with inlaid purfilng, and five piece necks.

For the flat top player, Eastman offers many different options in grand concert, orchestra model, grand auditorium, mini jumbo, dreadnought, and jumbo shapes. With these there are many different configurations of Sitka, Adirondack, and Englemann Spruce tops, as well as Mahogany, Rosewood, and Maple back and sides.  Between all of these quality handmade instruments we are confident that there is an Eastman guitar out there for any discerning musician. We also carry Eastman mandolins! 

With so many options, and with such reasonable pricing, it is no secret why we love Eastman guitars here at Sound Pure. We carry one of the largest inventories of Eastman guitars in the US. Our staff is extremely knowledgeable on the entire Eastman line. If you cannot find the Eastman guitar you are looking for in our vast inventory, we are happy to assist in a special order.

 

Specifications

Serial Number: P2102443

Neck Material:Maple

Fingerboard:Ebony

Fingerboard Radius:12"

Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"

Nut:Bone 1 3/4"

1st Fret String Height:.022"

12th Freight String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"

Fretwire:22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104

Scale Length:24.75"

Body Style:16" Thinline

Body Dimensions:16" x 1 3/4"

Body Top:Deluxe Flamed Maple Laminate

Body Back/Sides:Deluxe Flamed Maple Laminate

Truss Rod:Single Acting

Binding:Headstock, Neck, Body,

Binding Material:Ivoroid

Logo:Pearl Headstock

Inlay:Pearl Split Blocks

Finish:Antique Varnish

Hardware Color:Aged Nickel

Tailpiece:Gotoh Relic Series GE101A 

Bridge:Gotoh Relic Series GE104B

Tuners:Gotoh Relic Series SD90

Knobs:Speed Knobs

Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker

Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbucker

Pickup Height:3/32" bass side, 3/32" Treble Side

Pickup Frame:Black Plastic

3 Way Switch:Switchcraft 

Switch Tip:Switchcraft

Capacitors:0.022μF

Potentiometers:500K AudioTaper

Output Jack:Switchcraft

Strings:D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046

Case:Hardshell Case

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