2012 catalog

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2012 catalog

2012 CATALOG
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TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS
BODY SHAPES
1
TONEWOODS
2
JOHN PISANO
4
FLATTOPS
On The Cover
The Eastman E20OM - SB
see page 9 for details.
Traditional Series
6
1 Series
10
2 Series
11
3 Series
12
4 Series
13
5 Series
14
6 Series
15
7 Series
16
Aj Series
17
ARCHTOPS
The Handcrafted Eastman Archtops
18
New For 2012
19
Jim Fisch Archtop Guitars
20
Uptown Guitars
21
Uptown Deluxe Guitars
22
The John Pisano Signature Series
23
EL REY
24
PAGELLI
25
THINLINES
26
MANDOLINS
300 Series
28
500 Series
29
New For 2012 – 600 Series Mandolins
30
800 Series
31
900 Series
32
The Dawg Collection By Eastman
33
Mandolas & Mandocellos
34
SCHERTLER
35
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
are 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
center of the size continuum. Consider the real use of the instrument. If it is to be used in an ensemble setting, what other instruments will it be
played with 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. Visit your local Eastman dealer and find the one that fits you.
Parl or
G ran d Co n cer t
O rc h estra M od e l
Although small by modern standards, this
was the normal sized instrument in the late
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Guitars were considered a parlor 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 parlor 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 fingerstylists, the Grand Concert is also flat-pick
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.
G rand Au d itor ium
D read n o u g ht
Ju mbo
The modern profile of the Grand
Auditorium represents the best of both
worlds for flat-pickers 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.
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 flatpicking bluegrass instrument.
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. It is
possible to find rosewood (presumed to be bass focused) that is so trebly it could peel paint and maple (presumably trebly) so warm that it could
lull a grizzly bear to sleep. We suggest you visit your local Eastman dealer and find the voice that speaks to you.
Sitka 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.
Englemann 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 acoustics guitars.
A d i r o n d ac k S p r u c e
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.
Rosewood
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 harmonies 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.
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TONE WOODS
Mahogany
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.
Maple
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.
Sapele
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.
Ebony
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.
L a m i n at e
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 they are made
from 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.
JOHN PISANO
Photo Bob Barry / Jazzography
A
Team Player
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 SoCal 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
Chinese guitar, and said he was amazed at its acoustic
quality. In my mind at the time, Chinese and guitar didn’t
go together. 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.
“I located the
booth, picked
one up and it
knocked me
out ”
F L AT TO P 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 period-correct styled tuners. Deluxe hardshell
case included.
E 6 OM - $ 9 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
ORCHESTRA MODEL
TRADITIONAL SERIES
The Eastman Traditional Series is inspired by the great flattops that were created one at a time by skilled craftspeople in the 20th century.
Eastman follows the same path, the path of individual skilled luthiers with basic tools using their personal talent to breathe
soul into the instrument.
F L AT TO P S
All Sitka topped Traditional Series guitars feature the warmth of rosewood fingerboards.
E6D - $950
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
DREADNOUGHT
E 8 OM - $ 1 , 1 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
ORCHESTRA MODEL
E8D - $1,150
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
DREADNOUGHT
Neal Walker (Sales) of Redbone Guitar Boutique San Antonio, TX
“Eastman has appointments, quality, and tone of instruments 3 times the price....I bought an E10-D myself !”
F L AT TO P S
All Adirondack topped Traditional Series guitars feature dynamically sensitive ebony fingerboards.
E 1 0 OM - $ 1 , 2 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
ORCHESTRA MODEL
E10D* - $1,250
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
DREADNOUGHT
E 1 0 P - $1 , 2 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
PARLOR
E10-SS - $1,350
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
SLOPE SHOULDER
*AVAILABLE IN LEFT- HANDED AT NO UPCHARGE
F L AT TO P S
E 2 0 OM - $ 1 , 4 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
ORCHESTRA MODEL
E 2 0 D - $1 , 4 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
DREADNOUGHT
E 2 0 P - $ 1, 4 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
PARLOR
E20-SS - $1,550
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
SLOPE SHOULDER
F L AT TO P S
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. Padded gig bag included.
AC 1 2 0 - $ 5 2 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAMINATED SAPELE
body
DREADNOUGHT
AC 1 2 0 CE - $ 6 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAMINATED SAPELE
body
DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 1 2 2 - $ 5 2 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAMINATED SAPELE
body
GRAND
AUDITORIUM
AC 1 2 2 CE - $ 6 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAMINATED SAPELE
body
GRAND
AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
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. Padded gig bag included.
