Eastman is a string Instrument custom shop. For over 50 years they have produced beautiful Violins, Cellos & Violas. Their entry into the guitar market will probably sound the death knell for several of the overpriced brands that are sold these days.
The Eastman guitars are are priced extremely affordably, Their $2,200.00 model compares to the $5,000.00 Triggs R5. Most Gibson models can't compare to the Eastman.
I like the Eastman better than anything Gibson puts out, They are even priced better than Heritage. D'Angelico, Hofner & D'Aquisto will most likely feel some pain from this company also.
Stay tuned for more news on Eastman Guitars.
Ed Roman
New Eastman Blues Deluxe (02-25-10)
Do Not Confuse Eastman Guitars with Eastwood Guitars
They are not connected in any way and it is
purely coincidental that their names sound alike.
Eastman is a high quality all solid wood high end company
Eastwood is a company that caters to the lower end of the market.
Eastman Guitars
Fully Hand
Made, Fully Hand Carved, No Pressed tops, No Laminate tops,
Unbelievably Affordable Prices!
The Eastman/Roman Blues Deluxe Made from 100% Solid Wood
The Eastman/Roman Blues Deluxe Made from 100% Solid Wood
Compare This Guitar to any other guitar within twice it's price range and it will astound you!!!!!
Heritage |
Gibson |
Eastman |
Many Models Available with Solid Top Only |
Pressed Plywood Tops, Almost all Models |
Hand Carved Solid Spruce |
Pressed & Steamed Plywood back & sides |
Pressed & Steamed Plywood back & sides |
Hand Carved Solid Mahogany or Solid Maple Back & Sides |
Tun-o-matic Bridge |
Tun-o-matic Bridge |
TONE/PROS Tun-o-matic Bridge |
Mop Dot Inlays |
Mop Dot Inlays |
Mop Block Inlays |
Schaller Made Inexpensive Pickups |
Gibson Proprietary Pickups |
Seymour Duncan Pickups |
Available With Some Options |
NO options Available |
Available With Countless Options See Below |
Some options available on All Solid
Wood Eastman Guitars
that are not available as options on Gibson
Remember Eastman are all Solid
Wood Guitars
They are not even set up to do laminating
ALL SOLID WOOD CONSTRUCTION | Bigsby Vibrato Available | Frequensator Tailpiece Available |
Brass Art Deco Tailpiece Available | Ebony Tailpiece Available | Maple Top Available |
Mahogany Body Available | Maple Body Available | Ebony Fretboard Available |
Ebony Pickguard Available | Tone/Pros Bridge Available | Ebony, Rosewood or Pau Ferro Bridge |
Grover, Sperzel or Schaller Tuners | Ebony, Pearloid, Gold, Chrome Tuner Buttons Available | Real MOP or Abalone Inlays |
Flame Tops or Quilt Tops | Maple, Mahogany, Korina Custom Neck Woods Available | 1500 G Neck Modification Available |
Finger Tailpiece Available | Handcarved Spruce Top Available | Bound Body, Neck & Headstock |
Custom Inlays Available | Bound F Holes Available | Stereo or Mono Output Available |
Piezo System Installed Available | MIDI System Available | Choice of Duncan. Dimarzio, EMG Pickups |
Choice, Tom Holmes, Lollar or Fralin Pickups | Matching Headstock Available | MOP or Abalone Trussrod Covers |
Eastman's luthiers are renown world-wide for the quality of their hand-applied spirit varnish. Drawing on generations of expertise gained in the world of violins, Eastman has perfected a finish that enhances both the beauty and tone of the instrument.
To create this handsome finish, Eastman luthiers use spirit varnish and finish with two coats of lacquer. The lacquer is then buffed back almost to the spirit varnish leaving the protection of lacquer and the luster of spirit varnish.