2012 CATALOG

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 TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS

BODY SHAPES 1

TONEWOODS 2

JOHN PISANO 4

FLATTOPS
Traditional Series 6

1 Series 10
On The Cover 2 Series 11
The Eastman E20OM - SB
see page 9 for details. 3 Series 12

4 Series 13

5 Series 14

6 Series 15

7 Series 16

Aj Series 17

ARCHTOPS
The 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

MANDOLINS
300 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

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 BODY SHAPES
Generally 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.

Parl or G ran d Co n cer t O rc h estra M od e l

Although small by modern standards, this With its shape inspired by the contours of This is the quintessential finger-style
was the normal sized instrument in the late the great classical guitars of Spain, the Grand instrument. With amazing dynamic range, the
nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Concert’s addition of steel strings to this Orchestra Model runs the gamut from subtle
Guitars were considered a parlor instrument, iconic design creates a powerful instrument. to bold. OM’s are articulate and comfortable
that is, to be played in small rooms for small Most commonly associated with finger- to play due to their reduced body depth.
groups of people. Don’t let their diminutive stylists, the Grand Concert is also flat-pick Eastman takes a creative departure from the
size fool you though. With the extra mass of friendly due to its depth. All Eastman Grand traditional by equipping our OM’s with a 25”
a pyramid bridge moved to the widest point Concert models have an elegant slotted scale length.
on the lower bout, this slotted headstock 12 headstock and a functional 14 frets clear of
fret guitar can fill more than a parlor with its the body.
huge sound.

G rand Au d itor ium D read n o u g ht Ju mbo

The modern profile of the Grand The iconic shape of the Dreadnought Similar in output to a dreadnought, Jumbos
Auditorium represents the best of both is synonymous with acoustic guitars in are a bit more curvaceous and visually
worlds for flat-pickers and finger-stylists. general. Big and bold, these cannons are striking. Eastman adds to the excitement of
The Grand Auditorium is a true hybrid that perfect for ensemble settings where the owning a Jumbo with the AJ series which
has many of the attributes of smaller bodies guitar competes for sonic space with other add a carved arched back to the already bold
with the volume, punch and bass of a instruments or accompanying strong frame.
dreadnought without sacrificing anything. singers. The Dreadnought is the classic flat-
picking bluegrass instrument.

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Tone 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.

Sitka Spruce
Scientific 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.

Englemann Spruce
Scientific 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 e
Scientific 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.

Rosewood
Scientific 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.

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Mahogany
Scientific 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.

Maple
Scientific 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.

Sapele
Scientific 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.

Ebony
Scientific 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.

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.

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JOHN PISANO
Photo Bob Barry / Jazzography

A
Team Player

fter 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

“I located the
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? booth, picked

one up and it
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 knocked me
out ”
handcraftsmanship. If I had my choice, I’d pick the Eastman
over stuff out there that could cost thousands more.

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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.

E 6 OM - $ 9 5 0
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.

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

E6D - $950
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side MAHOGANY

body DREADNOUGHT

E 8 OM - $ 1 , 1 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body ORCHESTRA MODEL

E8D - $1,150
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

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 Adirondack topped Traditional Series guitars feature dynamically sensitive ebony fingerboards.

E 1 0 OM - $ 1 , 2 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side MAHOGANY

body ORCHESTRA MODEL

E10D* - $1,250
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side MAHOGANY

body DREADNOUGHT

E 1 0 P - $1 , 2 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side MAHOGANY

body PARLOR

E10-SS - $1,350
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side MAHOGANY

body SLOPE SHOULDER

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E 2 0 OM - $ 1 , 4 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side ROSEWOOD

body ORCHESTRA MODEL

E 2 0 D - $1 , 4 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side ROSEWOOD

body DREADNOUGHT

E 2 0 P - $ 1, 4 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side ROSEWOOD

body PARLOR

E20-SS - $1,550
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side ROSEWOOD

body SLOPE SHOULDER

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1 SERIES
Features 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.

