Sound Pure's Take

This one almost didn't make it to the site!  A couple folks here (including our luthier) briefly considered schemes to keep this guitar from making it to the public eye but, seeing as it's the first of its kind, we figured y'all ought to have first crack at it.  We have flat out never heard a more resonant thinline from Eastman--the bass response alone is staggering.  The Antiquity P-90s through any tube amp worth its salt are the stuff of dreams.  Rock, Blues, R&B, Jazz, Funk, and more--this is a guitar that gets you excited about playing again!  

From Eastman Guitars

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.

Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Neck Profile
Traditional Even "C"
Nut
Bone 1 3/4"
1st Fret String Height
.022"
12th Fret String Height
Bass .078" and 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 Maple Laminate
Body Back/Sides
Deluxe 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
Pickguard
None
Tailpiece
US Bigsby B7
Bridge
Gotoh Relic Series GE104B
Tuners
Gotoh Relic Series SD90
Knobs
Amber Speed Knobs
Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 Dog Ear Black
Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Antiquity P-90 Dog Ear Black
Pickup Height
3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side
Pickup Frame
Black Plastic
3 Way Switch
Switchcraft
Switch Tip
Black Switchcraft
Capacitors
0.022" Ohms
Potentiometers
250k Audio Linear
Output Jack
Switchcraft
Strings
D’Addario NYXL .010 - .046
Action Height
3/32" bass side 12th fret, 2/32" treble side 12th fret
Case
Hardshell Case

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