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Eastman Handcrafted Guitars and Mandolins
2138 Pomona Boulevard • Pomona, CA 91768
www.eastmanguitars.com
UK Price List
October 2013
BODY SHAPES
Generally speaking, small bodied guitars are made for finger-style and large bodied guitars are made for
flat-picking. The physics behind this is as follows: Finger-style produces less treble and more bass because
the soft pads of the fingers are used. A smaller body counters this with its tightly focused treble. Conversely,
the use of a pick produces a treble attack that can be offset by increasing the body size of the instrument
and subsequently, its bass response. A player who does equal amounts of both types of playing might
gravitate toward an instrument near the centre of the size continuum.
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Parlour
Grand Concert
Orchestra Model
Although small by modern standards, this
was the normal sized instrument in the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Guitars were considered a parlour
instrument, that is, to be played in small
rooms for small groups of people. Don’t let
their diminutive size fool you though. With
the extra mass of a pyramid bridge moved
to the widest point on the lower bout, this
slotted headstock 12 fret guitar can fill more
than a parlour with its huge sound.
With its shape inspired by the contours of
the great classical guitars of Spain, the
Grand Concert’s addition of steel strings to
this iconic design creates a powerful
instrument. Most commonly associated with
finger-stylists, the Grand Concert is also flatpick friendly due to its depth. All Eastman
Grand Concert models have an elegant
slotted headstock and a functional 14 frets
clear of the body.
This is the quintessential finger-style
instrument. With amazing dynamic range,
the Orchestra Model runs the gamut from
subtle to bold. OM’s are articulate and
comfortable to play due to their reduced
body depth. Eastman takes a creative
departure from the traditional by equipping
our OM’s with a 25” scale length.
BODY SHAPES
Consider the real use of the instrument. If it is to be used in an ensemble setting, what other instruments
will it be played and where does the guitar fall into the mix of the overall music? If it is to be used to
accompany the vocalist, consider the timbre of the voice to be accompanied. The physical stature of the
player and comfort level may also affect the choice of body size.
These are simply general rules and in music, rules are made to be broken!
Grand Auditorium
The modern profile of the Grand Auditorium
represents the best of both worlds for flatpickers and finger-stylists. The Grand
Auditorium is a true hybrid that has many of
the attributes of smaller bodies with the
volume, punch and bass of a dreadnought
without sacrificing anything.
Dreadnought
The iconic shape of the Dreadnought is
synonymous with acoustic guitars in
general. Big and bold, these cannons are
perfect for ensemble settings where the
guitar competes for sonic space with other
instruments or accompanying strong
singers. The Dreadnought is the classic
flat-picking bluegrass instrument.
Jumbo
Similar in output to a dreadnought, Jumbos
are a bit more curvaceous and visually
striking. Eastman adds to the excitement of
owning a Jumbo with the AJ series which
add a carved arched back to the already
bold frame.
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TONE WOODS
Tone woods should be viewed as a way to fine tune a guitar buyer’s choice once the body style has been
chosen. It is important to point out that although there are general tonal characteristics to each wood that
Eastman chooses to use, anomalies occur all the time with these woods.
SIT KA SPRUCE
Scientific name: Picea sitchensis
Origin: Northwestern North America
Sitka is the most commonly used top wood for acoustic instruments. Its large
logs yield a high quantity of even grained soundboards. It is most noted for
retaining its clarity when played forcefully. Eastman uses Sitka spruce on their
mandolins, flat-top acoustics and carved arch-top guitars.
ENGL EM AN N SPRUCE
Scientific name: Picea englemannii
Origin: Western North America
Lighter in color and weight than Sitka, Englemann’s tonal characteristics are rich
and complex. Although it’s clarity can be sacrificed when played loudly, its
definition is pronounced when played softly. Eastman uses Englemann spruce on
their 500 and 700 series flat-top acoustic guitars.
AD IRON DACK S PRU CE
Scientific name: Picea rubens
Origin: Eastern North America
Heavier and stiffer than most spruces, Adirondack or Red Spruce has a high
volume ceiling but can also be played dynamically. Eastman uses Adirondack
spruce on many of their Traditional Series flat-top guitars and high end
mandolins. This is the traditional top material found on Golden Era America flat
tops.
