Eastman Juliet/V-b Antique Black Varnish

An Offset Design with a Vintage Flair in the Juliet Family

The Juliet/v-B belongs to a line of original solid-body guitars combining a bold offset look with aged finishes. Its "antique black finish" and aged nickel hardware evoke well-worn stage instruments, while the high-end equipment places it at the top of the range for vintage-feel enthusiasts seeking modern reliability.

For Whom and Which Styles

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists looking for a versatile electric guitar oriented towards rock, indie, blues, and classic rock, the Juliet/v-B also responds well in jazz or pop thanks to its moderate output humbuckers. The long 25.5" scale length adds string tension and a firmer low end, perfect for precise rhythms and clear arpeggios, while the ebony fingerboard promotes speed in solos.

The Sound

The okoumé + ebony combination delivers silky mids, controlled lows, and a clear attack. The Bare Knuckle Old Guard pickups offer a PAF-type character: round and creamy neck pickup, biting bridge pickup without harshness, and an airy middle position. The wiring with CTS 500 k potentiometers, 0.047 uF capacitor, and Schaller 3-position switch preserves harmonics and ensures a wide tonal range. The Bigsby B5 adds subtle vibrato without sacrificing sustain, aided by the Goeldo Vario bridge which optimizes intonation and resonance.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain playing balance and original setup, opt for nickel strings 10-46 (such as the supplied D'Addario NYXL .010-.046). The included padded gig bag effectively protects the instrument during transport.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	22
Category	Single cut	Body	Okoume
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Bigsby
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Black
Top	Maple	Finishing	Aged
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Nickel

Body wood	one-piece okoumé	String height at 1st fret	0.56 mm / 0.022"
Finish	antique "black" lacquer	Tailpiece	USA Bigsby B5
Pickguard	"tortoise copper" acrylic inlay	Bridge	Goeldo HWG2N 3-Point Vario Bridge (nickel)
Hardware color	aged nickel	Tuners	Gotoh SD91-05M-L
Body dimensions	width 13 5/8" / 346 mm, length 16" / 406 mm	Knobs	Goeldo KBG18N
Binding	N/A	Pickups	Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Binding material	N/A	Switch	Schaller 3-position Megaswitch (black tip)
Neck material	one-piece okoumé	Potentiometers	CTS 500 k Audio Taper
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Tone capacitor	0.047 uF Orange Drop
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Output jack	Switchcraft #11
Nut width	bone 43 mm / 1.69"	Pickup frame	N/A
Fretwire	Jescar FW47104-P	Pickup height	11 mm / 0.43"
Inlays	dots	String height at 12th fret	basses 1.98 mm / 0.078", trebles 1.57 mm / 0.062"
Side dots	white	Action height at 12th fret	basses 2.38 mm / 3/32", trebles 1.59 mm / 2/32"
Logo	pearl	Case	padded gig bag
Truss rod	double action