Eastman E3D-DLX Deluxe Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic, Natural

Eastman E3D-DLX Deluxe Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic, Natural Overview

The Eastman E3D-DLX Deluxe Series Dreadnought Electro Acoustic in Thermo-Cure Natural is a premium guitar that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern enhancements. It’s designed for players who appreciate the rich, resonant tones of a well-built dreadnought and value high-quality materials and craftsmanship.

Key Features and Specifications:

Body and Tonewoods:

• Body Size: Dreadnought

  • The dreadnought shape is known for its powerful, booming sound and excellent projection, making it a popular choice for a variety of musical genres.

• Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce

  • Sitka spruce is renowned for its bright, clear tone and strong projection. It provides a dynamic range suitable for both strumming and fingerstyle playing.

• Body Back/Sides: Solid Ovangkol

  • Ovangkol offers a tonal profile similar to rosewood, with a rich, balanced sound that complements the spruce top. It contributes to the guitar’s overall warmth and resonance.

• Bracings: Hand-Carved Scalloped X

  • Hand-carved scalloped X-bracing enhances the guitar’s resonance and sustain, allowing the top to vibrate more freely and produce a more open, dynamic sound.

Neck and Fingerboard:

• Neck Material: Mahogany

  • Mahogany provides a stable, durable neck with a warm tone that complements the guitar’s overall sound.

• Neck Profile: Traditional Even “C”

  • The “C” profile is a comfortable shape that accommodates a variety of hand sizes and playing styles.

• Fingerboard: Ebony

  • Ebony is a premium material known for its smooth feel and bright, articulate tone. It enhances playability and provides a durable surface for fretting.

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"

  • A 12" radius is comfortable for both chord strumming and lead playing, allowing for smooth note bends and easy finger placement.

• Fretwire: 20 Jescar-FW43080

  • Jescar fretwire is known for its quality and longevity, providing a smooth playing surface and consistent feel.

• Nut: Bone, 1-3/4"

  • The bone nut enhances sustain and clarity. The 1-3/4" width is ideal for providing ample space for fingerstyle and chord playing.

• Scale Length: 25.4"

  • The standard scale length for dreadnought guitars, offering a balanced string tension and consistent tone.

Body Dimensions:

• Body Dimensions: 16" x 4 23/32"

  • These dimensions contribute to the dreadnought’s deep, resonant sound and robust projection.

• Binding: Herringbone, Top and Back

  • Herringbone binding adds a classic, vintage aesthetic to the guitar, complementing the natural finish and overall design.

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 accurately reproduced.

• Tuners: Open-Gear PingWell V93N 3+3

  • Vintage-style open-gear tuners offer reliable tuning stability and a classic appearance.

• Pickguard: Tortoise Shell

  • The tortoise shell pickguard adds both aesthetic appeal and functional protection against pick scratches.

• Bridge Pins: White Plastic w/ Black Dots

  • White plastic bridge pins with black dots provide a subtle yet elegant detail.

• Strings: D’Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012-.053

  • These strings offer a balanced tone with excellent durability and resistance to corrosion.

• Action Height: 12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side

  • The action height is set to provide comfortable playability while allowing for clean, clear fretting.

Finish and Aesthetics:

• Body Top Finish: Truetone Gloss

  • The Truetone Gloss finish enhances the natural beauty of the Sitka spruce top while providing a protective layer.

• Back/Sides Finish: Truetone Gloss

  • The gloss finish on the back and sides complements the top and adds to the guitar’s overall aesthetic appeal.

• Hardware Colour: Nickel

  • Nickel hardware provides a durable and stylish finish that complements the guitar’s design.

• Logo: Pearl Headstock

  • The pearl headstock logo adds a touch of elegance and quality to the instrument.

• Inlay: Pearl Dots

  • Pearl dot inlays provide a classic look and make it easy to navigate the fretboard.

• Side Dot Colour: White

  • White side dots enhance visibility for fretboard navigation.

Case:

• Case/Gig Bag: Deluxe padded Eastman gig bag
  • The gig bag offers protection for the guitar while on the go, with padding to safeguard against bumps and scratches.