Eastman E25SS/V Antique Sunburst

The Eastman E25SS/V Antique Sunburst that proves a handcrafted slope shoulder with Thermo-Cured Adirondack top and solid rosewood back and sides is not only imaginative, but also immediately tangible in tone and response

Eastman builds guitars as if factory scale is an excuse for compromise, and refuses to accept that reasoning. The E25SS/V is the result: a slope shoulder dreadnought treated in every respect as an instrument it deserves to be, with a solid Thermo-Cured Adirondack spruce top that, through the thermal treatment process, has the resonant properties of a played-in vintage instrument without having to wait decades. Combined with a solid rosewood body, this delivers an instrument with a powerful, balanced voice that excels in dynamic range: from whispered fingerpicking to full rhythmic strumming, the tone retains its character and definition.

The hand-carved scalloped X-bracing is the choice Eastman makes where other brands in this price range cut corners. It results in a top that vibrates freely, responds quickly, and translates subtle variations in attack into musical information. The mahogany neck with Traditional Even C-profile and Jescar FW43080 fretwire on a rosewood fretboard with pearl parallelogram inlays sits comfortably in the hand and offers the feel of a custom-made instrument. The 1.75" bone nut and ebony saddle ensure clear attack and maximum tonal transfer to the top.

Solid Thermo-Cured Adirondack spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with 24.75" scale, rosewood fretboard with pearl parallelogram inlays, 20 frets with Jescar FW43080 fretwire, 1.75" bone nut, ebony belly bridge with bone saddle, ivoroid binding, firestripe pickguard, Antique Varnish finish on top and body, custom vintage style nickel hardware with cream knobs. D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012-.053 strings. Includes hardshell case.

The E25SS/V is for the guitarist who is not satisfied with the approach of premium and only accepts the real deal.