ROSEWOOD
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Scientific name: Dalbergia (species varies)
Origin: India, East Asia
With its high velocity of sound and strongly pronounced low frequencies,
Rosewood is commonly used as the back and side material in performance
quality acoustic guitars. Rosewood delivers its signature low frequency without
sacrificing highs or mids and the sympathetic harmonics it produces add a
perceived reverb effect. Eastman uses Rosewood for the back and sides of some
of their Traditional Series flat-tops as well as their 400 and 700 series acoustics.
Rosewood is also used as the fretboard material on the 300 series mandolins,
100 and 200 series acoustics and 300, 400, 500 and Jim Fisch archtops.
TONE WOODS
MAHOG ANY
Scientific name: Swietenia (species varies)
Origin: Tropical forests throughout the world
Mahogany is known for its dark woody tone with an emphasis on the low/mid
frequencies. It has an ambient acoustic quality that sounds the same to the
player and the listener. Eastman uses mahogany for the backs and sides in some
of their Traditional Series guitars, 500 series acoustics and Jim Fisch archtops.
MA PLE
Scientific name: Acer (species varies)
Origin: Northern Hemisphere
Maple, with its flames, pommels and quilts is one of the most visually striking
tonewoods used in instrument making. It is acoustically transparent and known
for its treble attack and forward projection. Eastman uses maple for the backs
and sides on their mandolins, 600 series acoustics, Uptown and Uptown Deluxe
archtops as well as the tops of their double cutaway Thinline series guitars.
SA PE LE
Scientific name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
Origin: Africa
Although Sapele is often referred to as “African Mahogany”, it is not from the
mahogany family. It does however resemble mahogany in tonal characteristics
with it dark woody tone and ambient low-mids. Eastman uses Sapele in their
300 series acoustic guitars.
EB ON Y
Scientific name: Diospyros
Origin: Western Africa & the Asian Subcontinent
Ebony is a very dense, dark wood that has historically been used for
fingerboards in orchestral stringed instrument. As a tonewood, it adds a
dynamic attack to instruments. Eastman uses ebony as the fretboard material on
their 500 series and higher mandolins, Traditional Series acoustics with
Adirondack Spruce, 300 series and higher flat-tops and both the Uptown and
Uptown Deluxe series archtops.
LA MIN ATE
Laminates are a ply of multiple layers of veneers (most often 3) that are pressed
together in a cross-grained orientation. Laminates are more durable than solid
woods, take on some of the tonal characteristics of the woods from which they
are made and tend to resist feedback more than solid woods when amplified.
Eastman uses laminates for the backs and sides on the 100 and 200 series
acoustics and 500 series archtops. The 300 and 400 series archtops are made
entirely out of laminates.
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AC O U S T I C G U I TA R S
Traditional Series
The Eastman Traditional Series is inspired by the great flattops of the Golden Era. While modern production gradually drifts
further from the discipline that created this legacy, Eastman embraces it. The result is a brilliant tribute to the iconic guitars
of the 30’s and 40’s.
