(SOLD) Eastman E10P-SB Parlour Acoustic Sunburst 2021
Eastman E10P parlour, sunburst, made in Beijing 2021. Eastman operate a fairly small, specialised workshop in Beijing. They initially specialised in violins, violas and cellos, but they've been making beautiful , high end guitars by hand for a number of years now. This one has some proper specs: all solid timbers, dovetail join, full gloss nitro finish... tasty stuff. It's got a wide nut and a 12th fret join, so it's a similar build to vintage Martin 0-18. The sound on tap is inspiring: it's loud and bold, with a snappy attack and a warm, deep midrange. It's remarkably loud with amazing bass for a small body, but it's the clarity that really makes it remarkable. The little details like the ebony bridge and slotted headstock tie the look together perfectly, it's a classy thing. Delightful.
Model: Eastman E10P-SB
Made: Beijing China, 2021 (serial M2127425)
Finish: sunburst top, shaded back and sides, gloss nitro
Body: solid adriondack spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, '0' size
Neck: mahogany, ebony fingerboard, dovetail joint, 24.9" scale, 12" radius, 12th fret join
Weight: 1.900kg
Pickup: none
Mods: none
Case: original Eastman hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has some minor dimples on the top edge, no major marks. The sides have no major marks. The front has a couple of dimples on the back edge and some play wear on the guard and shoulders. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).
Playing condition notes: action is moderately low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 12/54 strings.