Eastman E1SS-SB Sunburst
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Essential Information About the Eastman E1SS-SB Sunburst Guitar
Essential Information About the Eastman E1SS-SB Sunburst Guitar
- All solid wood: solid Sitka spruce top and solid sapele back/sides for dynamic response and great projection reserve.
- Modern comfort: mahogany neck with traditional "Even C" profile, ebony fingerboard, and 12" / 304.8 mm radius.
- Distinct acoustic character: hand-scalloped X bracing for more openness, sustain, and nuance.
- Ready to play: action setup announced and delivered with a padded Eastman deluxe gig bag.
Manufacturer Information
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A "vintage" aesthetic serving unadorned acoustics
With its Truetone Satin finish and tortoise shell pickguard, the E1SS-SB Sunburst aims for a warm and timeless look. Its design focuses on the essentials: all solid wood construction, carefully crafted bracing, and selected tonewoods to offer an expressive, responsive instrument that is enjoyable to play daily.
Who is it for, and what styles?
This acoustic guitar is particularly suitable for demanding beginners as well as intermediate players seeking an all-solid folk capable of supporting technical progression. Its size (16" width) and shorter scale length promote a soft touch, ideal for vocal accompaniment, folk, pop, blues, and playing with a pick or fingerstyle.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce soundboard provides clarity, attack, and excellent definition while remaining sensitive to playing dynamics. The solid sapele back and sides add a balanced foundation, with present mids and a consistent response, appreciated for rhythm and arpeggios. The hand-scalloped X bracing contributes to a freer top, resulting in greater breadth, better projection, and natural sustain, while the ebony fingerboard and bridge enhance note precision and clarity.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance, favor Phosphor Bronze acoustic string sets in .012 - .053 gauge (matching the indicated D'Addario XT setup). A spare set of the same gauge is a safe choice for rehearsals and gigs.
Technical specifications
| Type | acoustic guitar | Scale length | 24.75" / 628.7 mm |
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4-1/2" / 406.4 mm x 114.3 mm | Nut | bone, 43 mm / 1.68" |
| Soundboard | solid Sitka spruce | Frets | 20 Jescar-FW43080 |
| Back and sides | solid sapele | Truss rod | double action |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped, scalloped X | Inlay | pearl dots |
| Rosette | classic | Side dot color | white |
| Binding | top/back | Logo | pearl headstock inlay |
| Binding material | tortoise | Bridge / saddle | ebony / bone |
| Body finish | Truetone Satin | Saddle spacing | 2-5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Back and sides finish | Truetone Satin | Tuners | Open-Gear 3+3 |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell | Hardware color | nickel |
| Bridge pins | black | Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053 |
| Neck material | mahogany | Action height (12th fret) | 3/32" (bass) and 2/32" (treble) / 2.38 mm (bass) and 1.59 mm (treble) |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Truss rod wrench | 4 mm |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Case | padded Eastman deluxe gig bag |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Color options | Sunburst |
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Questions frequently asked
Eastman E1SS-SB Sunburst: what woods are used?
This guitar combines a solid Sitka spruce top with a solid sapele back and sides. The neck is made of mahogany, while the fingerboard and bridge are ebony.
Does the short 24.75-inch scale length make playing easier?
With a 24.75-inch (628.7 mm) scale length, this model offers a comfortable feel. The bone nut measures 43 mm and the neck features a traditional Even C profile.
What tone does the solid spruce top provide?
The solid Sitka spruce top delivers clarity and attack. The hand-scalloped X bracing allows the top to vibrate freely, offering more volume and natural sustain. The solid sapele supports a balanced response with pronounced midrange.
What strings should be installed on this Eastman folk guitar?
The original setup uses D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze strings in a .012-.053 gauge. It is possible to keep this gauge to maintain the intended playing balance.
Is a case included with the guitar?
A padded Eastman deluxe gig bag is included.
