Yamaha SA2200

Yamaha Hollow Series has faced continuous model changes and new lineup expansions responding market demand/trends for over 40 years since 1966. Such an achievement has been done by only Yamaha because no other companies have developed both acoustic craftsmanship and electronic technology. Current lineups offer various body styles and pickup configurations to accommodate with a diverse range of players requests.

Squier

Squier is part of Fender. In 1965 they were bought by Fender, specifically to sell their popular Stratocasters and Telecasters for a lower price. This means they are the only brand that can copy Fender guitars completely, because they are part of the patent. The difference between Fender and Squier guitars is mostly in where they are produced. Fender guitars are either made in Mexico or the United States, whereas Squier guitars are made in Asia, usually Indonesia or China. They also tend to use cheaper materials, depending on the series. This means Squier guitars can be cheaper than Fender guitars. However, Squier remains one of the best producers when it comes to cheap guitars, because they produce relatively high-quality guitars for the price.

The Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster

A celebration of the birth of the Telecaster in the early 1950s, the Classic Vibe ‘50s Telecaster creates incredible tone courtesy of the Fender-Designed alnico single-coil pickups. Player-friendly features include a slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile with an easy-playing 9.5”-radius fingerboard and narrow-tall frets, as well as a vintage-style Telecaster bridge with barrel saddles and string-through-body design. This throwback Squier model also features 1950s-inspired headstock markings, rich-looking nickel-plated hardware and a slick vintage-tint gloss neck finish for an old-school vibe.

Eastman

Eastman was founded in 1992 by Qian Ni, a Chinese musician who had moved to America. He realised there were few professional instruments available at the time, which is why he decided to start his own company. Quality is still Eastman’s priority. Every instrument is made by hand and goes through an extensive process to ensure that the instruments will stand the test of time and can be used quite intensively

Thinlines

The Eastman Romeo LA is the new thinline guitar by Eastman. Thinline guitars are part of the hollow body guitars. Hollow body guitars are electric guitars with a soundboard. The vibrations of the strings resonate in inside the body, after which the resonance is caught and translated by the pickups. This process creates a very unique sound which cannot be replicated by other types of guitars. However, the sound can differ depending on the tonewood and the pickups. The combination between these factors is vital, and hollow body guitars will often sound amazing with P90s or humbuckers as they produce a vintage-y sound. Yet, thinlines work a bit different. They do have a soundboard, but they are a lot thinner. This prevents feedback and improves your playing experience. Furthermore, the wood plays a larger role in the sound of the guitar, which makes the sound more authentic and warmer. Thinline guitars are thus great for any guitar player, but especially those looking for a vintage sound.

The Eastman Romeo LA

The Romeo LA is a great choice of thinline guitars. This model is inspired by Los Angeles, the hometown of Eastman. This is mostly apparent in the design, the bright blue colour was derived from LA’s skyline. Furthermore, the golden accents result in a dazzling finish. Eastman also wasn’t reluctant when it came to quality. The top of the body is made of spruce and the back and sides are made of mahogany. This doesn’t only result in a beautiful resonance, but it’s also environmentally friendly. Eastman also makes sure that the chosen woods are the best of their kinds. Moreover, the guitar has two Seymour Duncan Radiator Phat Cat pickups. These are high-quality P90s that are very versatile. The pickups sound great when played clean, but they also have enormous power and grit with distortion. The most important aspect of these pickups is that they produce a beautiful vintage sound. The Romeo LA also has a Göldo Les Trem tremolo system. This system is designed so that it’s easy to use without blocking other functions on the guitar. The guitar also has locking tuners, which is a system that improves the tuning stability.

Squier

Squier is part of Fender. In 1965 they were bought by Fender, specifically to sell their popular Stratocasters and Telecasters for a lower price. This means they are the only brand that can copy Fender guitars completely, because they are part of the patent. The difference between Fender and Squier guitars is mostly in where they are produced. Fender guitars are either made in Mexico or the United States, whereas Squier guitars are made in Asia, usually Indonesia or China. They also tend to use cheaper materials, depending on the series. This means Squier guitars can be cheaper than Fender guitars. However, Squier remains one of the best producers when it comes to cheap guitars, because they produce relatively high-quality guitars for the price.

The Affinity Stratocaster

A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This Strat features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a 2-point tremolo bridge for superior tremolo action and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with a trio of Squier single-coil Strat pickups with 5-way switching for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.

