Fresh Take on a Legendary Double Cut
The Thinline series represents Eastman’s take on a genuinely classic semi-hollow design that all guitarists know and love — and the handsome T386 makes a bold statement! With a semi-hollow body carved to that iconic double-cutaway shape, reinforced with a feedback-fighting center block, and topped in a vibrant maple veneer, this comfortable Thinline guitar offers a low-profile feel and vivid organic voicing that perfectly sets the tone for its electronic outfit. The pickups at hand? An exceptional set of Kent Armstrong humbuckers, popular with Sweetwater guitarists for their smooth tone and versatile output. Fully equipped for sonic contouring to your heart’s content with per-pickup Volume and Tone controls, the T386 comes crafted to curate a classic dual-coil sound to suit myriad musical directions. It plays like a dream, too, courtesy of Eastman’s Traditional Even C neck profile and 12-inch-radius ebony fingerboard. Fully bound and appointed with rock-steady Gotoh and Pingwell hardware, the T386 stands to deliver marvelous musical, functional, and stylistic appeal to every stage it sees.
Bright and clear with a low-profile feel
The T386 combines a charismatic and articulate laminate maple top with matching laminate maple back and sides, presenting a bright and forward tonewood combination that highlights every note with vivid clarity. A double-cut body shape enables effortless control of every fret, and its ultra-narrow body profile remains maneuverable and provides unobtrusive access for all strumming arms. Its Traditional Even C-profiled maple neck prolongs its natural vividity and ease of command with a universally comfortable grip in hand, complemented by a 22-fret, sustain-favoring ebony fingerboard with a smooth-playing 12-inch radius and primed for pleasurable playability. All this to say? Just as the T386 puts the music first with its natural tone, it will put you first in terms of comfort with its exquisite playing feel.
A pair of Kent Armstrong dual-coil pickups
Trust in these Kent Armstrong humbuckers to handle any dual-coil duties you require. They are quiet, smooth operators with plenty of that classic full-bodied ferocity when you need it. They make wonderful companions for unlocking a vast range of tones: soft and bouncy jazz leads at the neck position, harsh-attacking rock riffing at the bridge, or a lush concoction of both humbuckers in unison — all this and more at your fingertips! Finely curated through a 4-knob array of per-pickup Volume and Tone controls, reeling in a sonic balance that's perfectly personalized for your studio or live sound is a cinch.
A stylishly stable player
A fluid player across the stage and studio, the T386 comes armed with a hardware assortment that guarantees proper playability for lengthy sets and sessions. First, Gotoh hardware, including a Tune-o-matic bridge and GE101A tailpiece, offers an anchoring full of sustain and rugged dependability. The same can be said for the Pingwell tuning machines, met with a neighboring real bone nut for a natural string response as classic as the T386's silhouette. And if it’s charm you’re after, it’s charm you’ll get! The tuning machine buttons feature that classic Ivoroid outline, matched in vintage appeal by double body binding and old-school bell knobs. Stability? Check. Style? Check. The T386 has it all!
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 T386 Features:
- Iconic double-cut silhouette pays tribute to a legendary instrument
- Semi-hollow design with center block engineering is lightweight, projective, and fends off unwanted feedback
- Thinline profile makes it an easily maneuverable player for all guitarists
- Laminate maple top is bright and articulate, complemented by matching back and sides for a universal tonal foundation
- Maple neck offers a Traditional Even C profile for comfortable command
- 22-fret ebony fingerboard with a 12-in. radius plays with remarkable smoothness
- Kent Armstrong humbuckers deliver classic dual-coil tonality fit for a wide variety of genres, including jazz and rock
- Per-pickup Volume and Tone controls and a 3-way pickup selector provide plenty of tone-shaping potential
- Rock-steady Gotoh hardware, including a TOM bridge and a GE101A tailpiece, and Pingwell tuners
- Classic charming touches include a real bone nut, full binding throughout, bell knobs, and Ivoroid tuning buttons
