Eastman FT-SC_52-IBM Ice Blue Metallic

A Modern Single Cut Designed for Comfort and Precision

The FT-SC_52-IBM Ice Blue Metallic fits within the spirit of Single Cut guitars inspired by classic models, while adding technical choices aimed at "stage instruments": 2-bolt Long Tenon neck joint for stability and vibration transfer, quick-to-the-touch Truetone Satin finish, and a selection of renowned components (CTS, Orange Drop). The result: a guitar that retains vintage DNA but offers playability and consistency worthy of a demanding contemporary production.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its long scale length and complementary pickup duo, this guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive and reliable instrument. It excels in rock, blues, pop, indie, and country: the neck pickup provides body for leads and full chords, while the bridge pickup delivers precise definition for rhythm parts and articulated lines.

The Sound

The combination of torrefied black limba (body) and torrefied maple (neck/fingerboard) promotes a clear attack, present low-mids, and natural sustain, with an immediate response feel. The soapbar humbucker at the neck stands out with a dense and singing tone, ideal for thickening a crunch amp sound or achieving warm clean tones. At the bridge, the noise-free singlecoil retains the typical T-Style bite and precision while minimizing unwanted noise: perfect for sharp rhythms and funk/rock licks. The 3-position selector, CTS 250K potentiometers, and Orange Drop 0.022 uF capacitor ensure smooth volume/tone control sweeps, useful for sculpting brightness without losing the body of the sound.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, choose a set of strings .010 - .046 (the same gauge as the factory-installed D'Addario NYXL). An electric guitar capo and a standard strap will also be suitable for daily use.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue

Body style	Single Cut	Hardware color	nickel
Back/sides	torrefied black limba	Bridge	T-Style bridge with compensated brass saddles
Finish	Truetone Satin	Tuners	6 inline staggered
Neck material	torrefied maple	Knobs	black
Fingerboard	torrefied maple	Strap buttons	nickel
Neck profile	medium round	Back plates	silver anodized aluminum
Neck joint	Fullertone 2-bolt Long Tenon	Pickguard	silver anodized aluminum
Truss Rod	dual action	Neck pickup	Tonerider Soapbar Humbucker with Custom Goldfoil cover
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Bridge pickup	Tonerider TQ1B-BK, noise-free offset singlecoil
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector switch	3-position blade
Nut width	42.8 mm / 1.68"	Selector knob	black
Nut height	0.022" / 0.56 mm	Potentiometers	CTS 250K Audio Taper
Frets	Jescar FW47104-P	Capacitors	Orange Drop, 0.022 uF
Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots	Logo	Eastman Electric Pearl Black
Side dot color	black	Case	FT Padded Gigbag