Eastman E3OM-DLX Deluxe Series Orchestra Electro Acoustic, Natural Overview
The Eastman E3OM-DLX Deluxe Series Orchestra Electro Acoustic in Natural is a beautifully crafted instrument that combines traditional design with modern features to offer exceptional playability and sound quality. It’s designed for players who seek both classic acoustic tones and reliable amplified performance. Here’s a detailed look at its features and specifications:
Key Features and Specifications:
Neck:
Material: Mahogany
- Mahogany provides stability and a warm, resonant tone.
Fingerboard: Ebony
- Ebony offers a smooth playing surface with a bright and clear tone.
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- A 12" radius allows for comfortable playability, ideal for both strumming and fingerstyle.
Neck Profile: Traditional Even “C”
- The “C” profile is a classic shape that suits a variety of hand sizes and playing styles.
Nut: Bone, 1 3/4"
- Bone nut enhances sustain and clarity. The 1 3/4" width is ideal for fingerstyle and chord playing.
Fretwire: 20 Jescar-FW43080
- Jescar fretwire ensures a smooth, durable playing surface.
Scale Length: 24.9"
- Slightly shorter scale length compared to standard, which can offer a slightly warmer tone and easier playability.
Finish: Truetone Gloss
- Gloss finish provides a sleek look and helps protect the wood.
Body:
Dimensions: 15" x 4 1/4"
- Orchestra body size offers a balanced sound with good projection and comfortable playability.
Bracings: Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Hand-carved scalloped X-bracing enhances resonance and sustain by allowing the top to vibrate more freely.
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Sitka spruce is known for its bright, articulate tone and strong projection.
Back/Sides: Solid Ovangkol
- Ovangkol provides a balanced tone with rich midrange and warmth.
Top Finish: Truetone Gloss
- The gloss finish enhances the natural beauty of the spruce top.
Binding: Top and Back
- Herringbone binding adds a classic aesthetic and protects the edges of the guitar.
Binding Material: Herringbone
- Traditional herringbone binding adds a touch of vintage elegance.
Rosette: Classic
- The classic rosette design complements the guitar’s aesthetic.
Bridge/Saddle:
Material: Ebony/Bone
- Ebony bridge with a bone saddle ensures optimal transfer of vibrations and sustain.
Spacing: 2 5/32"
- The bridge spacing is designed for comfortable string spacing and optimal playability.
Bridge Pins: White Plastic with Black Dots
- White plastic pins with black dots provide a subtle but elegant detail.
Hardware:
Color: Nickel
- Nickel hardware provides durability and a sleek look.
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
- Tortoise shell pickguard adds both aesthetic appeal and protection against scratches.
Tuners: Open-Gear Pingwell V93N 3+3
- Vintage-style open-gear tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and a classic look.
Electronics:
- Type: Fishman Presys VT
- The Fishman Presys VT system offers high-quality amplification with controls for volume and tone, ensuring the guitar’s natural sound is faithfully reproduced.
Inlay:
Logo: Pearl Headstock
- The pearl headstock logo adds a touch of elegance.
Inlay: Pearl Dots
- Pearl dot inlays provide clear visual reference points on the fingerboard.
Side Dots: White
- White side dots enhance visibility for fretboard navigation.