Squier

Squier is part of Fender. In 1965 they were bought by Fender, specifically to sell their popular Stratocasters and Telecasters for a lower price. This means they are the only brand that can copy Fender guitars completely, because they are part of the patent. The difference between Fender and Squier guitars is mostly in where they are produced. Fender guitars are either made in Mexico or the United States, whereas Squier guitars are made in Asia, usually Indonesia or China. They also tend to use cheaper materials, depending on the series. This means Squier guitars can be cheaper than Fender guitars. However, Squier remains one of the best producers when it comes to cheap guitars, because they produce relatively high-quality guitars for the price.

The Squier Affinity Telecaster

A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Telecaster delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This Tele features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a string-through-body bridge for optimal body resonance and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with dual Squier single-coil Tele pickups with 3-way switching for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage

Squier

Squier is part of Fender. In 1965 they were bought by Fender, specifically to sell their popular Stratocasters and Telecasters for a lower price. This means they are the only brand that can copy Fender guitars completely, because they are part of the patent. The difference between Fender and Squier guitars is mostly in where they are produced. Fender guitars are either made in Mexico or the United States, whereas Squier guitars are made in Asia, usually Indonesia or China. They also tend to use cheaper materials, depending on the series. This means Squier guitars can be cheaper than Fender guitars. However, Squier remains one of the best producers when it comes to cheap guitars, because they produce relatively high-quality guitars for the price.

The Affinity Stratocaster HSS

A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This Stratocaster features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a two-point tremolo bridge for superior tremolo action and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with a Squier humbucking bridge pickup and single-coil neck and middle pickups for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.

The Frontman Amplifier

Delivering 15 watts of pure Fender tone, the Frontman 15G amplifier features both clean and overdrive channels, three-band EQ, a headphone jack for silent practice and an aux input for connecting a media device. With the included padded gig bag, picks, strap and 10' cable, the Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS Pack has everything you need to turn your affinity for music into a lifelong passion.

Squier

Squier is part of Fender. In 1965 they were bought by Fender, specifically to sell their popular Stratocasters and Telecasters for a lower price. This means they are the only brand that can copy Fender guitars completely, because they are part of the patent. The difference between Fender and Squier guitars is mostly in where they are produced. Fender guitars are either made in Mexico or the United States, whereas Squier guitars are made in Asia, usually Indonesia or China. They also tend to use cheaper materials, depending on the series. This means Squier guitars can be cheaper than Fender guitars. However, Squier remains one of the best producers when it comes to cheap guitars, because they produce relatively high-quality guitars for the price.

The Affinity Stratocaster HSS

A superb gateway into the time-honored Fender family, the Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster HSS delivers legendary design and quintessential tone for today’s aspiring guitar hero. This Stratocaster features several player-friendly refinements such as a thin and lightweight body, a slim and comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile, a two-point tremolo bridge for superior tremolo action and sealed die-cast tuning machines with split shafts for smooth, accurate tuning and easy restringing. Loaded with a Squier humbucking bridge pickup and single-coil neck and middle pickups for genre-defying sonic variety, this model is ready to accompany any player at any stage.

The Frontman Amplifier

Delivering 15 watts of pure Fender tone, the Frontman 15G amplifier features both clean and overdrive channels, three-band EQ, a headphone jack for silent practice and an aux input for connecting a media device. With the included padded gig bag, picks, strap and 10' cable, the Squier Affinity Stratocaster HSS Pack has everything you need to turn your affinity for music into a lifelong passion.

Eastman

Eastman was founded in 1992 by Qian Ni, a Chinese musician who had moved to America. He realised there were few professional instruments available at the time, which is why he decided to start his own company. Quality is still Eastman’s priority. Every instrument is made by hand and goes through an extensive process to ensure that the instruments will stand the test of time and can be used quite intensively.

Archtop Guitar

The T49D/v is a stunning professional archtop guitar from Eastman. An archtop guitar means exactly that; the body has a slight curve to it, instead of being completely flat like most guitars. Another aspect of an archtop guitar is that there are two F-holes on either side of the bridge. This construction was inspired by violins and produces an amazing sound. The two symmetrical F-holes make it easier for the sound to vibrate and project. With F-holes, an arched construction is necessary, as the soundwaves will not properly move without a round edge. This also means that archtop guitars are hollow, otherwise the archtop construction will have no effect. The archtop construction is quite popular because the added resonance and projection produce a beautiful, airy, and full sound. Whereas solid body guitars predominantly produce sound with the vibration of the strings over the pickups, with a little added resonance on the top of the body, hollow-body guitars have more resonance and will thus also sound less ‘flat.’