Mahogany backed models feature classic microdot fret markers and Rosewood backed models are ornamented with
elegant snowflake inlays. All models include vintage inspired all solid wood construction, bone nut/saddle and periodcorrect styled tuners. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
E6OM
Sitka spruce
Mahogany
Orchestra Model
£849.00
E6D
Sitka spruce
Mahogany
Dreadnought
£849.00
E6D-12
Sitka spruce
Mahogany
Dreadnought
£949.00
E8OM
Sitka spruce
Rosewood
Orchestra Model
£1029.00
E8D
Sitka spruce
Rosewood
Dreadnought
£1029.00
All Adirondack topped Traditional Series guitars feature dynamically sensitive ebony fingerboards.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
E10OM
Adirondack spruce Mahogany
Orchestra Model
E10D
Adirondack spruce Mahogany
Dreadnought
E10P
Adirondack spruce Mahogany
Parlour
E10-SS
Adirondack spruce Mahogany
Slope Shoulder
E20OM
Adirondack spruce Rosewood
Orchestra Model
E20D
Adirondack spruce Rosewood
Dreadnought
E20P
Adirondack spruce Rosewood
Parlour
ET20-SS
Adirondack spruce Rosewood
Slope Shoulder
Price
£1029.00
£1029.00
£1029.00
£1179.00
£1239.00
£1239.00
£1239.00
£1279.00
1 Series
Features include: Solid sitka spruce top, laminated sapele back and sides, rosewood fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle,
chrome hardware, and a satin finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC120
Sitka spruce
Laminated Sapele
Dreadnought
£459.00
AC120CE Sitka spruce
Laminated Sapele
Dreadnought w/cutaway and electronics
£579.00
AC122
Sitka spruce
Laminated Sapele
Grand Auditorium
£579.00
AC122CE Sitka spruce
Laminated Sapele
Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £579.00
2 Series
Features include: Solid Sitka spruce top, laminated rosewood back and sides, rosewood fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle,
chrome hardware, and a satin finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC220
Sitka spruce
Laminated Rosewood Dreadnought
£579.00
AC220CE Sitka spruce
Laminated Rosewood Dreadnought w/ cutaway and electronics
£659.00
AC222
Sitka spruce
Laminated Rosewood Grand Auditorium
£579.00
AC222CE Sitka spruce
Laminated Rosewood Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £659.00
3 Series
Solid Sitka spruce top, solid sapele back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, chrome hardware, ivoroid binding,
and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC322
Sitka spruce
Sapele
Grand Auditorium
£759.00
AC322CE Sitka spruce
Sapele
Grand Auditorium w/cutaway and electronics £849.00
AC320
Sitka spruce
Sapele
Dreadnought
£759.00
AC320CE Sitka spruce
Sapele
Dreadnought w/cutaway and electronics
£849.00
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AC O U S T I C G U I TA R S
4 Series
Solid Sitka spruce top, solid rosewood back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, chrome hardware, ivoroid
binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe Hardshell case
included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC422
Sitka spruce
Rosewood
Grand Auditorium
£899.00
AC422CE Sitka spruce
Rosewood
Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £1059.00
AC420
Sitka spruce
Rosewood
Dreadnought
£899.00
AC420CE Sitka spruce
Rosewood
Dreadnought w/ cutaway and electronics
£1059.00
5 Series
Select Englemann or Sitka spruce top, premium solid mahogany back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, Gotoh
hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe
hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC508CE Select spruce
Mahogany
Grand Concert w/slotted headstock
£1399.00
AC522CE Select spruce
Mahogany
Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £1399.00
AC522CE-12Select spruce
Mahogany
Grand Auditorium 12-String w/ cut and elec
£1499.00
6 Series
Solid Engelmann spruce top, highly flamed solid maple back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh
hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe
hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC608CE
Englemann spruce Maple
Grand Concert w/ cutaway and electronics
£1639.00
AC622CE
Englemann spruce Maple
Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £1639.00
AC630CE
Englemann spruce Maple
Jumbo w/ cutaway and electronics
£1639.00
AC630CE-12Englemann spruce
Maple
Jumbo 12-string w/ cutaway and electronics £1699.00
7 Series
Select Englemann spruce top, premium solid rosewood back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, Gotoh
hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe
hardshell case included.
Model
Top
Back & Sides
Body
Price
AC708CE Englemann spruce
Rosewood
Grand Concert w/ slotted headstockzzzz
£1599.00
AC722CE Englemann spruce
Rosewood
Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £1599.00
Fanned Fret Guitar
Model
Top
AC822CE-FF Euorpean spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Body
Price
Grand Auditorium w/ cutaway and electronics £1749.00
Back & Sides
Figured Mahogany
Figured Mahogany
Figured Mahogany
Body
Soprano size
Concert size
Tenor size
Ukuleles
Model
EU3S
EU3C
EU3T
Top
Figured Mahogany
Figured Mahogany
Figured Mahogany
Price
£399.00
£399.00
£429.00
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JOHN PISANO
Photo Bob Barry / Jazzography
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fter an illustrious 65-year career in jazz guitar, the
noted session player John Pisano is no stranger to
collaboration.
