Eastman E20D-TC-LSH Natural Thermo Cure
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A High-End Dreadnought Designed for Modern Acoustic Playing
With its thermo-cured top (Thermo Cure) and meticulous craftsmanship, the E20D-TC-LSH targets the rich, mature acoustic sound sought by discerning guitarists. Its dreadnought shape and hand-scalloped X bracing enhance volume reserve and responsiveness, while the noble tonewoods (solid Adirondack spruce, solid rosewood, ebony) position this model clearly towards performance and character.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This acoustic guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced players who want an expressive dreadnought capable of handling energetic pick playing as well as revealing fingerstyle nuances. It excels in folk, bluegrass, country, acoustic pop, and vocal accompaniment, thanks to its projection and harmonic balance.
Sound Characteristics
The solid Adirondack spruce thermo-cured top delivers a lively response, a wide dynamic range, and a more immediate "breaking-in" feel: the attack is precise, the sound opens easily and maintains its integrity when played loudly. The solid rosewood back and sides add depth in the lows, rich harmonics, and pronounced sustain, ideal for open chords and arpeggiated passages. The hand-scalloped X bracing supports the typical dreadnought projection with good note-to-note definition. Finally, the combination of bone nut and saddle and the ebony bridge promote clarity, attack, and intonation stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel and balance, choose a set of Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings in .012 - .053 gauge (identical to the factory setup). The hard case is included for transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Shape | dreadnought | Scale length | 25.4" / 645.2 mm |
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4-23/32" / 406.4 mm x 119.9 mm | Frets | 20 Jescar-FW43080 |
| Top | solid Adirondack spruce, thermo-cured | Nut | bone, 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm |
| Back and sides | solid rosewood | Truss rod | dual action |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X bracing | Truss rod wrench | 4 mm / 0.16" |
| Rosette | large rosette | Logo | Pickers Friend decal on back of headstock |
| Purfling | top and back | Inlays | abalone snowflakes |
| Purfling material | herringbone | Tuners | Gotoh SE780-06M-N |
| Top finish | Truetone Gloss | Hardware color | nickel |
| Back and sides finish | Truetone Gloss | Bridge and saddle | ebony / bone |
| Pickguard | tortoise shell | String spacing at bridge | 2-5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Neck material | mahogany | Bridge pins | ebony with abalone inlay |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Strings | D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze (.012 - .053) |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Action height | 3/32" / 2.38 mm at 12th fret on bass side and 2/32" / 1.59 mm on treble side |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Case | hard case included |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Thermo Cure spruce top of the Eastman E20D-TC-LSH provide?
The Adirondack thermo-cured solid spruce top delivers precise attack, lively response, and a wide dynamic range. The solid rosewood back and sides add depth to the lows and a pronounced sustain.
Is this dreadnought suitable for bluegrass and pick playing?
This model is well-suited for folk, bluegrass, country, and vocal accompaniment. Its handcrafted X-bracing and dreadnought body shape support projection during energetic pick attack.
What is the nut width and neck profile?
The bone nut width is 44.5 mm and the mahogany neck features a traditional Even "C" profile. The ebony fingerboard has a 304.8 mm radius, with a scale length of 645.2 mm.
What strings come pre-installed?
The instrument comes equipped with D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze strings, gauge .012-.053.
Is a case included with this guitar?
A hard case is included for transport and protection. The Gotoh SE780-06M-N tuners, paired with an ebony bridge and a bone saddle, make up the headstock and bridge hardware. The string spacing at the bridge is 54.8 mm.