Materials

Furthermore, the T49D/v is made of the best materials. The guitar has a three-piece maple neck with an ebony fretboard. This is a great combination, as it makes the neck really sturdy, it’s comfortable to play, and it looks beautiful. The comfort is partially the result of the traditional C-shape of the neck. This shape is regarded by most as the most comfortable shape. Additionally, the body is made of laminated maple. The maple sounds quite bright and the fact that the wood is laminated will increase resonance and projection. Last but not least, the guitar has two Seymour Duncan Antiquity Humbuckers. Seymour Duncan produces some of the most popular pickups and is considered to be the best to date. Consequently, it is quite special when they team up with another company to produce a guitar with their pickups. The Antiquity Humbuckers are just that; they are high-quality humbuckers that are inspired by the original humbuckers. This means they sound beautifully authentic, especially with the archtop construction.   

Eastman

Eastman was founded in 1992 by Qian Ni, a Chinese musician who had moved to America. He realised there were few professional instruments available at the time, which is why he decided to start his own company. Quality is still Eastman’s priority. Every instrument is made by hand and goes through an extensive process to ensure that the instruments will stand the test of time and can be used quite intensively.

Archtop Guitars

The AR403CED is a stunning professional archtop guitar from Eastman. An archtop guitar means exactly that; the body has a slight curve to it, instead of being completely flat like most guitars. Another aspect of an archtop guitar is that there are two F-holes at either side of the bridge. This construction was inspired by violins and produces an amazing sound. The two symmetrical F-holes make it easier for the sound to vibrate and to project. With F-holes, an arched construction is necessary, as the soundwaves will not properly move without a round edge. This also means that archtop guitars are hollow, otherwise the archtop construction will have no effect. The archtop construction is quite popular because the added resonance and projection produces a beautiful, airy, and full sound. Whereas solid body guitars predominantly produce sound with the vibration of the strings over the pickups, with a little added resonance on the top of the body, hollow body guitars have more resonance and will thus also sound less ‘flat.’

Materials

The AR403CED is also made of amazing materials. The guitar has a three piece maple neck, which makes the neck quite sturdy and comfortable to play. The neck also has a traditional C-profile, which is generally considered to be the most comfortable and efficient neck shape. The body is entirely made of laminated maple, which means the guitar not only looks beautiful but is very rigid and has a loud projection. The guitar has two Kent Armstrong HPAG-1 humbuckers. These humbuckers are inspired by the famous 1957 humbuckers and are made of the exact same materials. The humbuckers thus sound fantastic and authentic, especially with the archtop construction.

The ERG121GPII is a great starterpack for the beginning musician! The set contains all necessities to play the guitar: a guitar, an amplifier, a strap, a string winder, plectrums, a tuner, a softbag, strings, and a cable. The guitar has a HSH configuration, which means that the neck and bridge pickups are humbuckers, whereas the middle pickup is a single coil. Humbuckers sound warmer and fuller and are mostly suited for distorted playing whilst single coils are more prone to interference and sound best clean. The ERG121GPII is thus a versatile starterpack!

The EG112GPII is a great starterpack for the beginning musician! The set contains all necessities to play the guitar: a guitar, an amplifier, a strap, a string winder, plectrums, a tuner, a softbag, strings, and a cable. The set contains an HSS guitar, which means it has two single coil pickups and a humbucker. A humbucker consists of two single coils that are connected out of phase, and produces a warmer and fuller sound that’s excellent for distortion. This set is thus very versatile!

GODIN

Godin is a Canadian company who make professional and innovative guitars. Their guitars are relatively sustainable, as well. Almost all their wood comes from North America, which means they don’t participate in the deforestation in South America. Their guitars are made by hand by the best luthiers in Canada, which means they can guarantee high-quality guitars.

SOUND POSSIBILITIES

The Session HT Trans Cream RN is a beautiful solid body guitar. The shape is inspired by the legendary Stratocaster, although the Session HT has a round shape. Furthermore, the guitar has two single-coil pickups and a humbucker pickup, which means the guitar has many different sound options. The humbucker sounds warm and full, and will have less feedback. The Single-coil pickups will sound brighter and cleaner. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and by installing them on the same guitar, you’ll have all the different possibilities on one guitar. With the five-way switch, you can decide which pickups you want to use. The three pickups can be used individually, but also in different combinations.

MATERIALS

The body of the Session HT is made of basswood. Basswood is a softwood and has a great sustain. The guitar has a maple neck and a laurel fretboard. This is a great combination and will be very comfortable to play. Furthermore, Godin also used the best materials for the hardware, meaning the bridge and the tuners are very stable and strong. Consequently, the tuning stability of the guitar is great. Additionally, the cream colour of the guitar gives it a professional and sleek appearance. The Session HT is thus a great and professional guitar!