Eastman T186MX-GB Goldburst

A Thinline with a Bold Style, Designed for Modern Playing

With its glossy Goldburst finish, flamed maple binding, and refined details (mother-of-pearl logo, pearl dot inlays), the T186MX-GB Goldburst positions itself as a premium thinline electric guitar. The combination of renowned components (Bare Knuckle, Gotoh, Switchcraft) and solid wood craftsmanship aims for a reliable, expressive instrument built to last.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a responsive and nuanced instrument capable of handling both chordal playing and lead lines. The two humbuckers make it comfortable in blues, rock, jazz, and pop, with enough headroom for more powerful tones while maintaining body and definition.

Sound Characteristics

The solid maple top delivers a crisp attack, clarity, and excellent note definition, particularly appreciated on complex chords. The solid mahogany back and sides add roundness, a singing mid-low range, and natural sustain. On the amplification side, the two Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom humbuckers provide a dense and articulate sound with less background noise than single coils. The 3-position selector switch allows quick transitions from a warm neck pickup tone to a sharper, more biting bridge pickup sound, while combining both pickups opens up balanced, highly musical textures.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for D'Addario NYXL 010-046 strings (or any 010-046 set). A high-quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is recommended to fully leverage the electronics (Switchcraft jack), as well as a standard guitar strap for standing play. The hard case is included.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Hollow body	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Nickel

Body Style	Thinline 16" / 406 mm	Inlays	pearl dots
Body Dimensions	16" x 1" / 406 mm x 25.4 mm	Logo	Pearl headstock
Top	solid maple	Hardware Color	nickel
Back and Sides	solid mahogany	Tailpiece	Gotoh
Binding	body, neck, headstock	Bridge	Gotoh Tuneomatic GE103B-T-N
Binding Material	flamed maple	Tuners	Gotoh SD90
Finish	glossy	Knobs	Amber speed knobs
Neck Material	mahogany	Neck Pickup	Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
Neck Profile	Traditional Even "C"	Bridge Pickup	Bare Knuckle BC Old Guard Custom Humbucker
Fingerboard	ebony	Pickup Height	3/32" bass side, 3/32" treble side / 2.38 mm bass side, 2.38 mm treble side
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Pickup Frame	black plastic / cream plastic
Scale Length	25" / 635 mm	Selector Switch	3-way switch
Truss Rod	single action	Pots	500K AudioTaper
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104	Capacitors	0.047 uF
Nut	bone, 1" / 25.4 mm	Output Jack	Switchcraft
String Height at 1st Fret	0.022" / 0.56 mm	Case	Hardshell Case
String Height at 12th Fret	bass 0.078" / 1.98 mm, treble 0.062" / 1.57 mm