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A Sonic Cannon Bolstered by Madagascar Rosewood





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Armed with formidable volume and cannon-like projection, the Eastman E20D-MR is a handcrafted dreadnought acoustic with much to offer. For starters, the E20D-MR boasts all-solid-wood construction. Its Thermo-cured Adirondack spruce top offers clean sound with plenty of definition and loads of headroom, which are supported beautifully by the crisp, zesty tone of its exquisite Madagascar rosewood back and sides. What's more, hand-carved scalloped "X" bracing infuses your playing with extra resonance, volume, and sustain. You'll value the nimble playability of the E20D-MR's Traditional Even "C"-shaped neck, which is capped by a smooth ebony fingerboard. Moreover, the E20D-MR is swarming with high-end appointments, including a Truetone gloss finish, classic-style rosette, herringbone binding, pearl and abalone inlays, and a tortoiseshell pickguard. An ebony bridge with a bone saddle and ebony bridge pins round out this striking, handbuilt instrument. Players searching for a tone-packed, large-sized acoustic guitar with thunderous projection will find that the Eastman E20D-MR checks all the right boxes.





Premium tone through meticulous design





A large-bodied dreadnought with head-turning looks and an authoritative tone ? that's the E20D-MR in a nutshell. This acoustic guitar boasts all-solid-wood construction with a Thermo-cured Adirondack spruce top and Madagascar rosewood back and sides. The spruce yields a clear, defined tone that holds up to frenetic strumming without breaking up. The rosewood frames the spruce's clean, nuanced tone with zesty, articulate highs, booming, cavernous lows, and lively, complex harmonic overtones. The E20D-MR also features hand-carved, scalloped "X" bracing, lending extra resonance, volume, and sustain to every note you play.





Conditioned play from heel to headstock





Sweetwater guitarists have found the E20D-MR acoustic to be a breeze to maneuver, thanks to its satin-finished mahogany neck with a Traditional Even "C"-shape profile. Onboard, the neck rests on a lithe ebony fingerboard, bearing abalone-snowflake inlays and white-dot side markers for accurate navigation and playability. A bone nut and saddle combo further promotes authentic string vibration; meanwhile, the E20D-MR's nickel hardware and open-gear Gotoh tuning machines ensure tight intonation support for excellent stability between playing sessions. Topped off with a Truetone gloss finish, the E20D-MR is a valuable asset in the hands of any player searching for a high-quality, large-bodied acoustic.





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 Guitars E20D-MR Thermo-cure Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Features:


Offers formidable volume and cannon-like projection


Solid Thermo-cured Adirondack spruce top yields a clear, defined tone that holds up to frenetic strumming


Solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides produce zesty, articulate highs, booming, cavernous lows, and lively, complex harmonic overtones


Hand-carved, scalloped "X" bracing lends extra resonance, volume, and sustain to your playing


Satin-finished mahogany neck with a Traditional Even “C” profile promotes easy navigation along the fretboard


Agile ebony fingerboard with abalone-snowflake inlays and white-dot side markers


Bone nut and saddle for balanced, authentic string vibration


Appealing Truetone gloss finish, classic-style rosette, herringbone binding, pearl and abalone inlays, and a tortoiseshell pickguard


Sightly nickel hardware and open-gear Gotoh tuning machines ensure optimal intonation