2012 Eastman Guitars Sm Feb3

2012 CATALOGwww.EastmanGuitars.com

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

On The Cover The Eastman E20OM - SB see page 9 for details.

BODY SHAPES 1

TONEWOODS 2

JOHN PISANO 4

F L A T T O P STraditional Series 6

1 Series 10

2 Series 11

3 Series 12

4 Series 13

5 Series 14

6 Series 15

7 Series 16

Aj Series 17

ARCHTOPSThe Handcrafted Eastman Archtops 18

New For 2012 19

Jim Fisch Archtop Guitars 20

Uptown Guitars 21

Uptown Deluxe Guitars 22

The John Pisano Signature Series 23

EL REY 24

PAGELLI 25

THINLINES 26

MANDOLINS300 Series 28

500 Series 29

New For 2012 – 600 Series Mandolins 30

800 Series 31

900 Series 32

The Dawg Collection By Eastman 33

Mandolas & Mandocellos 34

SCHERTLER 35

With its shape inspired by the contours of the great classical guitars of Spain, the Grand Concert’s addition of steel strings to this iconic design creates a powerful instrument. Most commonly associated with finger-stylists, the Grand Concert is also flat-pick friendly due to its depth. All Eastman Grand Concert models have an elegant slotted headstock and a functional 14 frets clear of the body.

Grand Concer t

Although small by modern standards, this was the normal sized instrument in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Guitars were considered a parlor instrument, that is, to be played in small rooms for small groups of people. Don’t let their diminutive size fool you though. With the extra mass of a pyramid bridge moved to the widest point on the lower bout, this slotted headstock 12 fret guitar can fill more than a parlor with its huge sound.

Parlor

This is the quintessential finger-style instrument. With amazing dynamic range, the Orchestra Model runs the gamut from subtle to bold. OM’s are articulate and comfortable to play due to their reduced body depth. Eastman takes a creative departure from the traditional by equipping our OM’s with a 25” scale length.

Orchestra M odel

The modern profile of the Grand Auditorium represents the best of both worlds for flat-pickers and finger-stylists. The Grand Auditorium is a true hybrid that has many of the attributes of smaller bodies with the volume, punch and bass of a dreadnought without sacrificing anything.

Grand Auditorium

The iconic shape of the Dreadnought is synonymous with acoustic guitars in general. Big and bold, these cannons are perfect for ensemble settings where the guitar competes for sonic space with other instruments or accompanying strong singers. The Dreadnought is the classic flat-picking bluegrass instrument.

Dreadnought

Similar in output to a dreadnought, Jumbos are a bit more curvaceous and visually striking. Eastman adds to the excitement of owning a Jumbo with the AJ series which add a carved arched back to the already bold frame.

Jumbo

B O D Y S H A P E SGenerally speaking, small bodied guitars are made for finger-style and large bodied guitars are made for flat-picking. The physics behind this are as follows: Finger-style produces less treble and more bass because the soft pads of the fingers are used. A smaller body counters this with its tightly focused treble. Conversely, the use of a pick produces a treble attack that can be offset by increasing the body size of the instrument and subsequently, its bass response. A player who does equal amounts of both types of playing might gravitate toward an instrument near the center of the size continuum. Consider the real use of the instrument. If it is to be used in an ensemble setting, what other instruments will it be played with and where does the guitar fall into the mix of the overall music? If it is to be used to accompany the vocalist, consider the timbre of the voice to be accompanied. The physical stature of the player and comfort level may also affect the choice of body size. These are simply general rules and in music, rules are made to be broken. Visit your local Eastman dealer and find the one that fits you.

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S i t k a S p r u c eScientific name: Picea sitchensis

Origin: Northwestern North America

Sitka is the most commonly used top wood for acoustic instruments. Its large logs yield a high quantity of even grained soundboards. It is most noted for retaining its clarity when played forcefully. Eastman uses Sitka spruce on their mandolins, flat-top acoustics and carved arch-top guitars.

e n g l e m a n n S p r u c eScientific name: Picea englemannii

Origin: Western North America

Lighter in color and weight than Sitka, Englemann’s tonal characteristics are rich and complex. Although it’s clarity can be sacrificed when played loudly, its definition is pronounced when played softly. Eastman uses Englemann spruce on their 500 and 700 series flat-top acoustics guitars.

