Eastman E6-LGSS-TC-SB Sunburst Thermo Cure

A Modern Interpretation of a Compact Format with a "Vintage" Character

With its reduced body size and Sunburst finish, this E6-LGSS-TC-SB fits within the spirit of historic compact acoustics, designed for precision, attack, and presence. The thermo-cured treatment of the top enhances this sense of sonic maturity, while the solid wood construction aims for rich dynamics and a natural evolution of tone over time.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This acoustic guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive and nuanced instrument, but it remains accessible to demanding beginners thanks to its playing comfort. Its size and balance make it very comfortable for fingerstyle, blues, folk, vocal accompaniment, as well as studio use when you want a guitar that "sits" easily in the mix.

Sound Characteristics

The thermo-cured solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, a clear attack, and a beautiful richness of harmonics, with an immediate response sensation under the fingers. The solid mahogany back and sides reinforce singing mids, controlled warmth, and a drier, more direct character, highly appreciated for precise rhythm playing and articulated picking. The hand-sculpted X bracing promotes responsiveness and projection, while the bone nut contributes to definition and sustain, especially on open chord notes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original string tension and balance, favor Phosphor Bronze acoustic strings in .012 - .053 gauge (identical to the factory-installed D'Addario XT). Since this is solid wood, a guitar humidifier is also recommended to stabilize the instrument during dry periods.

Technical specifications

Body dimensions	14" x 4" / 355.6 mm x 101.6 mm	Nut	bone, 1.75" / 44.4 mm
Top	thermo-cured solid Sitka spruce	Truss rod	dual action
Back and sides	solid mahogany	Frets	20 Jescar-FW43080
Bracing	hand-sculpted X bracing	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Rosette	classic	Side dot color	white
Binding	top/back	Logo	mother-of-pearl headstock inlay
Binding material	ivoroid	Bridge / saddle	rosewood / bone
Top finish	Truetone Gloss	Bridge string spacing	2-5/32" / 54.8 mm
Back/sides finish	Truetone Gloss	Bridge pins	ebony
Pickguard	Firestripe	Tuners	Gotoh SE780-06M-N
Neck material	mahogany	Hardware color	nickel
Neck profile	traditional Even "C"	Strings	D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze (.012 - .053)
Fingerboard	rosewood	Action height	3/32" / 2.38 mm at the 12th fret on the bass side and 2/32" / 1.59 mm on the treble side
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Case	hard case
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Truss rod wrench	4 mm Allen key