AC 1 2 0 - $ 5 2 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAMINATED SAPELE

body DREADNOUGHT

AC 1 2 0 CE - $ 6 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAMINATED SAPELE

body DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

AC 1 2 2 - $ 5 2 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAMINATED SAPELE

body GRAND
AUDITORIUM

AC 1 2 2 CE - $ 6 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAMINATED SAPELE

body GRAND
AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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2 SERIES
Features 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.

AC 2 2 0 - $ 6 2 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAM ROSEWOOD

body DREADNOUGHT

AC 2 2 0 CE - $ 7 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAM ROSEWOOD

body DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

AC 2 2 2 - $ 6 2 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAM ROSEWOOD

body GRAND
AUDITORIUM

AC 2 2 2 CE - $ 7 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side LAM ROSEWOOD

body GRAND
AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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3 SERIES
Solid 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.

AC 3 2 2 - $ 8 2 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE

body GRAND
AUDITORIUM

AC 3 2 2 CE - $ 9 7 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE

body GRAND AUDITORIUM

W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

AC 3 2 0 - $8 2 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE

body DREADNOUGHT

AC 3 2 0 CE * - $ 9 7 5
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side SAPELE

body DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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4 SERIES
Solid 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.

AC 4 2 2 - $ 1, 0 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body GRAND
AUDITORIUM

AC 4 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 2 0 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body GRAND AUDITORIUM

W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

AC 4 2 0 - $ 1, 0 5 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body DREADNOUGHT

AC 4 2 0 CE - $ 1 , 2 0 0
top SITKA SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body DREADNOUGHT
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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5 SERIES
Select 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.

AC 5 0 8 CE - $ 1 , 5 5 0
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAHOGANY

body GRAND CONCERT W/

SLOTTED HEADSTOCK

AC 5 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 5 5 0
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAHOGANY

body GRAND AUDITORIUM
W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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.“

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6 SERIES
Solid 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.

AC 6 0 8 CE - $ 1 , 8 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body GRAND CONCERT W/

SLOTTED HEADSTOCK,
CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

AC 6 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 8 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body GRAND AUDITORIUM

W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

AC 6 3 0 CE - $ 1 , 8 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body JUMBO W/CUTAWAY &

ELECTRONICS

AC 6 3 0 CE - 1 2 - $ 1 , 9 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body JUMBO 12-STRING W/

CUTAWAY & ELECTRONICS

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7 SERIES
Select 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.

AC 7 0 8 CE - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body GRAND CONCERT W/

SLOTTED HEADSTOCK

AC 7 2 2 CE - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side ROSEWOOD

body GRAND AUDITORIUM

W/CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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AJ SERIES
All 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.

A J 6 1 6 CE - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side CARVED MAHOGANY

body MINI-JUMBO W/
CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

A J 8 1 6 CE - $2 , 0 7 5
top ENGLEMANN SPRUCE

back & side CARVED MAPLE

body MINI-JUMBO W/
CUTAWAY &
ELECTRONICS

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ARCHTOPS
THE HANDCRAFTED EASTMAN ARCHTOPS
Premium 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.

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
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NEW FOR 2012
In 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.

AR 3 7 1 CE - $ 8 5 0
top, back & LAMINATED MAPLE
side
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body 16” FLORENTINE
CUTAWAY

T386 - $950
top, back & LAMINATED MAPLE
side
electronics DUAL MOUNTED
HUMBUCKERS
body 16” DOUBLE
CUTAWAY w/FULL
BLOCK

AR 4 0 3 CE - $ 9 5 0
top, back & LAMINATED MAPLE
side
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body 16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY

AR 5 0 3 CE - $ 1 , 2 5 0
top, SPRUCE/
back & side LAMINATED MAPLE
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body 16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY

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JIM FISCH ARCHTOP GUITARS
This 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).

AR 6 0 5 - $ 1, 7 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics N/A

body 16” NON CUTAWAY

AR 6 0 5 CE - $ 1 , 9 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body 16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY

AR 6 1 0 - $ 1, 8 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics N/A

body 17” NON CUTAWAY

AR 6 1 0 CE - $ 2 , 0 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body 17” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY

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UPTOWN GUITARS
The 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.

