Eastman E6SSL-TC Sunburst LH

Essential Information About the E6SSL-TC Sunburst Left Hand Guitar

• Designed for left-handers: ergonomics and chord access identical to a high-end folk guitar, with no compromises.


• Thermo-cured solid Sitka spruce top: more "played" response, quick attack, and beautiful openness over time.


• Solid mahogany back and sides: rich mids, direct projection, and ideal balance for both rhythmic playing and fingerstyle.


• Premium lutherie: hand-scalloped and carved X bracing, ebony fingerboard and bridge, bone nuts, glossy finishes.

An Acoustic Model with a "Vintage" Character Thanks to Thermo-Curing

With its thermo-cured solid top and its wood pairing of Sitka spruce / solid mahogany, the E6SSL-TC Sunburst Left Hand targets an authentic acoustic register, in the spirit of great traditional folk guitars. The thermo-cured (TC) treatment provides a sense of maturity from the very first hours of playing: the guitar responds quickly, sits easily in a mix, and maintains a natural dynamic that highlights the right hand. Its Sunburst finish, "Classic" rosette, and details (ivoroid purflings, mother-of-pearl logo) complete a sober, distinctive, and decidedly musical aesthetic.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This left-handed acoustic guitar is aimed at the intermediate to advanced musician seeking an expressive, precise, and inspiring instrument for daily use, whether at home, in the studio, or accompanying vocals. The mahogany neck with a Traditional Even "C" profile offers a familiar and comfortable grip, while the 24.75" scale length favors slightly looser string tension: perfect for subtle bends, vibratos, and less fatigue during long sessions.

In terms of styles, it excels in folk, pop, acoustic rock, country, and fingerpicking. The spruce/mahogany balance delivers clear attacks and present mids, very effective for accompaniment, while retaining enough nuance for more delicate arpeggiated arrangements.

An Open, Dynamic, and Well-Projected Sound

The thermo-cured solid Sitka spruce soundboard is the key to dynamics: it provides a crisp attack, excellent note-to-note clarity, and a resonance feeling already "softened." Thermo-curing also tends to stabilize the response: the sound gains definition, with silkier highs and clean lows even when played loudly.

The solid mahogany back and sides enhance the mids and projection, delivering a warm and direct timbre with natural sustain. The overall setup suits a "room-filling" guitar: it offers generous acoustic volume without excessive bass, and an attack that easily cuts through vocals.

The craftsmanship plays a major role here: the hand-scalloped and carved X bracing promotes top vibration, increasing responsiveness at low attack (ideal for fingerstyle) while retaining reserve when strumming with a pick. The choice of ebony for the fingerboard and bridge provides a precise feel and clear articulation, while the bone nuts (headstock and bridge) contribute to better vibration transfer and more stable tuning on open chords.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can opt for D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012-.053 acoustic strings when replacing strings. To protect a solid-top acoustic, a guitar humidifier and a microfiber cloth are also relevant daily choices (maintenance, stability, and longevity).

Technical specifications

Type	left-handed acoustic guitar	Profile	Traditional Even "C"
Body dimensions	16" x 4-1/2" / 406.4 mm x 114.3 mm	Scale length	24.75" / 628.7 mm
Top	thermo-cured solid Sitka spruce	Nut material	bone
Back and sides	solid mahogany	Nut width	1 11/16" / 42.9 mm
Bracing	hand-scalloped carved X	Frets	20 (Jescar-FW43080)
Rosette	Classic	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Purflings	top/back	Side dots	white
Purfling material	ivoroid	Logo	mother-of-pearl headstock
Pickguard	Firestripe	Truss rod	double action
Top finish	glossy	Truss rod adjustment key	4 mm / 0.157" (Allen)
Back/sides finish	glossy	Bridge / bridge saddle	ebony / bone
Color	Sunburst	String spacing at bridge	2-5/32" / 54.8 mm
Neck material	mahogany	Bridge pins	ebony
Fingerboard	ebony	Tuners	open-gear PingWell V93N (3+3)
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Hardware color	nickel