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A Timeless Single-pickup 6-string





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Tributing the original and minimalist single-P-90/single-cut design of the mid-’50s, the Eastman SB55/v solidbody guitar offers a fantastic means for simplified 6-string expression. Its 1-piece okoume body is both low-profile and lightweight, serving up an unobtrusive playing feel that’s just perfect for songwriters. A lone Lollar P-90 Dogear is enough to get a multitude of musical jobs done, delivering noiselessly edgy and midrange-prominent single-coil tones for genres ranging from blues and country-western to punk, indie-alternative, and beyond. Looking for a little contour? Master Volume and Tone controls are all you need! Speared with a body-matching okoume neck and 22-fret ebony fingerboard, the SB55/v solidbody effortlessly glides between octaves with sure-fingered control. Old-school touches such as gold bell knobs, a custom Bakelite pickguard, and Faber Germany hardware, including Kluson-style tuning machines, harness a vintage energy that pairs perfectly with the guitar’s contemporary build quality. The result? An axe equipped for timeless sonic and stylistic enjoyment.





Certified-fantastic feel





With its low-profile, single-cut body and neck of lightweight Okoume wood, the SB55/v solidbody feels flawless over the shoulder, enriched with solid command thanks to Eastman’s staple Traditional Even “C” neck carve. Enhancing its ease of playability is an ebony fingerboard, tagged with 22 Jescar frets and pearl dot inlays for precise play from head to toe with total musical smoothness. Met with a real bone nut behind the first fret, the SB55/v solidbody offers a natural responsiveness for your strings to bend, snap, and vibrate with true organic character. So whether you like to thrash about the stage or keep to yourself in the back corner, the SB55/v solidbody is guaranteed to feel fantastic in hand.





Unique, utilitarian P-90 setup





The SB55/v solidbody doesn’t complicate things when it comes to its sonics! Armed with a single Lollar Dogear P-90 single-coil pickup at the bridge position, the plugged-in performance of this axe is a delightful blend of unique tonality and utilitarian applicability. Characterized by its warm response and prominent midrange, you can riff, solo, and chord with the clarity of those classic, hefty ’50s single-coils. As a result, these P-90s open the door to a versatile range of genres, handling fluttery alternative patterns, heavier garage-esque progressions, and punchy blues-style solo lines with equal appeal. And to level a sonic response that really speaks your language, its onboard Tone and Volume knobs provide further detailing.





Charming Faber Germany hardware





Beyond its shape and sound, the SB55/v solidbody’s hardware harkens back to the days of yore by combining vintage charm and high-performance appointments to meet the demands of modern music making. Most notably, an assortment from Faber Germany! Down at the body, a super-sturdy TPWC compensated tailpiece fastens down your strings with the strength to accommodate all playing intensities. Backed at the headstock by handsome Kluson-style FKT33SBR tuning machines, the SB55/v solidbody also exhibits stellar intonation dependability to outlast those lengthy setlists and rehearsals. Lastly, fine bygone details like gold bell knobs and a custom Bakelite pickguard give the SB55/v solidbody the distinct personality to win the hearts of audiences and fellow musicians alike, wherever you play!





Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni


Eastman Guitars: thinking inside the box





Many know the Eastman Music Company as a trusted name in the realm of band and orchestra instruments. Fortunately for all guitar lovers, Eastman Guitars has attained a similar stature with its steadfast dedication to the guitar-building process. Similar to how Sweetwater got its start, Eastman founder Qian Ni grew his business from its humble origins in the back of his car to its status as a burgeoning, reputable company. Today, Eastman is also the proud owner of Bourgeois Guitars ? as a matter of fact, Eastman’s high-end guitars are voiced by hand by luthiers trained under the multitalented Dana Bourgeois. True to Ni’s vision, Eastman Guitars meticulously approaches each instrument, backing them with a lifetime warranty. From hand-scalloped bracing to fine tonewoods to precision tap tuning, an Eastman guitar is a feature-rich instrument that will grow with you musically for years to come!





Eastman SB55/v Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Lightweight and low-profile single-cut Okoume body is comfortable to command for players of all sizes


Okoume neck with Traditional Even "C" neck profile feels exceptional


22-fret ebony fingerboard allows for smooth, effortless navigability


Real bone nut delivers natural, characterful responsiveness to bends, snaps, and strums


Solitary Lollar Dogear P-90 single-coil is warm and punchy with excellent midrange for rock, blues, punk, alternative, and more


Per-pickup Volume and Tone controls allow for extensive tone-shaping opportunities


Faber Germany TPWC compensated tailpiece and Kluson-style FKT33SBR tuners provide steadfast playing dependability


Gold bell knobs and custom Bakelite pickguard supply a healthy dosage of old-age charm