Eastman E1D-CLA Classic
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A "Classic" Dreadnought in the Eastman Spirit
With the E1D-CLA Classic, Eastman offers a dreadnought oriented towards "tradition": understated aesthetics, satin finishes, and wood choices that prioritize musicality. Within the E1 range, this model focuses on the essentials sought by acoustic guitarists: a responsive body, generous projection, and noble materials (spruce, sapele, ebony, bone) for an instrument ready to record or accompany a band.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This guitar is suited for demanding beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players seeking a reliable dreadnought for everyday use. Its format and factory string gauge of .012 - .053 make it particularly comfortable for folk, country, bluegrass, acoustic pop, and pick strumming, while retaining enough precision for fingerpicking thanks to the ebony fingerboard and bone nut.
The Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and a wide dynamic range: the sound opens up with playing, capable of being delicate in fingerpicking and powerful in rhythm. The solid sapele back and sides enhance midrange and definition, with firm lows and clear highs, ideal for cutting through a mix. The hand-scalloped X bracing optimizes top vibration: better projection, a "living" instrument feel, and more generous sustain. Finally, the combination of ebony fingerboard/bridge and bone nuts improves precision, note sustain, and harmonic response.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, choose phosphor bronze acoustic strings in .012 - .053 gauge (like the factory setup). If you play regularly, having a spare set on hand helps maintain brightness, tuning stability, and comfort.
Technical specifications
| Type | acoustic guitar | Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm |
| Format | dreadnought | Truss rod | dual-action |
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4-23/32" / 406.4 mm x 119.9 mm | Nut material | bone |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Nut width | 1.75" / 44.5 mm |
| Back and sides | solid sapele | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X bracing | Side dot color | white |
| Rosette | classic | Logo | maple headstock |
| Binding | top and back | Bridge | ebony |
| Binding material | tortoise | Saddle | bone |
| Pickguard | tortoise | String spacing at bridge | 2 5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Top finish | satin | Bridge pins | white plastic with black dots |
| Back and sides finish | satin | Tuners | PingWell V93N open-gear 3+3 |
| Color options | Traditional | Hardware color | nickel |
| Neck material | mahogany | Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053 |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Action height (12th fret) | 3/32" / 2.4 mm bass side, 2/32" / 1.6 mm treble side |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Truss rod wrench | 4 mm |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm | Case | padded deluxe Eastman gig bag |
| Number of frets | 20 (Jescar FW43080) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman E1D-CLA Classic suitable for strumming and bluegrass?
Its dreadnought body shape, combined with a solid Sitka spruce top and .012-.053 gauge strings, promotes generous projection for rhythmic playing. The hand-scalloped X-bracing supports the dynamic response sought after in folk, country, and bluegrass.
What woods make up the body of this dreadnought?
The soundboard is solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are solid sapele. This combination provides a clear attack, defined mids, and firm lows.
What is the nut width and scale length for this model?
The bone nut measures 44.5 mm and the scale length is 645 mm. The ebony fingerboard features a 305 mm radius and has 20 Jescar FW43080 frets.
Which strings come installed from the factory?
The guitar is equipped with D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze strings in .012-.053 gauge.
Is a case included with the guitar?
A padded Eastman deluxe gig bag is included. The satin finish covers the top, back, and sides, with tortoise purfling on the top and back. The PingWell V93N 3+3 open-gear tuners come with nickel hardware.