a d i r o n d ac k S p r u c eScientific name: Picea rubens

Origin: Eastern North America

Heavier and stiffer than most spruces, Adirondack or Red Spruce has a high volume ceiling but can also be played dynamically. Eastman uses Adirondack spruce on many of their Traditional Series flat-top guitars and high end mandolins.

r o S e w o o dScientific name: Dalbergia (species varies)

Origin: India, East Asia

With its high velocity of sound and strongly pronounced low frequencies, Rosewood is commonly used as the back and side material in performance quality acoustic guitars. Rosewood delivers its signature low frequency without sacrificing highs or mids and the sympathetic harmonies it produces add a perceived reverb effect. Eastman uses Rosewood for the back and sides of some of their Traditional Series flat-tops as well as their 400 and 700 series acoustics. Rosewood is also used as the fretboard material on the 300 series mandolins, 100 and 200 series acoustics and 300, 400, 500 and Jim Fisch archtops.

T O N E W O O D STone woods should be viewed as a way to fine tune a guitar buyer’s choice once the body style has been chosen. It is important to point out that although there are general tonal characteristics to each wood that Eastman chooses to use, anomalies occur all the time with these woods. It is possible to find rosewood (presumed to be bass focused) that is so trebly it could peel paint and maple (presumably trebly) so warm that it could lull a grizzly bear to sleep. We suggest you visit your local Eastman dealer and find the voice that speaks to you.

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m a p l eScientific name: Acer (species varies)

Origin: Northern Hemisphere

Maple, with its flames, pommels and quilts is one of the most visually striking tonewoods used in instrument making. It is acoustically transparent and known for its treble attack and forward projection. Eastman uses maple for the backs and sides on their mandolins, 600 series acoustics, Uptown and Uptown Deluxe archtops as well as the tops of their double cutaway Thinline series guitars.

l a m i n at e

Laminates are a ply of multiple layers of veneers (most often 3) that are pressed together in a cross-grained orientation. Laminates are more durable than solid woods, take on some of the tonal characteristics of the woods they are made from and tend to resist feedback more than solid woods when amplified. East-man uses laminates for the backs and sides on the 100 and 200 series acoustics and 500 series archtops. The 300 and 400 series archtops are made entirely out of laminates.

e b o n yScientific name: Diospyros

Origin: Western Africa & the Asian Subcontinent

Ebony is a very dense, dark wood that has historically been used for finger-boards in orchestral stringed instrument. As a tonewood, it adds a dynamic attack to instruments. Eastman uses ebony as the fretboard material on their 500 series and higher mandolins, Traditional Series acoustics with Adirondack Spruce, 300 series and higher flat-tops and both the Uptown and Uptown Deluxe series archtops.

S a p e l eScientific name: Entandrophragma cylindricum)

Origin: Africa

Although Sapele is often referred to as “African Mahogany”, it is not from the mahogany family. It does however resemble mahogany in tonal characteristics with it dark woody tone and ambient low-mids. Eastman uses Sapele in their 300 series acoustic guitars.

m a h o g a n yScientific name: Swietenia (species varies)

Origin: Tropical forests throughout the world

Mahogany is known for its dark woody tone with an emphasis on the low/mid frequencies. It has an ambient acoustic quality that sounds the same to the player and the listener. Eastman uses mahogany for the backs and sides in some of their Traditional Series guitars, 500 series acoustics and Jim Fisch archtops.

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J O H N P I S A N OPhoto BoB Barry / JazzograPhy


team player

After an illustrious 65-year career in jazz guitar, the noted session player John Pisano is no stranger to collaboration

You’d be hard pressed to find a more authentic and experienced jazz guitarist than John Pisano. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., the venerated accompanist became a fixture on the West coast jazz scene in 1956, when he moved to L.A. to play with the Chico Hamilton Quintet, launching a career that’s included stints with virtually every major jazz musician of the past half-century, from the legendary Django Reinhardt to Diana Krall. Fifteen years ago, he kicked off the John Pisano Guitar Night series, a weekly gig that provides a SoCal platform for pioneering guitarists from around the world. We caught up with Pisano to talk about the instruments he now considers essential to his work.

what’s the guitar series about?

I play with other guitarists, some greats and some up-and comers, like the young Israeli Gilad Hekselman—he’s a monster. Along the way, I teach jazz guitar at Cal State Northridge. I’ve been very lucky. Everybody plays guitar. But I’ve been able to make a living off it.

do you have a favorite guitar?

