Eastman E10OOSSL-TC
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Essential Information About the Eastman E10OOSSL-TC Guitar
- Comfortable and well-balanced OO format, ideal for seated playing, fingerstyle, and precise accompaniment.
- Left-handed (LH) version designed for a natural grip, with no compromise on craftsmanship.
- All-solid construction (solid Sitka spruce top, solid sapele back and sides) for greater dynamics, projection, and tonal maturity over time.
- Hand-scalloped X bracing for quick response, beautiful openness, and excellent nuance rendering.
An Eastman OO from the E10 series: the "traditional" spirit serving modern playing
With the E10OOSSL-TC, Eastman offers an acoustic guitar in OO format, designed for guitarists seeking a "vintage" feel and meticulous craftsmanship while maintaining modern playability. Its TruTone satin finish and material choices focused on musicality (ebony, bone, scalloped bracing) naturally position it as a serious instrument for progressing, recording, and regular playing, with a true sonic personality.
Who is the Eastman E10OOSSL-TC for?
This Eastman is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians who want an expressive instrument, sensitive to attack, and comfortable for long playing sessions. Its OO format and shorter scale length promote a soft and controlled touch, perfect for fingerstyle, folk, acoustic blues, pop, and "singer-songwriter" accompaniment. It is also well suited for studio contexts, where a clean bass, clear mids, and a singing treble that doesn't become overpowering are appreciated.
Precise and responsive tone: solid Sitka spruce, solid sapele, and scalloped bracing
The solid Sitka spruce top provides a balanced response: clear attack, good dynamic range, and controlled projection, ideal for alternating between arpeggios, light strumming, and fingerpicking. The solid sapele (back and sides) complements the sound with present mids, clear articulation, and warmth similar to some mahogany guitars, while maintaining a well-defined upper spectrum.
The hand-scalloped X bracing plays a key role in the "immediate response" feel: the guitar starts quickly, breathes well at low volume, and holds up when played harder. The OO format naturally concentrates energy in a very usable frequency range for mixing: firm lows, expressive mids, and precise highs, with a nice string-to-string balance.
Finally, the short 24.75" / 629 mm scale length contributes to slightly looser tension, facilitating subtle bends, ornaments, and left-hand comfort, while providing a round and fluid feel much appreciated on this type of guitar.
Recommended compatible accessories
This guitar comes factory-strung with D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053) strings: you can plan a replacement set in the same gauge (.012 - .053) to maintain tension balance and action setup. A string winder/tuner and a set of picks (soft to medium for strumming, stiffer for precise attack) are also simple and reliable daily choices.
Technical specifications
| Format / dimensions | 14-3/4" x 4" / 375 mm x 102 mm | Profile | Traditional Even "C" |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Scale length | 24.75" / 629 mm |
| Back and sides | solid sapele | Nut | bone, 1.68" / 43 mm |
| Bracing | Hand Scalloped X | Frets | 20 Jescar-FW43080 |
| Rosette | Classic | Inlays | Pearl Dots |
| Binding | top and back | Side dot color | White |
| Binding material | tortoise | Truss rod | Dual Acting |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell | Bridge / saddle | ebony / bone |
| Top finish | TruTone Satin | Bridge string spacing | 2 5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Back and sides finish | TruTone Satin | Bridge pins | Black |
| Color | Sunburst | Hardware color | Nickel |
| Neck material | mahogany | Tuners | Open-Gear 3+3 |
| Fretboard | ebony | Logo | Pearl Headstock |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman E10OOSSL-TC suitable for fingerstyle?
The OO body shape, the short 629 mm scale length, and the 54.8 mm string spacing at the bridge promote a flexible and controlled fingerstyle playing. The solid Sitka spruce top provides a clear attack, while the solid sapele back supports well-defined midrange.
What tone does the OO format with solid sapele produce?
This model delivers firm lows, expressive mids, and precise highs. The solid sapele back and sides add warmth and articulation, offering a response well suited to folk, acoustic blues, and singer-songwriter accompaniment.
Is the neck comfortable for chords and ornaments?
Its Traditional Even 'C' profile, 43 mm bone nut, and 24.75-inch scale length provide slightly lower string tension. Subtle bends and ornaments benefit from this scale length.
Does this Eastman guitar have electronics?
No electronics are integrated on this version; the specifications indicate 'None'.
What replacement strings should be used on this guitar?
It is possible to keep the original setup using a set of D’Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light strings in .012-.053. This gauge preserves the balance of tension designed for the 629 mm scale length. A string winder can facilitate regular string changes.
