Eastman

The T486 is a beautiful thinline guitar from Eastman. Eastman is an American company that was founded in the 1990s by the Chinese Qian Ni. Qian Ni emigrated to Boston to study music, but once he arrived in America he was not impressed by the quality of American stringed instruments. As a result, he started his own company, Eastman, producing violins. Over the years, Eastman's range has expanded significantly and guitar building techniques and quality standards have improved greatly. Eastman therefore guarantees quality. As a result, they are one of the most popular in the field of acoustic guitars, and in terms of quality they are close to brands such as Martin and Taylor.

The Thinline

The T486 is a thinline guitar. Thinline guitars fall under the hollow-body categorization. Hollow-body guitars are electric guitars with large sound boxes, in which the vibration of the string resonates in the sound box and is then picked up by the pickups. This creates a beautiful and unique sound. This combines the full and warm sound of an acoustic guitar with the power and versatility of an electric guitar. Thinline guitars are basically an improvement on this. After the production of hollow-body guitars it soon became clear that the guitars were very large, which could sometimes be uncomfortable, and that the guitars suffered a lot from feedback. Thus, the thinline was invented. The thinline also has a sound box, but it is a lot thinner, so that the resonance is still good, but the guitar is also a lot more comfortable. Thinlines are mainly popular among jazz guitarists, however thinlines are becoming increasingly popular in other genres.

The T486

The T486 is one of the most popular thinline models on the market. The sound box is made of laminated maple wood. This means that the walls of the guitar consist of several thin layers of maple wood that are glued together. This is a very sustainable way of using wood that is becoming increasingly popular in guitar building. A laminated wood guitar is also more resistant to climate change than authentic tone woods. Laminated guitars are therefore the ideal choice for someone who lives in very dry or very humid climates, the guitar will not crack or warp. This makes the guitar very easy to maintain. The neck of the guitar is made of solid maple and the fingerboard of ebony, this provides a nice playing experience and that the neck slides well through the hand. Finally, the appearance of the guitar is also an important point; the great red color provides an authentic look with a striking appearance. In short, a great guitar for a good price!

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 Starcaster

The Starcaster broke the mold of semi-hollow guitar design with its offset body shape when it was introduced in the ‘70s, offering versatile sound and out-of-this-world styling for the most adventurous players. The Affinity Series Starcaster creates massive tone courtesy of its dual Squier humbucking pickups and is easy to play thanks to its slim, comfortable “C”-shaped neck profile. This Squier model also features a unique contoured headstock, an adjustable bridge with stop tailpiece for solid tuning stability, durable chrome-plated hardware and a smooth satin neck finish for a natural feel.

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.

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

Thinlines

The Eastman Romeo California 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 California

The Romeo California is a sequel to the Romeo LA. The Romeo LA turned out to be such a great and innovative product by Eastman that they have now produced two sequels: the Romeo NYC and the Romeo California. Like the name insinuates, these guitars are inspired by these locations. The Romeo California has a beautiful red/goldburst colour, inspired by the iconic coastline of this American state. The top of the body is made of laminated maple and the guitar has laminated mahogany back and sides. This is a great combination that produces a powerful and bright sound. The guitar has an ebony fretboard and a maple neck, which results in a comfortable playing experience. Furthermore, the Romeo California has two Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers. These humbuckers produce a warm, bright and dynamic sound.

The RTL-59 is a great starter guitar from Revelation! Revelation is a British company that produces a wide range of electric guitars and basses with innovative and modern technology for great prices. The RTL-59 series was inspired by the enormously popular ‘50s Les Paul. The guitar has two Alan Entwistle humbuckers which will produce a full and warm sound. Furthermore, the guitar is made of sturdy materials. The body is made of okoume, which will produce a resonant sound and will create a sturdy and reliable foundation, and has a maple top, for a beautiful authentic look. The guitar also has a mahogany neck and a Lignum-Rosa fretboard. Mahogany is incredibly strong so it’s ideal for guitar necks. Lignum-Rosa is a relatively new tonewood which is often used as a more sustainable alternative to rosewood. Moreover, the RTL-59 has a C-shape neck which is known to be more comfortable and is also suitable for players with smaller hands. You can adjust the pickups with the two volume knobs, the two tone knobs, and the three-way switch.

