Eastman E20SS Sunburst
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A Sunburst Acoustic with a Strong Character, Designed for Expressiveness
With its Sunburst aesthetic and meticulous construction, the E20SS Sunburst is aimed at guitarists seeking a classic-style acoustic, but above all, an instrument capable of conveying subtlety in playing. The combination of solid Adirondack spruce and solid rosewood places this model firmly in a "luthiery" approach: carefully selected materials, refined bracing, and a finish that highlights both the wood and the feel.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The E20SS Sunburst is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced musicians who want a responsive acoustic guitar with headroom when strumming harder with a pick. The short scale length facilitates bends, barre chords, and open-position playing, while providing a smooth feel under the left hand. In terms of repertoire, it excels in folk, acoustic rock, blues, and vocal accompaniment, but it also articulates arpeggios and fingerstyle well thanks to its definition and harmonic richness.
A Wide, Dynamic, and Detailed Tone Thanks to Solid Woods
The solid Adirondack spruce top is prized for its great dynamic range: it responds quickly to light attacks while maintaining integrity when played strongly, helping to achieve clear projection and precise attack. The solid rosewood back and sides generally provide a sense of depth, with full bass, bright trebles, and beautiful harmonic complexity, ideal for chords that "fill" the space.
The hand-carved scalloped X bracing promotes a livelier top: you gain in openness, sustain, and breadth, with an instrument that breathes more and naturally follows right-hand dynamics. The ebony hardware (bridge and fingerboard) contributes to a sensation of precision and clarity, while the bone nut and saddle help efficiently transmit vibrations, useful for note clarity and sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, you can opt for phosphor bronze acoustic strings in gauge .012 - .053 (the factory-installed gauge). A guitar humidifier and a clip-on tuner are also reliable and useful daily choices, regardless of your playing routine. The instrument comes with a hardshell case for transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Format | body dimensions 16" x 4-1/2" / 406.4 x 114.3 mm |
| Top | solid Adirondack spruce |
| Back / sides | solid rosewood |
| Bracing | hand-carved scalloped X bracing |
| Rosette | Classic |
| Binding | top / back |
| Binding Material | Ivoroid |
| Pickguard | Firestripe |
| Top Finish | glossy |
| Back / sides Finish | glossy |
| Neck Material | mahogany |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Profile | Traditional Even "C" |
| Scale Length | 24.75" / 628.7 mm |
| Frets | 20 (Jescar-FW43080) |
| Nut | bone |
| Nut Width | 1 11/16" / 42.9 mm |
| Truss Rod | double action |
| Bridge / Saddle | ebony / bone |
| String Spacing at Bridge | 2-5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Bridge Pins | ebony |
| Tuners | Open-Gear Ping V93N 3+3 |
| Hardware Color | nickel |
| Logo | mother-of-pearl (headstock) |
| Inlays | mother-of-pearl dots |
| Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053 |
| String Height | at 12th fret 3/32" / 2.4 mm bass side and 2/32" / 1.6 mm treble side |
| Case | hardshell case |
| Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench | 4 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman E20SS Sunburst suitable for fingerstyle and pick playing?
The solid Adirondack spruce top responds well to both light attacks and stronger playing. The hand-scalloped X bracing enhances openness and sustain, beneficial for fingerpicking as well as pick accompaniment.
What sound does the solid rosewood contribute on this guitar?
The solid rosewood back and sides provide full bass, bright trebles, and complex harmonics. This construction particularly supports rich chords and vocal accompaniment.
Does the short scale length facilitate playability?
With a 24.75-inch (628.7 mm) scale length, this model offers a flexible feel that is favorable to barre chords, bends, and open-position chords.
What are the neck and nut dimensions?
The mahogany neck features a Traditional Even "C" profile and an ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch (304.8 mm) radius. The bone nut width is 42.9 mm. Twenty Jescar FW43080 frets are installed.
What case and strings are included?
A hardshell case is included for transport and protection. The original string set consists of D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze with gauges .012-.053.