AR 8 0 3 CE - 1 6 D - $ 2 , 6 2 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED MAPLE
side
electronics DUAL MOUNTED HUMBUCKERS

body 16” VENETIAN CUTAWAY

AR 8 0 5 - $ 2 ,0 7 5
top, back CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED
& side MAPLE
electronics N/A

body 16” NON CUTAWAY

AR 8 0 5 CE * - $ 2 , 5 0 0
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED
side MAPLE
electronics FLOATING KENT ARMSTRONG

body 16” VENETIAN CUTAWAY

AR 8 1 0 CE - $ 2 ,60 0
top, back CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED
& side MAPLE
electron- FLOATING KENT
ics ARMSTRONG
body 17” VENETIAN CUTAWAY

AR 8 1 0 CE - 7 - $ 2 , 8 2 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/CARVED
side MAPLE
electronics FLOATING KENT ARMSTRONG

body 17” VENETIAN CUTAWAY

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UPTOWN DELUXE GUITARS
The 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

AR 9 0 5 CE - $ 3 , 5 5 0
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body 16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY/MAPLE
BINDING

AR 9 1 0 CE - $ 3 , 6 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body 17” 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.”

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THE JOHN PISANO SIGNATURE SERIES
World 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.

AR 6 8 0 CE - $ 2 , 8 2 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
CUSTOM K.A.
HUMBUCKER
body 16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY

AR 8 8 0 CE - $ 3 , 6 5 0
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
CUSTOM K.A.
HUMBUCKER
body 16” VENETIAN
CUTAWAY

Mike Turk @ Madison Music

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

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EL REY
THE EL REY SERIES
Taking 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.

ER 1 - $ 1 , 7 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body 14” NECK BLOCK
CUTAWAY

ER 2 - $ 2 , 0 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics DUAL MOUNTED
HUMBUCKERS
body 14” NECK BLOCK
CUTAWAY

ER 3 - $ 2 , 0 7 5
top, back & CARVED MAPLE/
side CARVED
MAHOGANY
electronics DUAL MOUNTED
HUMBUCKERS
body 14” NECK BLOCK
CUTAWAY/STOP
TAILPIECE

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THE PAGELLI SIGNATURE SERIES
The 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.

PG 1 - $ 3 , 6 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
body 17” ASYMMETRICAL
DESIGN

PG 2 - $ 4 , 1 7 5
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics FLOATING KENT
ARMSTRONG
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.”

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THINLINES
THE THINLINE SERIES
The 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.

T184MX - $1,975
top, back & CARVED MAPLE/
side CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics DUAL SEYMOUR
DUNCAN 59’S
body 14” DOUBLE CUTAWAY

T185MX - $2,075
top, back & CARVED MAPLE/
side CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics DUAL SEYMOUR
DUNCAN 59’S
body 15” DOUBLE CUTAWAY

T186MX - $2,175
top, back & CARVED MAPLE/
side CARVED MAHOGANY
electronics DUAL SEYMOUR
DUNCAN SETH
LOVERS
body 16” DOUBLE CUTAWAY

T146SM - $2,500
top, back & CARVED SPRUCE/
side CARVED MAPLE
electronics SINGLE MOUNTED
HUMBUCKER
body 16” SINGLE CUTAWAY

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300 SERIES
The 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

MD 3 0 5 - $ 5 2 5
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES

MD 3 1 5 - $ 8 2 5
top SPRUCE

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!”

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 MANDOLINS
500 SERIES
Sweet 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)

MD 5 0 4 - $ 7 7 5
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE/ OVAL

HOLE

MD 5 0 5 - $ 7 7 5
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES

MD 5 1 4 - $1 , 3 0 0
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE / OVAL

HOLE

MD 5 1 5 * - $ 1 , 3 0 0
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES

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NEW FOR 2012 – 600 SERIES MANDOLINS
With 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

MD 6 0 4 - $1 , 0 0 0
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE/ OVAL

HOLE w/SCHERTLER
RESO-COIL P/U

MD 6 0 5 - $1 , 0 0 0
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body A-STYLE w/F-HOLES

w/SCHERTLER RESO-
COIL P/U

MD 6 1 4 - $1 , 6 2 5
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE / OVAL