The RTL-59 is a great starter guitar from Revelation! Revelation is a British company that produces a wide range of electric guitars and basses with innovative and modern technology for great prices. The RTL-59 series was inspired by the enormously popular ‘50s Les Paul. The guitar has two Alan Entwistle humbuckers which will produce a full and warm sound. Furthermore, the guitar is made of sturdy materials. The body is made of okoume, which will produce a resonant sound and will create a sturdy and reliable foundation, and has a maple top, for a beautiful authentic look. The guitar also has a mahogany neck and a Lignum-Rosa fretboard. Mahogany is incredibly strong so it’s ideal for guitar necks. Lignum-Rosa is a relatively new tonewood which is often used as a more sustainable alternative to rosewood. Moreover, the RTL-59 has a C-shape neck which is known to be more comfortable and is also suitable for players with smaller hands. You can adjust the pickups with the two volume knobs, the two tone knobs, and the three-way switch.

The RT-45 is a great starter guitar from Revelation! Revelation is a British company that produces a wide range of electric guitars and basses with innovative and modern technology for great prices. The RT-45 is a semi-hollow body guitar. This means that the body of the guitar isn’t made of solid wood but it also isn’t completely hollow. A semi-hollow body guitar has hollow compartments in the body. This is an interesting system; the vibrations of the strings will first be caught in the hollow compartments where they’ll resonate and then they’ll be noticed by the pickups. This will result in a unique sound, which will be full and bright with an amazing sustain. The guitar has three Alan Entwistle HV58 humbuckers which will produce a full and hot sound. Furthermore, the guitar is made of sturdy materials. The body is made of mahogany and has a maple top. Mahogany is a great choice as it makes for a sturdy foundation and produces a warm and powerful sound. The maple top is mostly for aesthetics, as it has a beautiful woodgrain which will provide a vintage appearance. The guitar also has a mahogany neck and a Lignum-Rosa fretboard. Mahogany is very popular for guitar necks as it’s sturdy but also feels great. Lignum-Rosa is a relatively new tonewood which is often used as a more sustainable alternative to rosewood. Moreover, the RT-45 has a C-shape neck which is known to be more comfortable and is also suitable for players with smaller hands. You can adjust the pickups with the two volume knobs, the two tone knobs, and the three-way switch.

The RT-45 is a great starter guitar from Revelation! Revelation is a British company that produces a wide range of electric guitars and basses with innovative and modern technology for great prices. The RT-45 is a semi-hollow body guitar. This means that the body of the guitar isn’t made of solid wood but it also isn’t completely hollow. A semi-hollow body guitar has hollow compartments in the body. This is an interesting system; the vibrations of the strings will first be caught in the hollow compartments where they’ll resonate and then they’ll be noticed by the pickups. This will result in a unique sound, which will be full and bright with an amazing sustain. The guitar has three Alan Entwistle HV58 humbuckers which will produce a full and hot sound. Furthermore, the guitar is made of sturdy materials. The body is made of mahogany and has a maple top. Mahogany is a great choice as it makes for a sturdy foundation and produces a warm and powerful sound. The maple top is mostly for aesthetics, as it has a beautiful woodgrain which will provide a vintage appearance. The guitar also has a mahogany neck and a Lignum-Rosa fretboard. Mahogany is very popular for guitar necks as it’s sturdy but also feels great. Lignum-Rosa is a relatively new tonewood which is often used as a more sustainable alternative to rosewood. Moreover, the RT-45 has a C-shape neck which is known to be more comfortable and is also suitable for players with smaller hands. You can adjust the pickups with the two volume knobs, the two tone knobs, and the three-way switch.