You’d be hard pressed to find a more authentic and
experienced jazz guitarist than John Pisano. Born in Staten
Island, N.Y., the venerated accompanist became a fixture on
the West coast jazz scene in 1956, when he moved to L.A. to
play with the Chico Hamilton Quintet, launching a career
that’s included stints with virtually every major jazz musician
of the past half-century, from the legendary Django
Reinhardt to Diana Krall. Fifteen years ago, he kicked off the
John Pisano Guitar Night series, a weekly gig that provides a
platform for pioneering guitarists from around the world. We
caught up with Pisano to talk about the instruments he now
considers essential to his work.
What’s the guitar series about?
I play with other guitarists, some greats and some up-and
comers, like the young Israeli Gilad Hekselman—he’s a
monster. Along the way, I teach jazz guitar at Cal State
Northridge. I’ve been very lucky. Everybody plays guitar. But
I’ve been able to make a living off it.
Do you have a favorite guitar?
Right now, I have about 30 guitars. You always find one that
has this special sound. Primarily, I use the Eastman guitar, the
one I designed.
How did you hear about Eastman?
I’m a good friend of Bob Benedetto, one of the country’s
foremost acoustic guitar builders. He’d mentioned this guitar,
and said he was amazed at its acoustic quality. But I was at
the NAMM show and Bob said I should check them out. I
located the booth, picked one up and it knocked me out.
There was one in particular: It vibrated on my body. They
don’t normally sell instruments from the floor but a person at
the booth recognized me and I was able to buy the guitar
that day, the “905.” I still have it.
What aspects of an Eastman guitar appeal to you?
The acoustic quality, the feel, everything about them. This is
the way all the great guitars used to be put together. Certain
people work on the binding, certain people work on the
carving, certain people do the gluing. The handcraftsmanship.
If I had my choice, I’d pick the Eastman over stuff out there
that could cost thousands more.
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‘I located the booth, picked
one up and it knocked me out’
H A N D C R A F T E D E A S T M A N A R C H TO P G U I TA R S
Premium tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship form an harmonious relationship that made Eastman’s name
in the jazz guitar world. The choice of tonewoods and the time honoured process followed to craft these guitars
create an organically acoustic tone that is seldom matched. Chords are full and complex while single notes are
crisp and well defined. Custom Kent Armstrong pickups complement the sound of the wood and deliver a smooth
and balanced tone. The hardware and fittings provide form and function and the traditional lacquer finish is as
beautiful as it is functional.
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Jim Fisch Archtop Models
Uptown Guitar Models
Uptown Deluxe Models
A ‘dressed down’ guitar of
modest appearance with a
superior midrange, volume and a
very woody vintage tone.
A staple model in the jazz playing
community put there by
unsurpassed craftsmanship.
An upgraded version which quite
simply is a functional work of art
created from the finest
tonewoods from Eastman’s own
private wood reserve.
John Pisano Signature
Series
John Pisano designed this guitar
from top to bottom and
collaborated with Kent Armstrong
to create a guitar that covers the
full tonal spectrum.
The El Rey Series
A partnership with Otto
D’Ambrosio resulted in a cutting
edge instrument featuring the
patented “neck block cutaway”,
ideal for any musical application.
The Pagelli Signature
Series
Designed in Switzerland by
Claudio and Claudia Pagelli, an
attractive 17” asymmetrical
design.
The Thinline Series
AR371CE
At only 13/4” deep these guitars
have exceptional tonal qualities,
neatly spanning the distance
between fine hollow body
archtops and the classic centre
block thinlines.
New Laminate series for vintage
electrified tone. One of our best
sellers.
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A R C H TO P / E L E C T R I C G U I TA R S
The handcrafted Eastman Archtop
Premium tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship form a harmonious relationship that made Eastman’s name in the jazz
guitar world. The choice of tonewoods and the time honoured processes followed to craft these guitars create an
organically acoustic tone that is seldom matched. Chords are full and complex while single notes are crisp and well defined.
