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Boisterous Voice and Thermo-cured Spruce





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For rhythmic strummers or flatpicking fanatics craving an instrument that’ll stand up to the heavy load, Sweetwater highly recommends the bold, boisterous voice of the Eastman E8D Thermo-cured dreadnought! Loaded with top-notch Eastman craftsmanship, the E8D serves up a rich tonal cocktail that benefits from solid Thermo-cured Sitka spruce at the top and solid rosewood on the back and sides. This combination paints a pretty picture both sonically and visually, commanding all ears in the room with its projective voice. A mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard join the fray to aid in player comfort during performance. Other additions like hand-scalloped X-bracing, a bone nut, ebony bridge pins, and Truetone gloss join forces to create an uncompromising acoustic experience.





The magic of Thermo-cured spruce and Eastman craftsmanship





When you covet a guitar with a voice to be reckoned with, there’s nothing that fits the bill quite like a dreadnought. The E8D Thermo-cured Dreadnought provides an iconic, bold voice from its big body that’s ready to cut through an ensemble mix like a champ or take to bluegrass licks with poise. Eastman outfitted the E8D with a solid Thermo-cured Sitka spruce top for enhanced resonance and added strength throughout its lifetime, and the solid rosewood body makes for a supremely lush acoustic voice. The dovetail neck joint further aids with vibrational transfer from the strings to the mahogany neck to the body. Plus, hand-scalloped X-bracing bolsters the resonance of this guitar, keeping the spruce top strong and balanced throughout its life. Apart from fitting the bill acoustically, the E8D is a joy to play thanks to its Traditional Even “C”-shaped mahogany neck and glassy ebony fingerboard.





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 E8D Thermo-cured Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:


Dreadnought body offers up a boisterous voice with a bold character, perfect to cut through a mix


Thermo-cured Sitka spruce top for enhanced resonance plus added strength


Rosewood back and sides provide rich, warm tone


All solid wood construction


Dovetail neck joint helps with vibration transfer from neck to body


Mahogany neck with a Traditional Even "C" shape


Silky smooth ebony fingerboard with Jescar frets


Bone nut and nickel hardware


Hand-scalloped X-bracing keeps the top strengthened and helps with resonance


Truetone gloss finish is delicately balanced between hardness and flexibility for uncompromising resonance