AC 2 2 0 - $ 6 2 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAM ROSEWOOD
body
DREADNOUGHT
AC 2 2 0 CE - $ 7 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAM ROSEWOOD
body
DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 2 2 2 - $ 6 2 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAM ROSEWOOD
body
GRAND
AUDITORIUM
AC 2 2 2 CE - $ 7 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
LAM ROSEWOOD
body
GRAND
AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
F L AT TO P S
2 SERIES
F L AT TO P S
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.
AC 3 2 2 - $ 8 2 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
SAPELE
body
GRAND
AUDITORIUM
AC 3 2 2 CE - $ 9 7 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
SAPELE
body
GRAND AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 3 2 0 - $8 2 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
SAPELE
body
DREADNOUGHT
AC 3 2 0 CE * - $ 9 7 5
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
SAPELE
body
DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
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. Hardshell case included.
AC 4 2 2 - $ 1, 0 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
GRAND
AUDITORIUM
AC 4 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 2 0 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
GRAND AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 4 2 0 - $ 1, 0 5 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
DREADNOUGHT
AC 4 2 0 CE - $ 1 , 2 0 0
top
SITKA SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
F L AT TO P S
4 SERIES
F L AT TO P S
5 SERIES
Select Englemann spruce top, premium solid mahogany 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.
AC 5 0 8 CE - $ 1 , 5 5 0
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
GRAND CONCERT W/
SLOTTED HEADSTOCK
AC 5 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 5 5 0
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
MAHOGANY
body
GRAND AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
Scott Starns (Buyer/sales) of Edmond Music Center in Edmond, OK
“There is no other brand that gives you more for your money than Eastman. We simply put the instruments in the hands of customers
and they speak for themselves.“
Solid Engelmann spruce top, highly flamed solid maple back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh hardware, wood
AC 6 0 8 CE - $ 1 , 8 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
GRAND CONCERT W/
SLOTTED HEADSTOCK,
CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 6 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 8 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
GRAND AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 6 3 0 CE - $ 1 , 8 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
JUMBO W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
AC 6 3 0 CE - 1 2 - $ 1 , 9 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
JUMBO 12-STRING W/
CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS
F L AT TO P S
6 SERIES
F L AT TO P S
7 SERIES
Select Englemann spruce top, premium solid rosewood back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh hardware, wood
AC 7 0 8 CE - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
GRAND CONCERT W/
SLOTTED HEADSTOCK
AC 7 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
ROSEWOOD
body
GRAND AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
All the brilliant features of our flattop line with the rare perk of a fully carved arch back. These 16” jumbo archbacks provide extraordinary
volume and clarity.
The 600 series features mahogany back/sides and the 800 series features maple back/sides. A solid Englemann or Sitka spruce top is hand
selected and matched with a premium ebony fretboard and hand-carved bridge. Each instrument also features a bone nut/saddle, gold
Gotoh hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
A J 6 1 6 CE - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
CARVED MAHOGANY
body
MINI-JUMBO W/
CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
A J 8 1 6 CE - $2 , 0 7 5
top
ENGLEMANN SPRUCE
back & side
CARVED MAPLE
body
MINI-JUMBO W/
CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS
F L AT TO P S
AJ SERIES
ARCHTOPS
THE HANDCRAFTED EASTMAN ARCHTOPS
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 honored 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.
Kit Simon-Owner of Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor in Arvada, CO
“…We love the guitars and mandolins…They are a tremendous value and practically sell themselves. I ended up picking up an E20 Parlor
for myself!”
In response to continued requests from players around the world, Eastman introduces laminated wood construction to its archtop lineup.
Offering lower feedback in high volume playing, and a unique sound that guitarists love, Eastman brings these high quality instruments to
musicians everywhere for an even more affordable price.
Available finishes: AR371CE - Sunburst only; T386 - Sunburst, Black and Red; AR403CE - Sunburst, Classic; AR503CE - Sunburst, Classic.
AR 3 7 1 CE - $ 8 5 0
top, back &
side
LAMINATED MAPLE
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body
16” FLORENTINE
CUTAWAY
T386 - $950
top, back &
side
LAMINATED MAPLE
electronics
DUAL MOUNTED
HUMBUCKERS
body
16” DOUBLE
CUTAWAY w/FULL
BLOCK
AR 4 0 3 CE - $ 9 5 0
top, back &
side
LAMINATED MAPLE
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body
16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY
AR 5 0 3 CE - $ 1 , 2 5 0
top,
back & side
SPRUCE/
LAMINATED MAPLE
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body
16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY
ARCHTOPS
NEW FOR 2012
ARCHTOPS
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, & 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).