Right now, I have about 30 guitars. You always find one that has this special sound. Primarily, I use the Eastman guitar, the one I designed.

how did you hear about eastman?

I’m a good friend of Bob Benedetto, one of the country’s foremost acoustic guitar builders. He’d mentioned this Chinese guitar, and said he was amazed at its acoustic quality. In my mind at the time, Chinese and guitar didn’t go together. But I was at the NAMM show and Bob said I should check them out. I located the booth, picked one up and it knocked me out. There was one in particular: It vibrated on my body. They don’t normally sell instruments from the floor but a person at the booth recognized me and I was able to buy the guitar that day, the “905.” I still have it.

what aspects of an eastman guitar appeal to you?

The acoustic quality, the feel, everything about them. This is the way all the great guitars used to be put together.Certain people work on the binding, certain people work on the carving, certain people do the gluing. The handcraftsmanship. If I had my choice, I’d pick the Eastman over stuff out there that could cost thousands more.

“i located the booth, picked one up and it knocked me out ”

e 6 o m - $950 top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side MAHOGANY

body ORCHESTRA MODEL

TRADITIONAL SERIES

The Eastman Traditional Series is inspired by the great flattops that were created one at a time by skilled craftspeople in the 20th century. Eastman follows the same path, the path of individual skilled luthiers with basic tools using their personal talent to breathe soul into the instrument.

F L A T T O P S

TRADITIONAL SERIES The Eastman Traditional Series is inspired by the great flattops of the Golden Era. While modern production gradually drifts further from the discipline that created this legacy, Eastman embraces it. The result is a brilliant tribute to the iconic guitars of the 30’s and 40’s.Mahogany backed models feature classic microdot fret markers and Rosewood backed models are ornamented with elegant snowflake inlays. All models include vintage inspired all solid wood construction, bone nut/saddle and period-correct styled tuners. Deluxe hardshell case included.


F L A T T O P S

e 8 o m - $1,150 top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD


e 6 d - $950 top SITKA SPRUCE


body DREADNOUGHT

e 8 d - $1,150 top SITKA SPRUCE


body DREADNOUGHT

Neal Walker (Sales) of Redbone Guitar Boutique San Antonio, TX

“Eastman has appointments, quality, and tone of instruments 3 times the price....I bought an E10-D myself !”

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All Sitka topped Traditional Series guitars feature the warmth of rosewood fingerboards.


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e 10 p - $1,250 top ADIRONDACK

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body PARLOR

e 10 o m - $1,250 top ADIRONDACK

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e 10 d * - $1,250 top ADIRONDACK

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body DREADNOUGHT

e 10 - S S - $1,350 top ADIRONDACK

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body SLOPE SHOULDER

F L A T T O P S

All Adirondack topped Traditional Series guitars feature dynamically sensitive ebony fingerboards.


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e 20 p - $1,450 top ADIRONDACK

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body PARLOR

e 20 o m - $1,450 top ADIRONDACK

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e 20 d - $1,450 top ADIRONDACK

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body DREADNOUGHT

e 20 - S S - $1,550 top ADIRONDACK

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body SLOPE SHOULDER


ac 120 - $525 top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAMINATED SAPELE

body DREADNOUGHT



body GRAND AUDITORIUM

ac 122 c e - $650 top SITKA SPRUCE


body GRAND AUDITORIUM W/CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS



body DREADNOUGHT W/CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS

1 SERIESFeatures include: Solid Sitka spruce top, laminated Sapele back and sides, rosewood fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, chrome hardware, and a satin finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Padded gig bag included.

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back & side LAM ROSEWOOD

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2 SERIESFeatures include: Solid Sitka spruce top, laminated rosewood back and sides, rosewood fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, chrome hardware, and a satin finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Padded gig bag included.



back & side SAPELE

body DREADNOUGHT

ac 320 c e * - $975 top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE


ac 322 c e - $975top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE


ac 322 - $825top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE



3 SERIESSolid Sitka spruce top, solid sapele back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, chrome hardware, ivoroid binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Hardshell case included.

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4 SERIESSolid Sitka spruce top, solid rosewood back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, chrome hardware, ivoroid binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Hardshell case included.

