Eastman E2D-DLX-SB Sunburst

A Modern Dreadnought: Balancing Tradition and Premium Finishes

With its classic lines, "classic" rosette, binding, and glossy Sunburst finish, this guitar fits squarely within the grand tradition of dreadnoughts, while focusing on performance-oriented choices: hand-scalloped X bracing, bone/ebony combo on the bridge and nut, and nickel hardware. The overall goal is a reliable, comfortable, and expressive acoustic-electric guitar, equally at home in the studio or on stage.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

Thanks to its dreadnought body and 25.4" / 645.16 mm scale length, the E2D-DLX-SB Sunburst is well suited for serious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a responsive and full-bodied guitar. It excels in folk, pop, country, chanson, and strumming, while remaining comfortable for picking due to its clear definition. The specified action setup (at the 12th fret) promotes comfortable playing without sacrificing attack.

Sound Characteristics

The solid cedar top delivers immediate attack, a "flexible" feel under the fingers, and natural warmth, especially flattering for fingerstyle and gentle accompaniment. The solid sapele (back and sides) enhances projection and clarity, with well-controlled low end and present mids that cut through a mix. The hand-scalloped X bracing encourages top resonance, dynamic range, and sustain, while the ebony fingerboard and bone components (nut and saddle) contribute to clear articulation and stable intonation. Plugged in, the Fishman Presys VT electronics aim for a natural and practical stage sound, remaining discreet on the instrument.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original string gauge, opt for 12-53 acoustic strings, such as D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053 (replacement set identical to the supplied strings).

Technical specifications

Body dimensions	16" x 4-23/32" / 406.4 mm x 119.86 mm	Nut	bone 1-3/4" / 44.45 mm
Top	solid cedar	Frets	20 Jescar-FW43080
Back and sides	solid sapele	Truss rod	double action
Bracing	hand-scalloped X bracing	Truss rod wrench	4 mm
Rosette	classic	Inlay	pearl dots
Binding	top and back	Side dot color	white
Binding material	tortoise	Logo	pearl headstock inlay
Pickguard	Tortoise Shell	Bridge / saddle	ebony / bone
Top finish	Truetone Gloss	String spacing at bridge	2-5/32" / 54.77 mm
Back and sides finish	Truetone Gloss	Bridge pins	white plastic with black dots
Color options	Natural, Sunburst	Hardware color	nickel
Neck material	mahogany	Tuners	Open-Gear PingWell V93N 3+3
Neck profile	traditional Even "C"	Electronics	Fishman Presys VT
Fingerboard	ebony	Strings	D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053
Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Action height (12th fret)	3/32" / 2.38 mm bass side and 2/32" / 1.59 mm treble side
Scale length	25.4" / 645.16 mm	Case	padded Eastman deluxe gig bag