AR 6 0 5 - $ 1, 7 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics
N/A
body
16” NON CUTAWAY
AR 6 0 5 CE - $ 1 , 9 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY
AR 6 1 0 - $ 1, 8 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics
N/A
body
17” NON CUTAWAY
AR 6 1 0 CE - $ 2 , 0 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
17” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY
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.
AR 8 0 3 CE - 1 6 D - $ 2 , 6 2 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED MAPLE
electronics
DUAL MOUNTED HUMBUCKERS
body
16” VENETIAN CUTAWAY
AR 8 0 5 - $ 2 ,0 7 5
top, back
& side
CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED
MAPLE
electronics N/A
body
16” NON CUTAWAY
AR 8 0 5 CE * - $ 2 , 5 0 0
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED
side
MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT ARMSTRONG
body
AR 8 1 0 CE - $ 2 ,60 0
top, back
& side
MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
AR 8 1 0 CE - 7 - $ 2 , 8 2 5
top, back &
side
MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT ARMSTRONG
body
7-STRING
ARCHTOPS
UPTOWN GUITARS
ARCHTOPS
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
AR 9 0 5 CE - $ 3 , 5 5 0
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY/MAPLE
BINDING
AR 9 1 0 CE - $ 3 , 6 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
17” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY/MAPLE
BINDING
Dave Harp (Owner) High Strung Music
“By far, Eastman makes the best sounding guitar on the market, especially considering the price! We haven’t seen excitement and success
with instruments like this from any other company in the last 5 years of business.”
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 guitars are available in Classic Finish only. The 800 Series are
available in Classic, Blonde, and Sunburst finishes. All guitars include a Deluxe hardshell case.
AR 6 8 0 CE - $ 2 , 8 2 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
CUSTOM K.A.
HUMBUCKER
body
16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY
AR 8 8 0 CE - $ 3 , 6 5 0
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
CUSTOM K.A.
HUMBUCKER
body
16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY
Mike Turk @ Madison Music
“I love the product and the people at Eastman. The instruments sound awesome!”
ARCHTOPS
THE JOHN PISANO SIGNATURE SERIES
EL REY
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 handcarved 14” electric guitars are for the player who demands tomorrow’s cutting edge instrument, 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 handcrafted guitars come in five finishes: Classic, Sunburst, Classic/Sunburst (burst top/classic
back & sides). Deluxe hardshell case included.
ER 1 - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body
14” NECK BLOCK
CUTAWAY
ER 2 - $ 2 , 0 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
DUAL MOUNTED
HUMBUCKERS
body
14” NECK BLOCK
CUTAWAY
ER 3 - $ 2 , 0 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED MAPLE/
CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics
DUAL MOUNTED
HUMBUCKERS
body
14” NECK BLOCK
CUTAWAY/STOP
TAILPIECE
PAG E L L I
THE PAGELLI SIGNATURE SERIES
The Pagelli Signature Series, designed in Switzerland by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli, is handcrafted in the Eastman workshop of 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.
PG 1 - $ 3 , 6 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
17” ASYMMETRICAL
DESIGN
PG 2 - $ 4 , 1 7 5
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body
17” ASYMMETRICAL
DESIGN
Tim Nelson of Mass Street Music in Lawrence KS
“I have been selling fine acoustic instruments for well over 20 years, and based on my experience, I can say without a doubt Eastman
instruments are some of the best values out there. They are a consistently good sounding instruments.”
THINLINES
THE THINLINE SERIES
The Eastman thinline series 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 feature Seymour Duncan pickups, flamed
maple binding, and chrome hardware. The 180 Series thinline guitars are available in Classic, Classic Sunburst, and Sunburst Finishes. All guitars
come with a Deluxe hardshell case.