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ac 420 - $1,050top SITKA SPRUCE


body DREADNOUGHT

ac 422 - $1,050 top SITKA SPRUCE



ac 422 c e - $1,200top SITKA SPRUCE



ac 420 c e - $1,200top SITKA SPRUCE




5 SERIESSelect Englemann spruce top, premium solid mahogany back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe hardshell case included.

F L A T T O P S

ac 522 c e - $1,550 top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE



Scott Starns (Buyer/sales) of Edmond Music Center in Edmond, OK

“There is no other brand that gives you more for your money than Eastman. We simply put the instruments in the hands of customers and they speak for themselves.“



body GRAND CONCERT W/SLOTTED HEADSTOCK


6 SERIESSolid Engelmann spruce top, highly flamed solid maple back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe hardshell case included.

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ac 622 c e - $1,875top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE


ac 630 c e - 12 - $1,975 top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body JUMBO 12-STRING W/CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS


back & side MAPLE

body JUMBO W/CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS


back & side MAPLE

body GRAND CONCERT W/SLOTTED HEADSTOCK, CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS


7 SERIESSelect Englemann spruce top, premium solid rosewood back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. CE models include premium pickup system. Deluxe hardshell case included.

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body GRAND CONCERT W/SLOTTED HEADSTOCK


AJ SERIESAll the brilliant features of our flattop line with the rare perk of a fully carved arch back. These 16” jumbo archbacks provide extraordinary volume and clarity.The 600 series features mahogany back/sides and the 800 series features maple back/sides. A solid Englemann or Sitka spruce top is hand selected and matched with a premium ebony fretboard and hand-carved bridge. Each instrument also features a bone nut/saddle, gold Gotoh hardware, wood binding, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish.

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a J 616 c e - $1,775 top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side CARVED MAHOGANY

body MINI-JUMBO W/CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS

a J 816 c e - $2,075 top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side CARVED MAPLE

body MINI-JUMBO W/CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS


THE HANDCRAFTED EASTMAN ARCHTOPSpremium tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship form a harmonious relationship that made eastman’s name in the jazz guitar world. The choice of tonewoods and the time honored processes followed to craft these guitars create an organically acoustic tone that is seldom matched. Chords are full and complex while single notes are crisp and well defined. Custom Kent Armstrong or Seymour Duncan pickups compliment the sound of the wood and deliver a smooth and balanced tone. The hardware and fittings provide form and function and the high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish is as beautiful as it is functional.

A R C H T O P S

Kit Simon-Owner of Olde Town Pickin’ Parlor in Arvada, CO “…We love the guitars and mandolins…They are a tremendous value and practically sell themselves. I ended up picking up an E20 Parlor for myself!”


NEW FOR 2012In response to continued requests from players around the world, Eastman introduces laminated wood construction to its archtop lineup. Offering lower feedback in high volume playing, and a unique sound that guitarists love, Eastman brings these high quality instruments to musicians everywhere for an even more affordable price.

available finishes: AR371CE - Sunburst only; T386 - Sunburst, Black and Red; AR403CE - Sunburst, Classic; AR503CE - Sunburst, Classic.

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a r 371 c e - $850 top, back & side

LAMINATED MAPLE

electronics SINGLE MOUNTED HUMBUCKER

body 16” FLORENTINE CUTAWAY

t 386 - $950 top, back & side

LAMINATED MAPLE

electronics DUAL MOUNTED HUMBUCKERS

body 16” DOUBLE CUTAWAY w/FULL BLOCK

a r 403 c e - $950 top, back & side

LAMINATED MAPLE


body 16” VENETIAN CUTAWAY

a r 503 c e - $1,250 top, back & side

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JIM FISCH ARCHTOP GUITARSThis special series commemorates the late jazz guitar aficionado; Jim Fisch. Before his unfortunate passing, he made his impression on the Uptown guitar series by using mahogany for the back and sides and rosewood for the fretboard, bridge, & tailpiece to give it a unique voice as well as “dressing it down” for a modest appearance. The result is an archtop with superior midrange, volume, and a very woody vintage tone. Deluxe hardshell case included.

available finishes: Classic • Classic/Sunburst (burst top/classic back & sides).

