Eastman T486 Classic
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A Classic Thinline Model Designed for Modern Playing
With its Thinline body and "Classic" aesthetics (ivoroid binding, bordered pickguard, glossy finish), the T486 Classic fits into the tradition of thin-body electric guitars, praised for their versatility. The choice of flamed laminated maple provides a more consistent response and controlled behavior at high volume, while the equipment (Gotoh, CTS, Switchcraft, Seymour Duncan) clearly positions this model towards performance and durability.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The T486 Classic is well suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an electric guitar that is both expressive and comfortable. Its Thinline format and traditional "C" neck profile promote smooth playing, from jazz comping to blues/rock licks, including soul, indie, and pop. It is also an excellent option for alternating between clean rhythm and singing lead without changing guitars.
The Sound
The flamed laminated maple construction (top, back, and sides) delivers a clear and articulate register, with tighter lows and readable mids: perfect for complex chords and precise rhythms. The maple neck enhances attack and dynamics, while the ebony fingerboard provides a quick response and sharp definition, especially appreciated in fingerstyle and phrasing.
On the electronics side, the Seymour Duncan Jazz neck pickup favors clarity and balance (silky clean, well-separated notes), while the Seymour Duncan 59 bridge pickup offers a more vintage and edgy character, ideal for crunch and overdrive. The 3-way Switchcraft selector and CTS 500K potentiometers ensure a smooth usage range, and the 0.022 uF capacitor provides a musical treble cut to round off the tone without muffling it.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, prefer string sets with gauges .010 - .046 (such as the D'Addario NYXL .010 - .046 factory-installed). A microfiber cloth is also recommended to maintain the glossy finish and limit marks after playing.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Category | Hollow body | Body | Flamed Maple |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Top | Flamed maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Nickel |
| Body style | 40.6 cm (16") Thinline | Inlay | split pearl parallelogram |
| Body dimensions | 40.6 cm (16") x 1.75" / 44.5 mm | Hardware color | nickel |
| Back and sides | luxury flamed laminated maple | Tailpiece | Gotoh GE101A |
| Side color | black | Bridge | Gotoh Tuneomatic GE103B-T-N |
| Finish | glossy | Tuners | PingWell RM1239-NV |
| Binding | headstock, neck, body | Knobs | Black Top Hats |
| Binding material | ivoroid | Action height | 3/32" / 2.38 mm bass side (12th fret), 2/32" / 1.59 mm treble side (12th fret) |
| Pickguard | black plastic with ivoroid border | Case | Hardshell Case |
| Neck material | maple | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Jazz |
| Neck profile | traditional "Even C" | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan 59 |
| Truss Rod | single action | Pickup frame | black plastic |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm | Pickup height | 3/32" / 2.38 mm bass side, 3/32" / 2.38 mm treble side |
| Frets | 22 Medium Jumbo Jester 47104-P | 3-way switch | Switchcraft 12120X |
| Scale length | 60.9 cm / 609 mm (24") | Switch tip | Switchcraft |
| Nut | bone, 2.54 cm / 25.4 mm (1") | Potentiometers | CTS 500K Audio Taper |
| Nut height | 0.022" / 0.56 mm | Capacitors | 0.022 uF |
| Logo material | Pearl headstock | Output jack | Switchcraft L11 |
Questions frequently asked
Eastman T486 Classic: what music styles can it cover?
Thanks to its Thinline body and two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, this guitar fits into jazz, blues, rock, soul, indie, and pop styles. The Jazz pickup in the neck position favors clear, defined tones. The Seymour Duncan 59 at the bridge adds more character in crunch and overdrive.
Does the T486 Classic hold up well at high volume?
Its 16-inch body, 44.5 mm deep, uses laminated flamed maple for the top, back, and sides. This construction provides a consistent response and controlled behavior at high volume.
What are the scale length and neck profile of this Eastman?
The scale length is 609 mm (24 inches), with a maple neck featuring a traditional Even C profile. The ebony fingerboard has a 305 mm radius and 22 medium jumbo frets.
What strings and case come with the guitar?
A .010-.046 gauge set is recommended, and a Hardshell Case is included.
What pickups are installed on this model?
The passive electronics pair a Seymour Duncan Jazz in the neck position with a Seymour Duncan 59 in the bridge position. The three-way Switchcraft selector and CTS 500K potentiometers provide pickup selection and adjustment.
