Eastman T486B Classic

A Thinline Inspired by Classic Hollowbody Electric Guitars

With its thin body (thinline), "f" holes, and nickel hardware, the T486B Classic fits within the aesthetic of semi-hollow guitars that have defined jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock. This approach prioritizes musicality and touch while remaining controlled enough to handle modern playing styles and more saturated tones.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

The T486B Classic is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive electric guitar sensitive to right-hand nuances. It excels in blues, vintage rock, indie, soul, and jazz, with a distinct personality on clean tones and crunch sounds. The double cutaway and 24.75" scale length promote a smooth playing feel, ideal for bends and vibrato.

Sound Characteristics

The combination of a top and back/sides made of luxury flamed laminated maple provides clarity, a sharp attack, and well-controlled lows, while reducing feedback risks compared to a fully hollow body. The thinline format helps maintain a nice acoustic projection "in the hands" and a quick response, very pleasant for rhythmic playing as well as phrasing.

The Seymour Duncan Phat Cat pickups offer a P90 character: more air and bite than a classic humbucker, with present mids and excellent responsiveness to volume and tone controls (2 Volume, 2 Tone). The combination of the Bigsby B70 and Gotoh Tuneomatic enhances the vintage spirit, perfect for subtle and singing vibratos without sacrificing intonation precision.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup, choose a set of strings .010 - .046 (such as D'Addario NYXL 10-46) when replacing strings. The Hardshell Case is included for transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	P90 P90	Bridge / tailpiece	Bigsby
Category	Hollow body	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Orange
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Nickel

Body style	40.6 cm Thinline (16" / 406 mm)	String height at 1st fret	0.56 mm / 0.022"
Body dimensions	40.6 cm / 16" x 1.4 cm / 0.55"	String height at 12th fret	bass 1.98 mm / 0.078"; treble 1.57 mm / 0.062"
Top	luxury flamed laminated maple	Headstock veneer	ebony
Back and sides	luxury flamed laminated maple	Headstock style	AR
Cutaway	yes, double	Logo	pearl
"F" hole binding	ivoroid	Inlays	Split Block Parallelogram (pearl)
Binding	ivoroid	Truss rod cover	ebony
Pickguard	yes	Hardware color	nickel
Pickguard material	5-ply plastic	Tailpiece	Bigsby Licensed Vibrato B70
Pickguard binding	none	Bridge	Gotoh Tuneomatic GE103B-T-N
Finish	glossy finish	Tuners	PingWell RM-1239NV
Neck material	maple	Knobs	Black Top Hats
Fingerboard	ebony	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Neck
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Bridge
Scale length	24.75" / 628 mm (60.8 cm)	Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Frets	22 (Jescar FW47104)	Selector switch	3-position switch (Göldo EL002)
Truss rod	single action	Tuning	E A D G B e
Nut	bone	Case	Hardshell Case
Nut width	25.4 mm / 1" (2.54 cm)