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CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED MAHOGANY

electronics FLOATING KENT ARMSTRONG






a r 610 - $1,875 top, back & side


electronics N/A

body 17” NON CUTAWAY

a r 605 - $1,775 top, back & side


electronics N/A



UPTOWN GUITARSThe Uptown series put Eastman on the archtop map and has quickly become a staple in the jazz community. It is no surprise due to its unsurpassed craftsmanship and features: solid hand-carved spruce top, solid hand-carved maple back & sides, ebony fretboard, bridge, and tailpiece, Kent Armstrong pickups, Gotoh hardware, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Deluxe hardshell case included.

available finishes: Classic • Sunburst.

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a r 805 c e * - $2,500 top, back & side

CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED MAPLE





electron-ics

FLOATING KENT ARMSTRONG


a r 810 c e - 7 - $2,825 top, back & side



body 17” VENETIAN CUTAWAY 7-STRING


a r 805 - $2,075top, back & side


electronics N/A


a r 803 c e - 16 d - $2,625 top, back & side





UPTOWN DELUXE GUITARSThe Deluxe archtop guitars feature the same outstanding craftsmanship of the Uptown models with upgraded features that create functional works of art. These upgrades include the finest tonewoods from our private reserve, flamed maple binding, ebony cap on the back of the headstock, and a five piece neck. Each guitar receives special attention from our most accomplished luthiers. Deluxe hardshell case included.

available finishes: Classic • Sunburst • Blonde

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body 17” VENETIAN CUTAWAY/MAPLE BINDING




body 16” VENETIAN CUTAWAY/MAPLE BINDING

Dave Harp (Owner) High Strung Music

“By far, Eastman makes the best sounding guitar on the market, especially considering the price! We haven’t seen excitement and success with instruments like this from any other company in the last 5 years of business.”


THE JOHN PISANO SIGNATURE SERIESWorld renowned Jazz guitarist John Pisano worked with Eastman Guitars to create a signature model that encompasses every feature and spec he ever wanted in a guitar. In collaboration with Kent Armstrong pickups, John helped design a pickup that covers the complete tonal spectrum so the guitars sound as great plugged in as they do acoustically. The 600 series guitars are available in Classic Finish only. The 800 Series are available in Classic, Blonde, and Sunburst finishes. All guitars include a Deluxe hardshell case.

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electronics SINGLE MOUNTED CUSTOM K.A. HUMBUCKER




electronics SINGLE MOUNTED CUSTOM K.A. HUMBUCKER


Mike Turk @ Madison Music

“I love the product and the people at Eastman. The instruments sound awesome!”


THE EL REY SERIESTaking a slight departure from full-sized archtop guitars, Eastman partnered with Otto D’Ambrosio to design the El Rey. These completely hand-carved 14” electric guitars are for the player who demands tomorrow’s cutting edge instrument, today. With the patented “neck block cutaway” construction, they are ideal for any musical application. The El Rey series features Kent Armstrong pickups, gold plated Gotoh hardware, and a 25” scale length. Lightweight and versatile, these handcrafted guitars come in five finishes: Classic, Sunburst, Classic/Sunburst (burst top/classic back & sides). Deluxe hardshell case included.

E L R E Y

e r 1 - $1,775top, back & side



body 14” NECK BLOCK CUTAWAY




body 14” NECK BLOCK CUTAWAY


CARVED MAPLE/CARVED MAHOGANY


body 14” NECK BLOCK CUTAWAY/STOP TAILPIECE


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THE PAGELLI SIGNATURE SERIESThe Pagelli Signature Series, designed in Switzerland by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli, is handcrafted in the Eastman workshop of AAA spruce and maple tonewoods. Its attractive asymmetrical 17” design features modern F-holes. The PG1 is available in a Classic finish and the PG2 is in a stunning Blonde finish. Deluxe hardshell case included.

p g 1 - $3,675top, back & side



body 17” ASYMMETRICAL DESIGN

p g 2 - $4,175top, back & side



body 17” ASYMMETRICAL DESIGN

Tim Nelson of Mass Street Music in Lawrence KS

“I have been selling fine acoustic instruments for well over 20 years, and based on my experience, I can say without a doubt Eastman instruments are some of the best values out there. They are a consistently good sounding instruments.”


THE THINLINE SERIESThe Eastman thinline series guitars are built with the working musician in mind. Offering tones from Jazz to Blues to Rock, and everywhere in between, the tonal pallet of the thinline series can deliver any sound in any situation. The 180 Series feature Seymour Duncan pickups, flamed maple binding, and chrome hardware. The 180 Series thinline guitars are available in Classic, Classic Sunburst, and Sunburst Finishes. All guitars come with a Deluxe hardshell case.

