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Slope Shoulder Dreadnought with Traditional Panache





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Power, comfort, and integrity are three facets acoustic guitarists must consider when searching for a dedicated instrument. The E1SS acoustic guitar employs Eastman Guitars' Slope Shoulder dreadnought formula ? complete with all solid spruce and sapele tonewoods for bold sonic coverage that's further expanded by scalloped X-bracing. Conjuring seamless movements along the fretboard is the E1SS' satin-finished mahogany neck, fit with a traditional neck profile and ebony fretboard for solid articulation and transitional control. To boot, Eastman has applied a bounty of nickel hardware and open-gear tuning machines for improved instrumental security and appearance, proving worthy in the hands of any dreadnought devotee or emerging musician.





Cast in a classic dreadnought design





Sweetwater acoustic aficionados are in agreement: a solid tonewood construction is a must if bold instrument projection is to be desired ? and that is especially the case with dreadnought-style guitars. With that idea in mind, Eastman employed an all-solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides design onboard the E1SS. Boosting response and tightness up top, spruce is a wonderful pairing with sapele's warmth and roundness, resulting in a traditional and articulate acoustic tone that's perfect for players of any genre and play style. Employed via Eastman's proprietary Slope Shoulder dreadnought formula and layered with a deluxe Truetone satin finish, the E1OOSS is bold, articulate, and comfortable ? three features any acoustic player is sure to appreciate.





Strategic satin neck and polished appointments





A Truetone satin-finished mahogany neck provides the E1SS acoustic guitar with more than enough room for quick notational transitions, articulate picking styles, and more ? not to mention a supple ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays and white dot side markers for enhanced visual accuracy. Further down the body, the E1SS's ebony/bone saddle and natural bone nut form solid string support, while open-gear Eastman tuning machines ensure the utmost intonation stability in between sets. Topped off with gorgeous nickel hardware and a deluxe satin body finish, the E1SS is an accomplished construction of performance and visual appeal.





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 Guitars E1SS Acoustic Guitar Features:


Handcrafted 6-string acousticbearing a classic Eastman dreadnought design


Solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides ensure optimal breadth, balance, and response


Proprietary Eastman Slope Shoulder dreadnought formula and scalloped X-bracing combine broad comfort with bold projection and sustain


Satin-finished mahogany neck with Traditional Even “C” profile


Smooth ebony fretboard with pearl dot fingerboard inlays and white dot side markers


Natural bone nut and ebony/bone saddle for maximum string support


Complimentary nickel open-gear tuners and hardware


Truetone satin body finish