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A Stunning Slope-shoulder Workhorse





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Boasting a synergistic blend of slope-shoulder tone and dreadnought power, the Eastman E20SS is a classic example of the venerable workhorse acoustic. This handcrafted slope-shoulder dreadnought flaunts all-solid-wood construction with a Thermo-cured Adirondack spruce top, which is bolstered by rosewood back and sides. Moreover, the E20SS features hand-carved, scalloped "X" bracing for added resonance, volume, and sustain. The E20SS's Traditional Even "C"-shaped neck, which is crowned by a sleek ebony fingerboard, provides ample playability. Beyond that, the E20SS is jam-packed with eye-catching appointments, such as a Truetone gloss finish, classic-style rosette, herringbone binding, pearl and abalone inlays, and a tortoiseshell pickguard. An ebony bridge with a bone saddle and ebony bridge pins put the perfect finishing touches on this excellent handbuilt instrument. Players on the prowl for a premium, large-bodied acoustic will be blown away by the Eastman E20SS ? right from the first strum.





Premium tone through meticulous design





The E20SS is a slope-shoulder dreadnought with rugged good looks and a muscular tone to match. This acoustic guitar boasts all-solid-wood construction with a Thermo-cured Adirondack spruce top and rosewood back and sides. The spruce yields a clear, defined tone that holds up to frenetic strumming without breaking up. The rosewood frames the spruce's clean, nuanced tone with a deep, warm, reverberant response that complements the E20SS's larger-sized body perfectly. The E20SS also features hand-carved, scalloped "X" bracing, lending extra resonance, volume, and sustain to every note you play.





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Sweetwater guitarists have found the E20SS acoustic to be a breeze to maneuver, thanks to its satin-finished mahogany neck with a Traditional Even "C"-shape profile. Onboard, the neck rests on a lithe ebony fingerboard, bearing abalone-snowflake inlays and white-dot side markers for accurate navigation and playability. A bone nut and saddle combo further promotes authentic string vibration; meanwhile, the E20SS's nickel hardware and open-gear tuning machines ensure tight intonation support for excellent stability between playing sessions. Topped off with a Truetone gloss finish, the E20SS is a valuable asset in the hands of any player searching for a true workingman's acoustic.





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!





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Eastman Guitars E20SS Thermo-cure Slope-shoulder Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:


Offers a perfect melding of slope-shoulder tone and dreadnought power


Solid Thermo-cured Adirondack spruce top yields a clear, defined tone that holds up to frenetic strumming


Solid rosewood back and sides produce a deep, warm, reverberant response


Hand-carved, scalloped “X” bracing lends extra resonance, volume, and sustain to your playing


Satin-finished mahogany neck with a Traditional Even “C” profile promotes easy navigation along the fretboard


Agile ebony fingerboard with abalone-snowflake inlays and white-dot side markers


Bone nut and saddle for balanced, authentic string vibration


Appealing Truetone gloss finish, classic-style rosette, herringbone binding, pearl and abalone inlays, and a tortoiseshell pickguard


Sightly nickel hardware and open-gear tuning machines ensure optimal intonation