Eastman FT-SC_52-DS Desert Sand
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A Vintage-Looking Single Cut Designed with Modern Choices
With its Single Cut format, the FT-SC_52-DS Desert Sand fits within the aesthetic of timeless solid bodies while adopting current performance-oriented elements. The choice of a torrefied maple neck, a long tenon joint, and refined electronics aims for a responsive, stable, and expressive instrument, equally comfortable in rhythm playing and lead parts.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
This guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an instrument inspired by classics but without noise issues or versatility limitations. The bridge position is well suited for rock, pop, indie, country genres and tight rhythm playing, while the neck pickup provides ideal thickness for blues, singing leads, or softer textures.
The Sound
The torrefied black limba body promotes a balanced response, with present mids and good clarity, while the torrefied maple neck/fingerboard adds attack and a sense of precision in articulation. Regarding pickups, the Tonerider Soapbar Humbucker at the neck delivers a thicker, rich, and dynamic tone, very musical in both saturation and clean settings. At the bridge, the Tonerider TQ1B-BK noiseless single coil maintains the expected sharp and snappy character while reducing interference. The 3-position blade selector allows quick navigation between warmth, bite, and a versatile mix for chord playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, a set of D'Addario NYXL 010-046 strings is a safe replacement choice. A standard guitar strap will also fit the original strap buttons.
Technical specifications
| Category | Single cut | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Simple |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Body style | Single Cut | Inlays | mother-of-pearl dots |
| Back and sides | torrefied black limba | Side dot color | black |
| Finish | Truetone Satin | Hardware color | nickel |
| Back plates | silver anodized aluminum | Bridge | T-Style bridge with compensated brass saddles |
| Pickguard | silver anodized aluminum | Tuners | 6 inline staggered |
| Neck material | torrefied maple | Knobs | black |
| Neck profile | medium round | Strap buttons | nickel |
| Neck joint | Fullertone 2-bolt Long Tenon | Neck pickup | Tonerider Soapbar Humbucker with Custom Goldfoil cover |
| Fingerboard | torrefied maple | Bridge pickup | Tonerider TQ1B-BK, noiseless offset single coil |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Selector | 3-position blade |
| Nut | bone 1.68" / 42.8 mm | Selector knob | black |
| Nut height | 0.022" / 0.56 mm | Capacitors | Orange Drop, 0.022 uF |
| Frets | Jescar FW47104-P | Pots | CTS 250K Audio Taper |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Logo | Eastman Electric Pearl Black |
| Truss rod | double action | Case | FT Padded Gigbag |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can this single cut guitar cover?
The setup pairs a sharp Tonerider TQ1B-BK bridge pickup suited for rock, pop, indie, and country with a thicker Soapbar Humbucker neck pickup for blues and leads. The 3-way blade selector also allows combining both pickups for chords.
Is the bridge pickup noiseless?
The Tonerider TQ1B-BK is an offset single coil designed to be noise-free, maintaining a snappy attack while reducing interference.
What neck does the Eastman FT-SC_52-DS Desert Sand feature?
A roasted maple neck with a medium rounded profile is paired with a fingerboard of the same material. Its 12-inch (304.8 mm) radius, 648 mm scale length, and 42.8 mm bone nut provide an ergonomics focused on precise playing. The construction is completed by a 2-bolt Fullertone Long Tenon joint and a dual-action truss rod.
What type of bridge is installed on this guitar?
The T-Style bridge features compensated brass saddles. This setup is complemented by six staggered inline tuners and nickel hardware.
Is a case included with the guitar?
A padded FT Padded Gigbag is included. For string replacement, the D’Addario NYXL 010-046 gauge is recommended.