T184MX - $1,975
top, back &
side
CARVED MAPLE/
CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics
DUAL SEYMOUR
DUNCAN 59’S
body
14” DOUBLE CUTAWAY
T185MX - $2,075
top, back &
side
CARVED MAPLE/
CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics
DUAL SEYMOUR
DUNCAN 59’S
body
T186MX - $2,175
top, back &
side
CARVED MAPLE/
CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics
DUAL SEYMOUR
DUNCAN SETH
LOVERS
body
T146SM - $2,500
top, back &
side
CARVED SPRUCE/
CARVED MAPLE
electronics
SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body
16” SINGLE CUTAWAY
MANDOLINS
300 SERIES
The new entry point to the Eastman mandolin lineup. These solid wood, handcrafted mandolins feature a rosewood fretboard, satin finish. The
vintage style tailpiece and tuners provide a traditional look and feel. Padded gig bag included.
Available finishes: Classic Only
MD 3 0 5 - $ 5 2 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
A-STYLE W/F-HOLES
MD 3 1 5 - $ 8 2 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
F-STYLEW/F-HOLES
Mark Bentley (Owner) of Bentley Guitar Studios in Parkville, MO
“Eastman guitars and mandolins are very comparable to other brands way beyond their price point….They just sound soooooo good!”
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)
MD 5 0 4 - $ 7 7 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
A-STYLE/ OVAL
HOLE
MD 5 0 5 - $ 7 7 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
A-STYLE W/F-HOLES
MD 5 1 4 - $1 , 3 0 0
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
F-STYLE / OVAL
HOLE
MD 5 1 5 * - $ 1 , 3 0 0
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
F-STYLE W/F-HOLES
MANDOLINS
500 SERIES
MANDOLINS
NEW FOR 2012 – 600 SERIES MANDOLINS
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 flame maple back and sides, premium ebony bridge and fingerboard, 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 w/XLR output, and includes a case.
Available finishes: Classic • Sunburst
MD 6 0 4 - $1 , 0 0 0
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
A-STYLE/ OVAL
HOLE w/SCHERTLER
RESO-COIL P/U
MD 6 0 5 - $1 , 0 0 0
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
A-STYLE w/F-HOLES
w/SCHERTLER RESOCOIL P/U
MD 6 1 4 - $1 , 6 2 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
F-STYLE / OVAL
HOLE w/SCHERTLER
RESO-COIL P/U
MD 6 1 5 - $ 1 , 6 2 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
F-STYLE W/F-HOLES
w/SCHERTLER RESOCOIL P/U
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
MD 8 0 5 - $1 , 3 0 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
FLAMED MAPLE
body
A-STYLE W/F-HOLES
MD 8 1 5 - $ 1 , 9 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
FLAMED MAPLE
body
A-STYLE W/F-HOLES
MD 8 1 5 / V - $ 2 , 1 0 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
FLAMED MAPLE
body
F-STYLE W/F-HOLES w/
OIL VARNISH FINISH
MANDOLINS
800 SERIES
MANDOLINS
900 SERIES
Vintage craftsmanship, tone, and style...captured. This series is crafted with the best materials from our private reserve by our most skilled
luthiers. Each model combines a hand-carved AAA Adirondack spruce top with highly-flamed hand-carved AAA North American Red maple
back/sides. Standard features include: ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut, vintage nickel Schaller tuners and hardware, fully bound body/
fretboard/headstock, vintage inspired headstock logo/inlay, and a traditional oil varnish. Case included.
Available finishes: Classic • Vintage Sunburst
MD 9 0 5 - $ 1 , 9 5 0
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
SUGAR MAPLE
body
A-STYLE W/F-HOLES
w/OIL VARNISH
FINISH
MD 9 1 5 - $ 3 , 0 0 0
Bill Brooks at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center - Wheaton, MD
“We sell a lot of Eastmans, great value, and they sound as great as they look.”
top
ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side
SUGAR MAPLE
body
F-STYLE W/F-HOLES
w/OIL VARNISH
FINISH
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.
DGM 1 - $ 3, 6 7 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
AAA MAPLE
body
GIACOMEL
CONTEMPORARY
F-STYLE w/ F-HOLES
DGM 2 - $ 2, 8 2 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
AAA MAPLE
body
BACON ARTIST
MODEL OVAL HOLE
DGM 3 - $2 , 8 2 5
top
SPRUCE
back & side
AAA MAPLE
body
LYON & HEALEY OVAL
HOLE MANDOLA
MANDOLINS
THE DAWG COLLECTION BY EASTMAN
MANDOLINS
MANDOLAS & MANDOCELLOS
MDA815
This beautifully crafted Mandola offers all of the same features as the 800 series mandolins with a lower voice and an incredible sound. Every
inch of this instrument is hand-carved, from the solid spruce top, to the flame maple back and sides, to the ebony fingerboard and bridge. These
Mandolas include a bone nut, vintage nickel Schaller tuners, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, as well as a high-gloss nitrocellulose
lacquer finish. Avaliable in sunburst, and classic finished. Case included.
