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A Go-to Travel Companion with Solid Wood Construction





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When you’re on the road, there's no better acoustic guitar to keep you company than an Eastman. The ACTG1 flaunts an all-solid wood construction, almost unheard of at this price, and benefits from its dedicated Eastman craftsmanship. Its smaller body and shortened scale length make it a top contender for any cramped tour bus or seaside retreat. On the top rests solid Sitka spruce, while solid sapele on the back and sides makes for full-bodied tone that won’t get muddy. Though its scale length may be shortened, the mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard make any chordal passages or fingerpicking forays a smooth ride. Truetone satin, nickel hardware, and a bone nut round of the impressive features of this little guitar.





Built to travel with full-bodied sound





Eastman continues to impress us here at Sweetwater, and the ACTG1 is a prime example. Choosing a build of all solid wood and capping the fingerboard with ebony ranks high in our books for bringing top-quality to customers. So whether you find yourself often on the road or in need of a small-bodied guitar, the Eastman ACTG1 fits the bill. Furthermore, a dovetail neck joint aids in vibrational transfer from strings to body for a fuller sound overall, and hand-scalloped X-bracing bolsters resonance while keeping the spruce top strong and balanced throughout its life. The mahogany neck sports a Traditional Even “C” shape for undeniable comfort whenever the guitar is in your hands, while the cutaway ensures optimum access to all of the Jescar frets.





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Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni


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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 ACTG1 Travel Acoustic Guitar Features:


A small-bodied, travel-sized acoustic guitar ready for the road


Sapele back and sides sound similar to mahogany, with warmth and richness and added zing


Sitka spruce top adds articulation to each note


All-solid wood construction


Dovetail neck joint helps with vibration transfer from neck to body


Mahogany neck with Traditional Even "C" shape


Silky-smooth ebony fingerboard with Jescar frets


Bone nut and nickel hardware


Hand-scalloped X-bracing keeps the top strengthened and helps with resonance