T H I N L I N E S

t 146 S m - $2,500 top, back & side



body 16” SINGLE CUTAWAY

t 184 m X - $1,975 top, back & side


electronics DUAL SEYMOUR DUNCAN 59’S

body 14” DOUBLE CUTAWAY



electronics DUAL SEYMOUR DUNCAN SETH LOVERS




electronics DUAL SEYMOUR DUNCAN 59’S



300 SERIESThe new entry point to the Eastman mandolin lineup. These solid wood, handcrafted mandolins feature a rosewood fretboard, satin finish. The vintage style tailpiece and tuners provide a traditional look and feel. Padded gig bag included.available finishes: Classic Only

M A N D O L I N S

m d 305 - $525top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES


back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLEW/F-HOLES

Mark Bentley (Owner) of Bentley Guitar Studios in Parkville, MO“Eastman guitars and mandolins are very comparable to other brands way beyond their price point….They just sound soooooo good!”


500 SERIESSweet simplicity. These mandolins feature the same hand built Eastman quality of the higher series without all the extra adornments. All models include: solid hand-carved spruce top, solid hand-carved back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut, chrome Schaller tuners and hardware, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Case included.available finishes: Classic • Classic/Sunburst (burst top/classic back & sides) M

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m d 514 - $1,300top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE / OVAL HOLE

m d 515* - $1,300top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES



back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE/ OVAL HOLE


back & side MAPLE



m d 614 - $1,625 top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE / OVAL HOLE w/SCHERTLER RESO-COIL P/U


back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES w/SCHERTLER RESO-COIL P/U


back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE/ OVAL HOLE w/SCHERTLER RESO-COIL P/U


back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE w/F-HOLES w/SCHERTLER RESO-COIL P/U

NEW FOR 2012 – 600 SERIES MANDOLINSWith the performing musician in mind, Eastman has partnered with Schertler pickups to revamp its 600 series mandolins. The 600 series mandolins feature solid hand-carved flame maple back and sides, premium ebony bridge and fingerboard, and a bone nut. All instruments also feature chrome hardware with Schaller tuning machines, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Each mandolin is equipped with a Schertler Reso-Coil Pickup w/XLR output, and includes a case.

available finishes: Classic • Sunburst

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m d 815 - $1,950 top ADIRONDACK

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back & side FLAMED MAPLE


m d 815/ V - $2,100 top ADIRONDACK

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body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES w/OIL VARNISH FINISH


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800 SERIESA delight for the eyes and ears. All models now feature solid hand-carved Adirondack spruce tops for outstanding volume and tone. Standard features include: highly flamed solid hand-carved maple back/sides, ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut, vintage nickel Schaller tuners and hardware, fully bound body/fretboard/ headstock, and a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish (MD815/V excluded). Case included.

available finishes: Classic • Sunburst


900 SERIESVintage craftsmanship, tone, and style...captured. This series is crafted with the best materials from our private reserve by our most skilled luthiers. Each model combines a hand-carved AAA Adirondack spruce top with highly-flamed hand-carved AAA North American Red maple back/sides. Standard features include: ebony fretboard/bridge, bone nut, vintage nickel Schaller tuners and hardware, fully bound body/ fretboard/headstock, vintage inspired headstock logo/inlay, and a traditional oil varnish. Case included.

available finishes: Classic • Vintage Sunburst

M A N D O L I N S


SPRUCE

back & side SUGAR MAPLE

body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES w/OIL VARNISH FINISH


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back & side SUGAR MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES w/OIL VARNISH FINISH

Bill Brooks at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center - Wheaton, MD

“We sell a lot of Eastmans, great value, and they sound as great as they look.”