MDA 8 1 5 - $ 2 , 1 0 0
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
F-STYLE w/F-HOLES
MANDOLA
MDC805
Using our 16” AR805 guitar body as its foundation, this Mandocello featured a hand carved solid spruce top, back, sides, bone nut, ebony
fingerboard, and and ebony bridge. Every Mandocello is finished with a high gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Available in Classic or Sunburst
finishes and includes a hardshell case.
MDC 8 0 5 - $ 2 , 5 0 0
Rick Fagan – Owner of Rick’s Guitar Shop in San Diego, CA
“Eastman? Amazing quality and sound….probably the easiest instruments to sell in my shop.”
top
SPRUCE
back & side
MAPLE
body
16” ARCHTOP
MANDOCELLO
SCHERTLER
SCHERTLER USA
E
astman Guitars and Mandolins, are pleased to
announce the addition of audiophile quality,
Swiss manufactured, Schertler pickup transducer
systems, pre-amps and amplifiers to our catalog
After nearly twenty years of groundbreaking
research and development in an effort to provide
alternatives to outdated and imperfect piezo
technology, Schertler products are fast becoming
the standard for live sound presentation. There are
no piezo transducers used in Schertler products.
Company founder Stephan Schertler, ”If you
get the feeling during a performance that your
instrument, equipped with a Schertler audio
transducer, sounds entirely “acoustic”, just as if you
were sitting in your living room at home, then I
will feel my efforts have been worthwhile - just
precisely in that I have added nothing to your
sound.”
Schertler ’s unique approach to harnessing
acoustic vibrations has led to the development
of numerous worldwide patents. Designed and
manufactured in Switzerland, Schertler products
are gaining popularity throughout the world.
The expectations of musicians and their audiences
have dramatically increased over their years.
Sounding “OK” is no longer good enough. The
qualities of audio sources, from the concert stage,
to the home theatre have all made dramatic leaps
in quality. The public has a more discerning ear, as
does the musician community.
By combining their strengths, Eastman and
Schertler look forward to providing musicians
with a rich tonal palette from which to craft their
musical masterpieces, or simply have a relaxing
time listening to themselves playing the best
quality sound combination in the industry.
The versatile Schertler DYN-M Contact
Mic provides transparent amplification
for many types of acoustic instrument
www.schertlerusa.com
SCHERTLER
LYDIA EQ GUITAR SYSTEM -- $409
•
•
•
•
Undersaddle condenser mic pickup
In soundhole volume and EQ controls
Active bass/treble boost cut
Steel string or nylon string models
DYN-G GUITAR -- $675
• Passive electrostatic contact
• No preamplifier required
• Available for guitar, mandolin/
banjo, ethic instruments
• Eliminates mic bleed, moderate
feedback resistance
BASIK–SET GUITAR-- $199
•
•
•
•
Contact electrostatic transducer
Includes 1.5v power supply
Phantom adapter available
Special model available for
resonator guitars
RESOCOIL -- $419
DAVID CLASSIC AMPLIFIER -- $1309
• Electrostatic moving coil contact
microphone
• No preamplifier required
• Internally mounted, XLR output
• Works best for mandolin, nylon
string guitar and ethnic instruments
• 100W bi-amplified, 6” woofer and 1” dome
tweeter
• 2 Channel, one channel can be used for vocal
mic
• Spring reverb
• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, Amp bag available
SCHERTLER
UNICO CLASSIC AMPLIFIER -- $1635
DAVID DELUXE AMPLIFIER -- $2139
tweeter
mic
• Spring reverb
• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, Amp bag available
tweeter
mic
• Class A Preamp, Spring reverb
• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, amp bag
available
UNICO DELUXE AMPLIFIER -- $2670
PRE-A III ACOUSTIC PREAMPLIER -- $539
tweeter
mic
• Class A Preamp, Spring reverb
• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, amp bag available
• Controls for gain, bass, treble, resonance and volume
• Class A constant current design and regulated power
supply
• XLR and ¼” inputs, dry and equalized outputs
• Ground lift, phantom power for STAT series
www.EastmanGuitars.com
PLGTR12

2012 catalog

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