Eastman E2D-DLX-SB Deluxe Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic, Sunburst Overview
The Eastman E2D-DLX-SB Deluxe Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic is a premium instrument that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern enhancements. It’s designed for players who appreciate classic aesthetics and superb build quality, while also valuing contemporary features for performance and versatility.
Key Features and Specifications:
Body and Tonewoods:
Body Size: Dreadnought
- Known for its powerful and resonant sound, the dreadnought body shape is ideal for a range of playing styles, offering substantial volume and projection.
Body Top: Solid Cedar
- Cedar tops are prized for their warm, rich tone and responsiveness. They tend to provide a more immediate sound than spruce, with a smoother, more rounded character that’s particularly good for fingerstyle playing.
Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
- Sapele is similar to mahogany, offering a balanced tonal response with a warm, punchy midrange and clear highs. The solid construction ensures durability and contributes to the guitar’s overall tonal depth.
Bracing: Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- The hand-carved scalloped X-bracing pattern enhances the guitar’s resonance and sustain, allowing the top to vibrate more freely and producing a more dynamic sound.
Neck and Fingerboard:
Neck Material: Mahogany
- Provides a sturdy, stable neck with a warm tone that complements the guitar’s body. Mahogany necks are known for their smooth playability and durability.
Neck Profile: Traditional Even “C”
- The “C” shape is a classic profile that offers a comfortable grip for a wide range of hand sizes and playing styles.
Fingerboard: Ebony
- Ebony is a premium material known for its smooth feel and bright tonal characteristics. It provides excellent playability and durability.
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- A 12" radius is comfortable for both chord strumming and lead playing, offering a good balance between comfort and ease of note bending.
Fretwire: 20 Jescar-FW43080
- Jescar fretwire is known for its high quality and durability, providing a smooth playing surface and long-lasting performance.
Nut: Bone, 1-3/4"
- A bone nut enhances the guitar’s sustain and clarity. The 1-3/4" width is a common choice for dreadnought guitars, providing ample space for fingerstyle players.
Scale Length: 25.4"
- The standard scale length for dreadnoughts, which contributes to a powerful tone and string tension that’s comfortable for most players.
Body Dimensions:
Body Dimensions: 16" x 4-23/32"
- These dimensions are typical for a dreadnought guitar, offering a full, resonant sound with substantial low-end response.
Binding: Tortoise, Top and Back
- The tortoise binding adds a touch of classic elegance to the guitar’s appearance, complementing the sunburst finish.
Hardware and Electronics:
Electronics: Fishman Presys VT
- The Fishman Presys VT system provides high-quality amplification with controls for volume and tone, ensuring that the guitar’s natural sound is faithfully reproduced.
Tuners: Open-Gear PingWell V93N 3+3
- Vintage-style open-gear tuners that offer reliable tuning stability and a classic look.
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
- The tortoise shell pickguard is both aesthetically pleasing and functional, protecting the top of the guitar from pick scratches.
Finish and Aesthetics:
Body Top Finish: Truetone Gloss
- The Truetone Gloss finish enhances the beauty of the cedar top while providing a durable protective layer.
Back/Sides Finish: Truetone Gloss
- The gloss finish on the back and sides complements the top, giving the guitar a polished, professional appearance.
Logo: Pearl Headstock
- The pearl logo on the headstock adds a touch of elegance and quality to the instrument.
Inlay: Pearl Dots
- The pearl dot inlays are both functional and attractive, providing a classic look and easy fretboard navigation.
Side Dot Colour: White
- White side dots make it easy to see fret positions on the neck, especially in low-light conditions.
Bridge Pins: Ebony
- Ebony bridge pins match the bridge material, ensuring consistency in tone and aesthetics.