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THE DAWG COLLECTION BY EASTMANBased on rare specimens from David Grisman’s personal collection; this line is inspired by classic instruments of the Golden Age of American luthiery as well as the cutting-edge designs of today’s contemporary builders.

d g m 1 - $3,675 top SPRUCE

back & side AAA MAPLE

body GIACOMEL CONTEMPORARY F-STYLE w/ F-HOLES



body BACON ARTIST MODEL OVAL HOLE



body LYON & HEALEY OVAL HOLE MANDOLA


MANDOLAS & MANDOCELLOS

M A N D O L I N S

m d a 815 - $2,100 top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE w/F-HOLES MANDOLA

MDA815This beautifully crafted Mandola offers all of the same features as the 800 series mandolins with a lower voice and an incredible sound. Every inch of this instrument is hand-carved, from the solid spruce top, to the flame maple back and sides, to the ebony fingerboard and bridge. These Mandolas include a bone nut, vintage nickel Schaller tuners, a fully bound body, neck, and headstock, as well as a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Avaliable in sunburst, and classic finished. Case included.

m d c 805 - $2,500 top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body 16” ARCHTOP MANDOCELLO

MDC805Using our 16” AR805 guitar body as its foundation, this Mandocello featured a hand carved solid spruce top, back, sides, bone nut, ebony fingerboard, and and ebony bridge. Every Mandocello is finished with a high gloss Nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Available in Classic or Sunburst finishes and includes a hardshell case.

Rick Fagan – Owner of Rick’s Guitar Shop in San Diego, CA

“Eastman? Amazing quality and sound….probably the easiest instruments to sell in my shop.”


S C H E R T L E R

Schertler uSaEastman Guitars and Mandolins, are pleased to

announce the addition of audiophile quality,

Swiss manufactured, Schertler pickup transducer

systems, pre-amps and amplifiers to our catalog

After nearly twenty years of groundbreaking

research and development in an effort to provide

alternatives to outdated and imperfect piezo

technology, Schertler products are fast becoming

the standard for live sound presentation. There are

no piezo transducers used in Schertler products.

Company founder Stephan Schertler, ”If you

get the feeling during a performance that your

instrument, equipped with a Schertler audio

transducer, sounds entirely “acoustic”, just as if you

were sitting in your living room at home, then I

will feel my efforts have been worthwhile - just

precisely in that I have added nothing to your

sound.”

Schertler ’s unique approach to harnessing

acoustic vibrations has led to the development

of numerous worldwide patents. Designed and

manufactured in Switzerland, Schertler products

are gaining popularity throughout the world.

The expectations of musicians and their audiences

have dramatically increased over their years.

Sounding “OK” is no longer good enough. The

qualities of audio sources, from the concert stage,

to the home theatre have all made dramatic leaps

in quality. The public has a more discerning ear, as

does the musician community.

By combining their strengths, Eastman and

Schertler look forward to providing musicians

with a rich tonal palette from which to craft their

musical masterpieces, or simply have a relaxing

time listening to themselves playing the best

quality sound combination in the industry.

www.schertlerusa.com

The versatile Schertler dyn-m Contact Mic provides transparent amplification for many types of acoustic instrument


S C H E R T L E R

reSocoil -- $419 • Electrostatic moving coil contact

microphone• No preamplifier required• Internally mounted, XLR output• Works best for mandolin, nylon

string guitar and ethnic instruments

daVid claSSic ampliFier -- $1309 • 100W bi-amplified, 6” woofer and 1” dome

tweeter• 2 Channel, one channel can be used for vocal

mic• Spring reverb• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, Amp bag available

baSik–Set guitar-- $199• Contact electrostatic transducer• Includes 1.5v power supply• Phantom adapter available• Special model available for

resonator guitars

lydia eQ guitar SyStem -- $409• Undersaddle condenser mic pickup• In soundhole volume and EQ controls• Active bass/treble boost cut• Steel string or nylon string models

dyn-g guitar -- $675• Passive electrostatic contact• No preamplifier required• Available for guitar, mandolin/

banjo, ethic instruments• Eliminates mic bleed, moderate

feedback resistance


unico claSSic ampliFier -- $1635• 200W bi-amplified, 8” woofer and 1” dome


mic• Spring reverb• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, Amp bag available

daVid deluXe ampliFier -- $2139• 150W bi-amplified, 6” woofer and 1” dome


mic• Class A Preamp, Spring reverb• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, amp bag

available

unico deluXe ampliFier -- $2670 • 280W bi-amplified, 8” woofer and 1” dome


mic• Class A Preamp, Spring reverb• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, amp bag available

pre-a iii acouStic preamplier -- $539• Controls for gain, bass, treble, resonance and volume• Class A constant current design and regulated power

supply• XLR and ¼” inputs, dry and equalized outputs• Ground lift, phantom power for STAT series

S C H E R T L E R


www.EastmanGuitars.comPLGTR12

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