Custom Kent Armstrong or Seymour Duncan pickups compliment the sound of the wood and deliver a smooth and
balanced tone. The hardware and fittings provide form and function and the high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish is as
beautiful as it is functional.
New Laminated Series
The newest part of the range. Created with budget in mind and proving very popular with players worldwide.
Laminate construction for that vintage electric arch top tone with a pronounced mid range with great volume. The 503CE
has a solid carved Spruce Top. All have a mounted humbucking pick up.
Model
Body
Top/Back & Sides Electronics
Price
AR371CE 16” Florentine cutaway
laminated maple Single mounted humbucker
£769.00
AR372CE 16” Florentine cutaway
laminated maple Dual mounted humbucker
£849.00
T386
16” Double cutaway w/full block laminated maple Dual mounted humbucker
£869.00
T486
16” Double cutaway w/full block laminated maple Dual Seymour Duncan mounted humb £1139.00
T486B
16” D/cut w/full block w/Bigsby
laminated maple Dual Seymour Duncan mounted humb £1179.00
AR403CE 16” Venetian cutaway
laminated maple Single mounted humbucker
£879.00
AR503CE 16” Venetian cutaway
Spruce/lam-maple Single mounted humbucker
£1139.00
AR580CE 16” Venetian cutaway
Spruce/lam-maple Single mounted humbucker
£1249.00
Jim Fisch Archtop Guitars
This special series commemorates the late jazz guitar aficionado; Jim Fisch. Before his unfortunate passing, he made his
impression on the Uptown guitar series by using mahogany for the back and sides and rosewood for the fretboard, bridge
and tailpiece to give it a unique voice as well as “dressing it down” for a modest appearance. The result is an archtop with
superior midrange, volume, and a very woody vintage tone. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Available finishes: Classic • Classic/Sunburst (burst top/classic back & sides)
Model
AR603CE-15
AR605CE
AR610
AR610CE
Body
15” Venetian cutaway
16” Venetian cutaway
17” Non cutaway
17” Venetian cutaway
Top/Back & Sides
Spruce/Mahogany
Spruce/Mahogany
Spruce/Mahogany
Spruce/Mahogany
Electronics
Mounted Kent Armstrong
Floating Kent Armstrong
None
Floating Kent Armstrong
Price
£1679.00
£1679.00
£1629.00
£1799.00
Uptown Guitars
The Uptown series put Eastman on the archtop map and has quickly become a staple in the jazz community. It is no
surprise due to its unsurpassed craftsmanship and features: solid hand-carved spruce top, solid hand-carved maple back &
sides, ebony fretboard, bridge, and tailpiece, Kent Armstrong pickups, Gotoh hardware, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose
lacquer finish. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Available finishes: Classic • Sunburst
Model
AR803CE-16
AR805
AR805CE
AR810CE
AR810CE-7
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Body
16” Venetian cutaway
16” Non cutaway
16” Venetian cutaway
17” Venetian cutaway
17” Venetian cutaway 7-String
Top/Back & Sides
Spruce/Maple
Spruce/Maple
Spruce/Maple
Spruce/Maple
Spruce/Maple
Electronics
Single mounted humbucker
None
Floating Kent Armstrong
Floating Kent Armstrong
Floating Kent Armstrong
Price
£2199.00
£1649.00
£2079.00
£2179.00
£2329.00
S I G N AT U R E A R C H TO P / E L E C T R I C G U I TA R S
Uptown Deluxe Guitars
The Deluxe archtop guitars feature the same outstanding craftsmanship of the Uptown models with upgraded features that
create functional works of art. These upgrades include the finest tonewoods from our private reserve, flamed maple
binding, ebony cap on the back of the headstock, and a five piece neck. Each guitar receives special attention from our
most accomplished luthiers. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Available finishes: Classic • Sunburst • Blonde
Model
Body
Top/Back & Sides Electronics
Price
AR905CE
16” Venetian cutaway maple binding
Spruce/Maple
Floating Kent Armstrong
£2999.00
AR910CE
17” Venetian cutaway maple binding
Spruce/Maple
Floating Kent Armstrong
£3059.00
AR910CE-LTD 17” Venetian cutaway maple binding
Spruce/Maple
Floating Benedetto pickup £3499.00
The John Pisano Signature Series
World renowned jazz guitarist John Pisano worked with Eastman Guitars to create a signature model that encompasses
every feature and spec he ever wanted in a guitar. In collaboration with Kent Armstrong pickups, John helped design a
pickup that covers the complete tonal spectrum so the guitars sound as great plugged in as they do acoustically. The 600
series is available in classic finish only. The 800 series is available in Classic, Sunburst, or Blonde. Deluxe hardshell case
included.
