Eastman E6OM-TC Natural Thermo Cure
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An OM Format Designed for Balance and Versatility
The OM format has established itself as a reference among guitarists seeking a versatile acoustic: enough body to accompany, while maintaining precise attack for fingerstyle playing. The E6OM-TC Natural Thermo Cure embodies this spirit with an all-solid construction and a thermo-treated top, designed to more quickly offer the "open" and responsive character often associated with well-played instruments.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This guitar is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians who want an expressive acoustic, sensitive to right-hand nuances. Its format and shorter scale length are very suitable for fingerstyle, folk, acoustic blues, and vocal accompaniment, with a softer tension feel under the fingers for light bends and enriched chords.
Sound Characteristics
The solid thermo-treated Sitka spruce top favors a clear attack, excellent definition, and wide dynamics, while providing a sense of roundness and a "dry" tone much appreciated in picking. The solid mahogany back and sides enhance the midrange, with firm lows and a soft high end, helping the guitar remain clear in a mix. The hand-scalloped X bracing promotes projection and responsiveness, while ebony (fingerboard and bridge) adds precision, sustain, and clear articulation, ideal for complex voicings.
Technical specifications
| Format | Orchestra | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Matt |
| Back&Sides | Mahogany | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body dimensions | 15" x 4-1/4" / 381 mm x 108.0 mm | Scale length | 24.9" / 632.5 mm |
| Back and sides | solid mahogany | Truss rod | double action |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X bracing | Nut | bone 1-3/4" / 44.5 mm |
| Rosette | classic | Frets | 20 Jescar-FW43080 |
| Binding | top/back | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Purfling material | black plastic | Bridge/Saddle | ebony/bone |
| Neck material | mahogany | Bridge string spacing | 2-5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Logo | Pearl headstock |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
What tone does the thermo-treated top of this OM guitar offer?
The combination of a solid Sitka spruce thermo-treated top and a solid mahogany back promotes a clear attack with rich midranges. The hand-scalloped X bracing helps the top vibrate more freely. The trebles remain defined while the bass is controlled.
Is this OM suitable for fingerstyle playing?
The Orchestra body shape and the 24.9 inches / 632.5 mm scale length provide a response suited for fingerstyle. The 44.5 mm nut width and 54.8 mm string spacing at the bridge facilitate fingerpicking.
Is the Eastman E6OM-TC Natural Thermo Cure electro-acoustic?
No: no electro-acoustic system is specified for this model.
What are the neck dimensions and profile?
With a 632.5 mm scale length, the mahogany neck features a traditional "Even C" profile. The ebony fingerboard has a 12-inch / 304.8 mm radius and includes 20 Jescar-FW43080 frets.
What accessories are recommended for this all-solid wood guitar?
A set of 80/20 bronze or phosphor bronze folk strings can be used depending on the desired tone. A folk guitar capo and an acoustic guitar humidifier are also recommended.
