Eastman E1OM Natural
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An OM format designed for balance and versatility
With its OM (Orchestra Model) body size, the E1OM Natural aims for a highly sought-after compromise: enough body to project and support pick playing, while maintaining the precision and comfort expected by fingerstyle enthusiasts. The choice of solid woods and hand-scalloped bracing place this model firmly in an approach focused on resonance and touch sensitivity.
For which guitarists and styles?
The E1OM Natural is particularly suited for serious beginners and intermediate guitarists seeking an expressive acoustic, as well as for experienced musicians who want a responsive instrument for recording and casual playing. Its natural balance makes it comfortable in folk, pop, blues, vocal accompaniment, and fingerpicking, with clear note definition in both chords and arpeggios.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, a crisp attack, and a wide dynamic range: the harder you play, the more the guitar opens up without compressing. The solid sapele back and sides enhance warm mids and deliver a consistent response across the spectrum, with sustained lows and well-defined highs. The hand-scalloped X bracing promotes projection and top vibration, while the ebony (fingerboard and bridge) adds precision, sustain, and articulation, complemented by bone nuts for efficient vibration transfer.
Technical specifications
| Format | OM | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Back and sides | solid sapele | Scale length | 24.9" / 632.5 mm |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X | Frets | 20 Jescar FW43080 |
| Rosette | classic | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Binding | top and back | Logo | pearl headstock inlay |
| Purfling | tortoise | Nut | bone, 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm |
| Body dimensions | 15" x 4 1/4" x 4" / 381 mm x 108 mm x 102 mm | Bridge | ebony |
| Neck material | mahogany | Saddle | bone |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | String spacing at bridge | 2 5/32" / 54.0 mm |
| Truss rod | dual action | Finish | natural |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman E1OM Natural suitable for fingerstyle?
The OM format, the 44.5 mm nut width, and the 54 mm saddle spacing promote the precision needed for arpeggios and fingerpicking. The solid Sitka spruce top provides a clear attack.
What woods make up the body of this OM guitar?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are solid sapele. The fingerboard and bridge are crafted from ebony, with bone nuts.
What tonal qualities does solid sapele bring on an OM guitar?
Solid sapele supports warm midranges, sustained lows, and defined highs. Combined with the hand-scalloped X-bracing, it contributes to an even response across the tonal spectrum.
What is the scale length and nut width?
The scale length measures 632.5 mm (24.9 inches) and the bone nut width is 44.5 mm (1 3/4 inch). The mahogany neck features a traditional Even C profile and a 305 mm radius.
Is this acoustic guitar suitable for vocal accompaniment?
Its OM body shape and 381 mm width provide projection adapted to pick playing. The stated clarity of chords and arpeggios makes it suitable for folk, pop, blues repertoires, and vocal accompaniment.
