Eastman PCH1-OM-CLA Classic
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Essential Information About the Eastman PCH1-OM-CLA Classic Guitar
Essential Information About the Eastman PCH1-OM-CLA Classic Guitar
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top: precise attack, beautiful dynamics, and natural projection.
- OM Format with X-Braced bracing: balanced low/high strings and versatile playing comfort.
- Maple Neck with traditional "C" profile: smooth handling and immediate markers.
- Comes with padded Eastman gig bag: daily transport and protection.
Manufacturer Information
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An OM Designed for Efficiency in the PCH Range
The PCH1-OM-CLA Classic fits the "plug and play" spirit of the PCH series: careful craftsmanship, coherent wood choices, and a satin finish that promotes a natural feel under the hand. With its solid top and OM format, it aims for maximum response and balance, while remaining accessible and reliable for frequent playing anywhere.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This acoustic is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players looking for a comfortable and expressive guitar. The OM format is particularly well-suited for fingerstyle, pop, folk, vocal accompaniment, as well as light to moderate pick playing, thanks to its definition and even spectrum distribution.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, a crisp attack, and a great dynamic range: the more you play, the more the guitar responds with nuance. The laminated sapele back and sides enhance stability and contribute to a warm tone, with present mids, ideal for accompaniment. The X-Braced bracing supports projection and note sustain, while the OM format favors a natural balance between controlled lows and clear highs, with pleasant sustain for arpeggios.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel, opt for 12-53 steel strings (same gauge as the factory set). Since the guitar comes with a padded Eastman gig bag, you are already ready for travel and rehearsals.
Technical specifications
| Format | OM | Scale length | 24 inches / 609 mm |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Frets | 22 (Jescar-FW43080) |
| Back and sides | laminated sapele | Nut | bone, 25.4 mm / 1 inch |
| Bracing | X-Braced | Truss Rod | dual action |
| Rosette | abalone | Logo | maple headstock |
| Binding | top and back | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Binding material | black plastic | Bridge | ovangkol / bone |
| Side color | white | Bridge string spacing | 5.5 cm / 55 mm / 2.17 inches |
| Pickguard | black Terop | Bridge pins | white plastic with black dots |
| Top finish | satin | Tuners | PingWell RM 1171-CVR 3+3 |
| Back and sides finish | satin | Hardware color | nickel |
| Body dimensions | 2.54 cm / 1 inch x 4 1/4 cm / 1.67 inches x 4 cm / 1.57 inches | Electronics | none |
| Neck material | maple | Strings | D'Addario .012-.053 (EXP16) |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Action height (12th fret) | 3/32 inches / 2.38 mm on bass side and 2/32 inches / 1.59 mm on treble side |
| Fingerboard | ovangkol | Case | padded Eastman gig bag |
| Fingerboard radius | 12 inches / 305 mm | Truss Rod wrench | 4 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman PCH1-OM-CLA Classic suitable for fingerstyle?
The OM body shape, 55 mm string spacing at the bridge, and solid Sitka spruce top enhance the definition of arpeggios. The 609 mm scale length and Even C neck profile contribute to comfortable playability.
What woods are used in this acoustic guitar?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are laminated sapele. The neck is maple, and the fingerboard is ovangkol.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier or sound system?
No electronics are integrated into this model. An external pickup solution is therefore necessary for amplification.
What strings come installed from the factory?
This guitar is fitted with a set of D'Addario EXP16 strings in .012-.053 gauge. This gauge corresponds to 12-53 steel strings.
Is a gig bag included with the guitar?
A padded Eastman gig bag is included. The satin finish covers the top as well as the back and sides. The action setup at the 12th fret is 2.38 mm on the bass side and 1.59 mm on the treble side.



