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The Thinline series represents Eastman’s take on a genuinely classic semi-hollow design that all guitarists know and love ? and the handsome T486B-RD Thinline really 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 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 Phat Cat P-90s. Fully equipped for sonic contouring to your heart’s content with per-pickup Volume and Tone controls, the T486B-RD Thinline comes crafted to curate a classic single-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-radiused ebony fingerboard. Fully bound and appointed with rock-steady Gotoh, Bigsby, and Pingwell hardware, the T486B-RD Thinline stands to deliver marvelous musical, functional, and stylistic appeal to every stage it sees.





Bright and clear with a low-profile feel





The T486B-RD Thinline combines a charismatic and articulate maple top with a back and sides of laminated maple to match, 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 neck, also of maple, prolongs its natural vividity and ease of command with a universally comfortable grip in hand, complemented by a 22-fret and sustain favoring ebony fingerboard that’s radiused to a smooth playing 12 inches and primed for pleasurable playability. All this to say? Just as the T486B-RD Thinline puts the music first with its natural tone, it will put you first in terms of comfort with its exquisite playing feel.





Voiced by Seymour Duncan





Don’t be fooled by their humbucker sizing ? the Seymour Duncan Phat Cats that equip the T468-RD Thinline are true P-90 soapbars at heart. Offering an edge that standard single- and dual-coils can’t, these Phat Cats growl and attack with compressed midrange grit by way of a pair of alnico II bar magnets. Unleash open chords and bask in a vibrant display of harmonic overtones fit for a variety of musical occasions, from rock to pop, alternative, and beyond. Dial in the optimal tonal foundation for your tune with a 3-way pickup selector, and shape your sonic vision to a tee using the per-pickup Volume and Tone controls.





A stylishly stable player





A fluid player across the stage and studio, the T486B-RD Thinline comes armed with a hardware assortment that guarantees proper playability is maintained for lengthy sets and sessions. First, a Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge and an accompanying Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece offer an anchoring full of sustain, rugged dependability, and exciting pitch-dipping freedom. The same can be said for its Pingwell tuning machines, met with a neighboring real bone nut for a natural string response as classic as its silhouette. And if it’s charm you’re after, it’s charm you’ll get! Its tuning machine buttons feature that classic Ivoroid outline, matched in vintage appeal by its double body binding and old-school black bell knobs. Stability? Check. Style? Check. The T486B-RD Thinline 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 T486B-RD Thinline Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Iconic double-cut silhouette tributes a legendary axe of the past


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


Maple top is bright and articulate, complemented by a maple 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-inch radius plays with remarkable smoothness


Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 single-coil pickups deliver a compressed growl and edge fit for rock, alternative, and beyond


Per-pickup Volume and Tone controls plus a 3-way pickup selector provide plenty of tone-shaping potential


Rock-steady hardware, including a Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge, Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece, and Pingwell tuners


Classic charming touches include a real bone nut, full binding throughout, bell knobs, and Ivoroid tuning buttons