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Eastman Goes West with the E22 Acoustic





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The E22 acoustic guitar pays a masterful tribute to a Western legend that made an indelible mark on music history. The E22 acoustic guitar's slope-shouldered dreadnought body and sophisticated sound make the E22 your must-have guitar for studio recording and live performances. Solid walnut back and sides provide resonant clarity characterized by articulate midrange, clear highs, and round bass. Eastman Guitars opts for an Adirondack spruce top, which aligns the E22 with the sound favored by beloved prewar designs in the USA. The E22 is beyond hospitable to players, as its 24.75-inch scale keeps its strings supple and ready for fingerpicking, chording, and virtually any style of music. Moreover, a bevy of detailed handiwork captures the elegance of old-school Western guitars. The double-bound body boasts herringbone trim work that perfectly frames an Antique Varnish finish, which is applied by hand for outstanding performance. Tap into the Western sound and see what the buzz is about with the E22 acoustic guitar from Sweetwater!





Sonorous vintage-tinged tonewoods have arrived





The E22 acoustic guitar emphasizes walnut and spruce tonewoods, and the balanced sound that results lets singer/songwriters and studio pros blend the E22 with vocals and other instrumentation in record time. Solid walnut back and sides are key ingredients. Walnut’s hearty midrange highlights critical tones for unflinching intelligibility, and walnut also brings a smooth, crystalline presence to highs, which naturally enhances your sound with openness and width. What’s more, Eastman chose Adirondack spruce for the E22’s top. Adirondack spruce was the prewar standard for acoustic guitar tops, and its resonance and looks offer a vintage-tinged performance that’s distinct from today’s reigning cuts of spruce. Lastly, scalloped spruce X-bracing within coerces Adirondack and walnut into a sonorous, balanced union that’s ready for any style of music.





Pliable action lets your fingers run wild





The E22’s neck and scale length are tailor-made for smooth fretting and an energetic feel that brings your playing to life with less exertion. Key to this comfortable feel is a 24.75-inch scale length, which renders strings pliable and primed for expressive tones. The mahogany neck feels immaculate to the touch and is polished to perfection with a Traditional Even “C” profile.





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 Music Company President Qian Ni


Eastman Guitars E22 Acoustic Guitar Features:


Slope-shouldered dreadnought body shape provides comfort without compromise and a warm, full sound


Scalloped spruce X-bracing optimizes lows, mids, and highs for balanced performance


Solid Adirondack spruce top delivers vibrant projection with a vintage-like tone


Solid walnut back and sides supply bright, woodsy clarity and are double-bound for attractive durability


Mahogany neck with a Traditional Even "C" carve


Supple strings rendered expressive and smooth to the touch by an ebony fingerboard and a 24.75-inch scale length


True resonance supported by an ebony bridge and pins, matched with an ebony/bone saddle and a bone nut


Antique Varnish finish, applied by hand for quality assurance


Herringbone detailing and an ornate headstock overlay laced with pearl inlay work seal the deal