Eastman E16SS-TC-LTD Quarter-sawn Maple
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The Essentials to Know About the E16SS-TC-LTD "Quarter-Sawn Maple"
The Essentials to Know About the E16SS-TC-LTD "Quarter-Sawn Maple"
- Solid Adirondack Spruce Thermo-Torrefied Top: quick response, precise attack, and great dynamic range.
- Amber Quarter-Sawn Maple Back and Sides: clear projection, tight bass, and excellent chord definition.
- Hand-Carved Scalloped X-Bracing: increased openness, generous sustain, and a "lively" feel under the fingers.
- Carefully Crafted Playing Comfort: Traditional Even "C" neck profile, ebony fingerboard, and bone nut.
Manufacturer Information
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A "Select" Luthiery Designed for Projection and Precision
This E16SS-TC-LTD emphasizes performance-oriented luthiery choices: a solid Adirondack spruce thermo-torrefied top (to gain tonal maturity and responsiveness) paired with matching quarter-sawn maple, known for its stability and clarity. The 16" body size enhances presence and projection, while the finishes (binding, classic rosette, pearl logo, and "pearl diamond" inlays) highlight a decidedly high-end positioning.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
With its definition and dynamic reserve, this guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive instrument capable of shifting from delicate playing to powerful rhythm without losing clarity. It excels in fingerstyle (articulation, note separation), flatpicking (attack, projection), and accompaniment for folk, bluegrass, pop, or modern acoustic styles when clean, well-defined chords are desired.
The Sound
The solid Adirondack spruce top delivers a crisp attack, wide dynamic range, and excellent sustain when played loudly, while the thermo-torrefied treatment tends to offer a more "mature" grain and a more immediate response. The maple back and sides promote direct projection, tight lows, and precise mids, helping the guitar sit easily in a mix (vocals, duo, band). The hand-carved scalloped X-bracing contributes to the openness of the register, improves top resonance, and supports musical sustain, with beautiful clarity on chord inversions and arpeggios.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid thermo-torrefied Adirondack spruce | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Back and sides | amber quarter-sawn maple, matched to the body | Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Bracing | hand-carved scalloped X-bracing | Scale length | 24.75" / 628.7 mm |
| Rosette | classic | Truss rod | dual-action |
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4-1/2" / 406.4 mm x 114.3 mm | Nut | bone, 1 11/16" / 42.9 mm |
| Body dimensions (according to spec sheet) | 16" x 4-13080" / 406.4 mm x 105156.2 mm | Frets | 20 Jescar-FW43080 |
| Binding | top/back | Inlay | pearl diamonds |
| Binding material | tortoise shell binding with chevron edging | Bridge / saddle | ebony / bone |
| Neck material | maple | Bridge string spacing | 2-5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Neck profile | Traditional Even "C" | Logo | pearl headstock inlay |
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Questions frequently asked
What tonal characteristics does the thermally fused Adirondack spruce top offer?
The solid thermally fused Adirondack spruce top delivers a clear attack and a wide dynamic range. The back and sides made of quarter-sawn maple promote tight lows and precise midrange.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle and flatpicking?
This model is suitable for fingerstyle due to note articulation and separation. Flatpicking benefits from the projection provided by the 16-inch body size and the hand-scalloped X-bracing.
What are the body dimensions?
The body measures 16 x 4-1/2 inches, which is 406.4 x 114.3 mm.
What is the playing comfort of the neck?
The neck is made of maple with a Traditional Even 'C' profile, paired with an ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch radius. The scale length is 24.75 inches, or 628.7 mm. The bone nut width is 42.9 mm.
Why choose quarter-sawn maple on this Eastman E16SS-TC-LTD QUARTER-sawn Maple?
Amber quarter-sawn maple is known for its stability and clarity. Combined with the Adirondack top, it supports direct projection and good definition in a mix.
