Eastman E20D-TC Natural Thermo Cure

A Modern Dreadnought with Vintage Charm

The E20D-TC embodies the spirit of classic traditional acoustics: dreadnought body shape, high-end solid woods, and meticulous lutherie details. The "Thermo Cure" designation highlights a thermo-treated top designed to emulate the behavior of a well-played spruce top while maintaining the precision and stability expected from a contemporary guitar.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its power and projection, this guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced players seeking an expressive acoustic capable of holding its own in both solo and band settings. It excels in flatpicking, folk, bluegrass, country, and rhythmic accompaniment, while remaining very inspiring for fingerpicking and more nuanced playing when the attack is softened.

Sound Characteristics

The combination of solid thermo-treated Adirondack spruce and solid rosewood delivers the typical balance of high-end dreadnoughts: full bass, structured mids, and bright highs without harshness. The hand-carved scalloped X-bracing promotes a responsive top and wide dynamic range, with plenty of "headroom" when played loudly. Ebony (fingerboard and bridge) enhances attack and clarity, while the bone nut contributes to precision, note sustain, and overall resonance.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, we recommend a set of Phosphor Bronze strings in gauge 012 - 053 (identical to the factory setup of D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 012 - 053).

Technical specifications

Shape	dreadnought	Scale length	25.4" / 645.2 mm
Top	solid thermo-treated Adirondack spruce	Nut	bone, 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm
Back and sides	solid rosewood	Frets	20 Jescar-FW43080
Body dimensions	16" x 4-23/32" / 406.4 mm x 119.9 mm	Truss rod	double action
Bracing	hand-carved scalloped X-bracing	Truss rod wrench	4 mm / 0.157"
Rosette	classic	Tuners	Gotoh SXB510-N
Binding	top / back	Hardware color	nickel
Purfling (material)	herringbone	Bridge / saddle	ebony / bone
Pickguard	tortoise shell	Bridge string spacing	2-5/32" / 54.8 mm
Top finish	gloss	Bridge pins	ebony with abalone inlay
Back and sides finish	gloss	Action height (12th fret)	3/32" bass side and 2/32" treble side / 2.38 mm bass and 1.59 mm treble
Neck material	mahogany	Logo	pearl headstock inlay
Neck profile	traditional "C"	Inlays	abalone snowflakes
Fingerboard	ebony	Strings	D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 012 - 053
Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Case	hard case included