Eastman E1Dl Natural
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An Eastman Dreadnought Designed in the "Traditional" Spirit
The E1DL Natural embraces a decidedly classic approach: understated aesthetics, tortoise-style binding, tortoiseshell pickguard, and lutherie focused on sonic efficiency. With its solid woods and hand-scalloped X bracing, it aims for authentic acoustic grain and the dynamic range expected from a characterful dreadnought.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This acoustic guitar is aimed at serious beginners to intermediate players seeking an expressive dreadnought, as well as more advanced players wanting a reliable "roots" acoustic. It excels in folk, country, pop, and acoustic rock, offering enough volume reserve for pick playing while remaining responsive in fingerpicking.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Sitka spruce top provides attack, clarity, and a nice dynamic range, ideal for transitioning from delicate fingerpicking to strong strumming. The solid sapele back and sides add warmth, present mids, and clear projection, with naturally musical sustain. The hand-scalloped X bracing encourages sound openness and body resonance, while the ebony fingerboard/bridge duo enhances note precision and definition. The bone nuts (headstock and bridge) contribute to a clear attack and better vibration transmission.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, prioritize Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings in 12-53 gauge (as factory-installed). An acoustic guitar humidifier is also recommended to protect the solid woods when the air is dry.
Technical specifications
| Format | dreadnought | Truss rod | double action |
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4-23/32" / 406.4 x 119.9 mm | Nut | bone, 44.5 mm / 1.75" |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Back and sides | solid sapele | Side dots | white |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X bracing | Headstock logo | maple |
| Rosette | classic | Bridge | ebony |
| Binding | top and back | Bridge nut | bone |
| Binding material | tortoise | Bridge string spacing | 2-5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Top finish | satin | Bridge pins | white plastic with black dots |
| Back and sides finish | satin | Hardware color | nickel |
| Pickguard | tortoiseshell | Tuners | Open-Gear PingWell V93N 3+3 |
| Neck material | mahogany | Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 0.012 - 0.053 |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Action height (12th fret) | bass 3/32" / 2.38 mm; treble 2/32" / 1.59 mm |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Case | padded Eastman deluxe gig bag |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Truss rod wrench | 4 mm |
| Scale length | 25.4" / 645.2 mm | Color options | traditional |
| Frets | 20 Jescar FW43080 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman E1DL Natural LH suitable for left-handed guitarists?
This LH version is designed for left-handed guitarists and features a 16-inch wide dreadnought body shape.
What solid woods are used on this dreadnought?
The top is solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are solid sapele. This combination provides clarity and dynamic range, with present midtones. The hand-scalloped X bracing promotes the body's openness.
What sound does the guitar offer for folk and strumming?
The dreadnought shape, 645.2 mm scale length, and D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 12-53 strings deliver ample volume reserve suitable for pick playing. The solid Sitka spruce top remains responsive to fingerpicking.
What is the nut width and neck profile?
The bone nut measures 44.5 mm and the mahogany neck has a traditional Even C profile. The ebony fingerboard has a 12-inch (304.8 mm) radius.
Is a case included with this acoustic guitar?
A padded Eastman deluxe gig bag is included, along with a 4 mm truss rod wrench.
