Eastman SB55DC_TV-OD

A Limited Model in the Spirit of Eastman's "Roots" Solidbodies

This SB55DC/TV-LTD-OD is a Limited Model designed for guitarists who appreciate simple, expressive instruments inspired by classic solidbodies of the past. The double cutaway (DC) format favors access to the upper frets and a natural grip, while the "Olive Drab" aesthetic, tortoise elements (pickguard and backplates), and Antique Nickel hardware firmly root the guitar in a vintage identity without compromising manufacturing precision.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

With its single P90 and deliberately streamlined electronics, this Eastman targets motivated beginners to intermediate/demanding players seeking a "plug and play" guitar, as well as seasoned musicians looking for a characterful instrument for studio and stage use. It excels in rock, blues, garage, punk, indie, and roots styles: anything requiring midrange presence, a snappy attack, and great interaction with the guitar's volume and the amplifier. The absence of a selector switch and the Volume / Tone duo encourage working on nuance through touch, pick attack, and volume knob adjustments.

An Expressive P90 Sound, Enhanced by Okoumé and Ebony

The sonic heart of this SB55DC/TV-LTD-OD is its Lollar 50's Spec Dog Ear P90: a pickup with a lively grain, rich in harmonics, capable of moving from a snappy, articulate clean tone to a thick, biting crunch. The P90 strongly responds to right-hand attack and volume control settings, offering a wide palette without multiplying pickups. The combination of a .022 Sprague Orange Drop capacitor and CTS 500K potentiometers (with No-Load on tone) helps maintain clarity and expand the useful tone control range, from sharp bite to a rounder, smoky register.

The one-piece okoumé body/neck combination provides a warm, mid-focused foundation with a responsive feel under the fingers. The ebony fingerboard adds definition to the attack, useful for keeping notes clear in saturation. The dovetail neck joint and 24 3/4" / 628.7 mm scale length contribute to a comfortable playing tension, ideal for bends, vibratos, and expressive riffs. For stability and intonation, the Faber TPWC-'59 bridge and Faber Kluson-style FKT33SBR-NA tuners complete a coherent platform designed to sound loud, accurate, and straightforward.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, you can use a set of D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046 strings (same gauge as factory setup). For connection to an amp or pedalboard, a standard 6.35 mm instrument jack cable fits the Switchcraft #11 output jack.

Technical specifications

Category	Double cut	Strings	Steel
Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6

Format	SB55DC (double cutaway)	Frets	22 Jescar FW47104-P
Body dimensions	13" x 1 7/8" / 330.2 mm x 47.6 mm	Scale length	24 3/4" / 628.7 mm
Wood	one-piece okoumé	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Back and sides	one-piece okoumé	Side dots	white
Pickguard	tortoise	Logo	mother-of-pearl "Eastman"
Backplates	tortoise	Nut	bone
Finish (top coat)	Truetone Satin	Nut width	1.68" / 42.7 mm
Color	Olive Drab	Nut height	0.022" / 0.56 mm
Color options	Olive Drab	Hardware color	Antique Nickel
Neck/body joint	dovetail	Bridge	Faber TPWC-'59
Profile	Traditional Even "C"	Tuners	Faber Kluson Style FKT33SBR-NA
Truss rod	single action	Knobs	Black Speed Knobs
Fingerboard	ebony	Strap buttons	Gotoh EP-A1 Relic
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm