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A Deluxe Eastman Dreadnought





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For rhythmic strummers or flatpicking fanatics craving an instrument that’ll stand up to the heavy load, Sweetwater highly recommends the bold, boisterous voice of the Eastman E3D Deluxe dreadnought! Loaded with top-notch Eastman craftsmanship, the E3D serves up a rich tonal cocktail that benefits from solid Sitka spruce at the top and solid ovangkol on the back and sides. This combination paints a pretty picture both sonically and visually, commanding all ears in the room with its projective voice. A mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard join the fray to aid in player comfort during performance. Other additions like hand-scalloped X-bracing, a bone nut, ebony bridge pins, and Truetone satin join forces to create an uncompromising acoustic experience. Lastly, when it’s time to plug in, the Fishman Presys VT will treat the acoustic voice of this guitar right in the studio or onstage.





The magic of spruce and Eastman craftsmanship





When you covet a guitar with a voice to be reckoned with, there’s nothing that fits the bill quite like a dreadnought. The E3D Deluxe Dreadnought provides an iconic, bold voice from its big body that’s ready to cut through an ensemble mix like a champ or take to bluegrass licks with poise. Eastman outfitted the E3D with a solid Sitka spruce top for enhanced resonance and added strength throughout its lifetime. The dovetail neck joint further aids with vibrational transfer from the strings to the mahogany neck to the body. Plus, hand-scalloped X-bracing bolsters the resonance of this guitar, keeping the spruce top strong and balanced throughout its life. Apart from fitting the bill acoustically, the E3D is a joy to play thanks to its Traditional Even “C”-shaped mahogany neck and glassy ebony fingerboard.





Plug in with Fishman Sonitone electronics





Ready for the studio or the stage? The Eastman E3D is right there with you, courtesy of its Fishman Presys VT electronics system. Here, you'll have convenient access to volume and tone controls that are mounted just beneath the soundhole. The bridge-mounted Fishman pickup translates the voice of the E3D into natural-sounding sonics with a dynamic edge. From coffeehouse chording to stage strumming, this acoustic-electric guitar is well equipped for any musical occasion!





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 E3D Deluxe Dreadnought Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Dreadnought body offers up a boisterous voice with a bold character, perfect to cut through a mix


Sitka spruce top and ovangkol back and sides for resonant and articulate tone


All solid wood construction


Dovetail neck joint helps with vibration transfer from neck to body


Mahogany neck with a 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


Fishman Presys VT pickup with volume and tone controls for plugged-in moments


Truetone gloss finish throughout