Model
Body
Top/Back & Sides Electronics
Price
AR380CE
16” Florentine cutaway
Laminated Maple Dual Mounted Humbucker £1299.00
AR680CE
16” Venetian cutaway
Spruce/Mahogany Single Mounted custom Kent £2529.00
AR880CE
16” Venetian cutaway
Spruce/Maple
Single Mounted custom Kent £3229.00
The El Rey Series
Taking a slight departure from full-sized archtop guitars, Eastman partnered with Otto D’Ambrosio to design the El Rey.
These completely hand-carved 14” electric guitars are for the player who demands tomorrow’s cutting edge instruments,
today. With the patented ‘neck block cutaway’ construction, they are ideal for any musical application. The El Rey series
features Kent Armstrong pickups, gold plated Gotoh hardware, and a 25” scale length. Lightweight and versatile, these
hand-crafted guitars are available in: Classic, Sunburst, Classic/Sunburst. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Model
Body
Top/Back & Sides Electronics
Price
ER1
14” Neck block cutaway
Spruce/Mahogany Single mounted humbucker £1649.00
ER2
14” Neck block cutaway
Spruce/Maple
Dual mounted humbucker
£1899.00
ER3
14” Neck block cutaway
Spruce/Mahogany Dual mounted humbucker
£1899.00
ER4
16” EL REY model
Spruce/Mahogany Single mounted humbucker £1999.00
The Pagelli Signature Series
The Pagelli Signature Series, designed in Switzerland by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli, is handcrafted in AAA spruce and
maple tonewoods. Its attractive, asymmetrical 17” design features modern F-holes. The PG1 is available in a Classic finish
and the PG2 is in a stunning Blonde finish. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Model
Body
Top/Back & Sides Electronics
Price
PG1
17” Asymmetrical design
Spruce/Maple
Floating Kent Armstrong
£3299.00
PG2
18” Asymmetrical design
Spruce/Maple
Floating Kent Armstrong
£3749.00
The Thinline Series
The Eastman Thinline guitars are built with the working musician in mind. Offering tones from Jazz to Blues to Rock, and
everywhere in between, the tonal pallet of the thinline series can deliver any sound in any situation. The 180 series guitars
feature Seymour Duncan pickups, flamed maple binding, and chrome hardware. They are available in classic,
classic/sunburst, sunburst, and red. The T146SM features Kent Armstrong pickups, ivoroid binding and gold hardware. They
are available in classic and classic/sunburst. Deluxe hardshell case included.
Model
Body
Top/Back & Sides Electronics
Price
T184MX
14” double cutaway
Maple/Mahogany Dual Seymour Duncan
£1689.00
T185MX
15” double cutaway
Maple/Mahogany Dual Seymour Duncan
£1779.00
T186MX
16” double cutaway
Maple/Mahogany Dual Seymour Duncan
£1849.00
T146SM
16” single cutaway
Spruce/Maple
Single mounted humbucker £2099.00
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MANDOLINS/BANJOS
300 Series
The new entry point to the Eastman mandolin lineup. These all solid, handcrafted mandolins feature a rosewood fretboard
and satin finish. The vintage style tailpiece and tuners provide a traditional look and feel. Padded gig bag included.