HOLE w/SCHERTLER
RESO-COIL P/U

MD 6 1 5 - $ 1 , 6 2 5
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES

w/SCHERTLER RESO-
COIL P/U

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 MANDOLINS
800 SERIES
A 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

MD 8 0 5 - $1 , 3 0 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side FLAMED MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES

MD 8 1 5 - $ 1 , 9 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side FLAMED MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES

MD 8 1 5 / V - $ 2 , 1 0 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side FLAMED MAPLE

body F-STYLE W/F-HOLES w/

OIL VARNISH FINISH

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MANDOLINS
900 SERIES
Vintage 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

MD 9 0 5 - $ 1 , 9 5 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side SUGAR MAPLE

body A-STYLE W/F-HOLES

w/OIL VARNISH
FINISH

MD 9 1 5 - $ 3 , 0 0 0
top ADIRONDACK
SPRUCE
back & side SUGAR MAPLE

body F-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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 MANDOLINS
THE DAWG COLLECTION BY EASTMAN
Based 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.

DGM 1 - $ 3, 6 7 5
top SPRUCE

back & side AAA MAPLE

body GIACOMEL
CONTEMPORARY
F-STYLE w/ F-HOLES

DGM 2 - $ 2, 8 2 5
top SPRUCE

back & side AAA MAPLE

body BACON ARTIST

MODEL OVAL HOLE

DGM 3 - $2 , 8 2 5
top SPRUCE

back & side AAA MAPLE

body LYON & HEALEY OVAL

HOLE MANDOLA

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MANDOLINS
MANDOLAS & MANDOCELLOS

MDA815
This 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.

MDA 8 1 5 - $ 2 , 1 0 0
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body F-STYLE w/F-HOLES

MANDOLA

MDC805
Using 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.

MDC 8 0 5 - $ 2 , 5 0 0
top SPRUCE

back & side MAPLE

body 16” ARCHTOP

MANDOCELLO

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.”

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 SCHERTLER

SCHERTLER USA
E astman 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 The versatile Schertler DYN-M Contact
time listening to themselves playing the best Mic provides transparent amplification
for many types of acoustic instrument
quality sound combination in the industry.
www.schertlerusa.com

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SCHERTLER

LYDIA EQ GUITAR SYSTEM -- $409 DYN-G GUITAR -- $675 BASIK–SET GUITAR-- $199
• Undersaddle condenser mic pickup • Passive electrostatic contact • Contact electrostatic transducer
• In soundhole volume and EQ controls • No preamplifier required • Includes 1.5v power supply
• Active bass/treble boost cut • Available for guitar, mandolin/ • Phantom adapter available
• Steel string or nylon string models banjo, ethic instruments • Special model available for
• Eliminates mic bleed, moderate resonator guitars
feedback resistance

RESOCOIL -- $419 DAVID CLASSIC AMPLIFIER -- $1309

• Electrostatic moving coil contact • 100W bi-amplified, 6” woofer and 1” dome
microphone tweeter
• No preamplifier required • 2 Channel, one channel can be used for vocal
• Internally mounted, XLR output mic
• Works best for mandolin, nylon • Spring reverb
string guitar and ethnic instruments • Ply cabinet with pole mounts, Amp bag available

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 SCHERTLER

UNICO CLASSIC AMPLIFIER -- $1635 DAVID DELUXE AMPLIFIER -- $2139

• 200W bi-amplified, 8” woofer and 1” dome • 150W bi-amplified, 6” woofer and 1” dome
tweeter tweeter
• 3 Channel, one channel can be used for vocal • 2 Channel, one channel can be used for vocal
mic mic
• Spring reverb • Class A Preamp, Spring reverb
• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, Amp bag available • Ply cabinet with pole mounts, amp bag
available

UNICO DELUXE AMPLIFIER -- $2670 PRE-A III ACOUSTIC PREAMPLIER -- $539

• 280W bi-amplified, 8” woofer and 1” dome • Controls for gain, bass, treble, resonance and volume
tweeter • Class A constant current design and regulated power
• 3 Channel, one channel can be used for vocal supply
mic • XLR and ¼” inputs, dry and equalized outputs
• Class A Preamp, Spring reverb • Ground lift, phantom power for STAT series
• Ply cabinet with pole mounts, amp bag available

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