Eastman SB54/TV Goldtop LTD

Essential Information About the SB54/TV Goldtop Limited Edition Guitar

• Limited Edition "Limited 2025 Model": vintage Goldtop look, Antique Nickel hardware, and Relic parts for an immediately "played-in" vibe.


• Premium P90 Character: Lollar Staple P90 in the neck + Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Soapbar P90 in the bridge for lively mids, a gritty tone, and great dynamics.


• Sustain-Oriented Luthiery: carved solid maple top + one-piece okoumé neck, dovetail joint, and double-action truss rod.


• Modern Comfort with a Traditional Spirit: 12" / 305 mm radius, "Traditional Even C" profile, 22 Jescar frets, and 43 mm / 1.68" bone nut.

A 2025 Edition Designed as a Tribute to Vintage Single-Cut Guitars

This SB54/TV Goldtop Limited Edition embodies the spirit of single-cut guitars that defined the 1950s: a timeless Goldtop aesthetic, ivoroid binding, and premium details (mother-of-pearl logo, mother-of-pearl "crown" inlays) that reinforce its high-end identity. The choice of renowned components (Gotoh, Faber, CTS, Switchcraft, Gavitt) and a Truetone Vintage Gloss finish position this model as a collector's piece... while remaining a true stage guitar, ready to withstand hours of playing.

Who Is the SB54/TV Goldtop For?

Thanks to its very direct response and touch sensitivity, this guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced players who want to exploit nuances in right-hand technique and volume control. The P90s excel when character is sought: blues, vintage rock, garage, indie, melodic punk, soul, and even roots jazz with a well-adjusted neck pickup. With the 3-position selector, you can easily switch from a round and articulate tone to a biting crunch, then to a rich and balanced intermediate position for rhythm playing.

Tone and Response: Carved Maple, Okoumé, and Lollar P90s

The carved solid maple top provides a clear attack, definition in the upper spectrum, and great chord clarity, especially when pushing the amp. The one-piece okoumé body (back and sides) contributes to a warm and responsive midrange, often with a lighter weight than denser tonewoods. The dovetail joint promotes efficient vibration transfer: resulting in a natural sustain feel and a very "alive" projection under the fingers.

On the amplification side, the combination of two Lollar P90s offers a very musical palette. The Lollar Staple P90 (neck) stands out with firm lows, surprising clarity, and highs that remain open without becoming harsh: ideal for expressive phrasing, enriched chords, and slightly overdriven tones that maintain definition. The Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Soapbar P90 (bridge) pushes the mids further, with a bite perfect for riffs, leads, and dynamic crunches. Premium electronics (CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, Sprague Orange Drop capacitors, Switchcraft jack, and Gavitt braided wiring) ensure a usable volume range and exemplary reliability, with a crisp response when adjusting the guitar's controls.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can use a 10-46 gauge string set (such as the D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046 factory-installed). And to get the most out of the electronics, a good-quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is a safe and universal choice for this type of output.

Technical specifications

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

Body dimensions	13" x 1 7/8" / 330.2 x 47.6 mm	Side dots	black
Top	carved solid maple	Nut	bone
Back and sides	one-piece okoumé	Nut width	1.68" / 43 mm
Binding	body and neck	Nut height	0.022" / 0.56 mm
Binding material	ivoroid	Frets	22 Jescar FW47104-P
Back plates	black plastic	Scale length	24 3/4" / 629 mm
Finish (top coat)	Truetone Vintage Gloss	Logo	mother-of-pearl headstock
Neck material	one-piece okoumé	Hardware color	Antique Nickel
Profile	Traditional Even "C"	Tailpiece	Faber TPWC-59NA with locking studs
Neck/body joint	dovetail	Bridge	Gotoh GE-104B-NI Relic
Truss rod	double action	Tuners	Gotoh SD90 Relic
Fingerboard	ebony	Strap buttons	Gotoh EP-A1 Relic
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Knobs	Gold Speed Knobs
Inlays	mother-of-pearl crowns