Model
MD304
MD305
MD314
MD315
Top
Spruce
Spruce
Spruce
Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Maple
Maple
Maple
Body
A-style with oval holes
A-style with F-holes
F-style with oval holes
F-style with F-holes
Price
£499.00
£499.00
£689.00
£689.00
Model
Top
MD404-BK Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Body
A-style with oval-holes
Price
£649.00
400 Series
500 Series
Sweet simplicity. These mandolins feature the same hand built Eastman quality of the higher series without all the extra
adornments. All models include: solid hand-carved spruce top, solid hand-carved back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone
nut, chrome Schaller tuners and hardware, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Case included.
Available finishes: Classic • Classic/Sunburst (burst top/classic back & sides)
Model
MD504
MD505
MD514
MD515
Top
Spruce
Spruce
Spruce
Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Maple
Maple
Maple
Body
A-style with oval hole
A-style with F-holes
F-style with oval hole
F-style with F-holes
Price
£689.00
£689.00
£1079.00
£1079.00
600 Series
With the performing musician in mind, Eastman has partnered with Schertler pickups to revamp its 600 series mandolins.
The 600 series mandolins feature solid hand-carved spruce tops, solid hand-carved flamed maple back/sides, ebony
fretboard/bridge and a bone nut. All instruments also feature chrome hardware with Schaller tuning machines, a fully
bound body, neck and headstock, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Each mandolin is equipped with a Schertler
Reso-Coil Pickup with XLR output, and includes a case.
Available finishes: Classic • Sunburst
Model
MD605
MD615
Top
Spruce
Spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed maple
Flamed maple
Body
A-style with F-holes
F-style with F-holes
Price
£899.00
£1399.00
800 Series
A delight for the eyes and ears. All models now feature solid hand-carved Adirondack spruce tops for outstanding volume
and tone. Standard features include: highly flamed solid hand-carved maple back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut,
vintage nickel Schaller tuners and hardware, fully bound body/fretboard/headstock and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
finish (MD815/V excluded). Case included.
Available finishes: Classic • Sunburst
Model
MD805
MD815
MD815/V
Top
Adirondack Spruce
Adirondack Spruce
Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides
Highly flamed maple
Highly flamed maple
Highly flamed maple
Body
A-style with F-holes
F-style with F-holes
F-style with F-holes with Oil varnish
Price
£1079.00
£1599.00
£1599.00
Open back banjo, maple neck, ebony fingerboard, chrome hardware, Gotoh tuners
Price
£1329.00
Eastman 5-string Banjo
Model
EBJ-WL1
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MANDOLINS/CASES
The Dawg Collection by Eastman
Based on rare specimens from David Grisman’s personal collection; this line is inspired by classic instruments of the
Golden Age of American luthiery as well as the cutting-edge designs of today’s contemporary builders.
Model
Top
Back, Sides & Neck
DGM1
Spruce
Highly flamed AAA maple
In collaboration with Corrado Giacomel
Body
Giacomel Contemporary
Price
£2999.00
DGM2
Spruce
Highly flamed AAA maple
Inspired by the Bacon Artist model from the 1920’s
Bacon artist model Oval-hole
£2299.00
DGM3 - mandola Spruce
Flamed AAA maple
Inspired by Lyon & Healey’s scroll headstock mandola
Lyon & Healey Oval-hole
£2299.00
Eastman Mandola ~ Eastman Mandocello
Model
MDA815 - mandola
MDC805 - mandocello
Top
Select spruce
Select spruce
Back & Sides
Highly flamed maple
Highly flamed maple
Body
F-style with F-holes
tA-style with F-holes
Price
£1799.00
£2099.00
Fibreglass cases
Eastman cases are crafted of state-of-the-art fibreglass. Each case weighs a little over 8 pounds and has draw bolt latches
for a weather-tight seal. The interior features include total suspension of the instrument, padding made of moulded foam,
plush lining and a detachable accessory pouch. These cases come with back pack straps for easy carrying.
Available in 6 vibrant colours: Red • White • Blue • Green • Silver • Black
Model
CAGT-14
CAGT-15
CAGT-16
CAGT-17
CAMD-16
Description
Classical Guitar
Acoustic Guitar (Dreadnought)
16” Jumbo/Archtop
17” Jumbo/Archtop
A or F-style Mandolin
Price
£210.00
£239.00
£249.00
£259.00
£129.00
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