Eastman T185MX – (No Longer Available)

Brand: Eastman

Instrument Categories: Archtop, Guitars, SOLD, Thinline

Yes, the T185MX has a lot going for it in the looks department. The compact 15″ lower bout dimension, the rich sunburst nitro lacquer finish, bound f-holes, multiple top & back purfling and the gold plated Kent Armstrong designed pickups all lend a definite aura of class … but that is not the main appeal of this instrument.

These versatile guitars neatly span the distance between a fine hollow body archtop and the classic center block thinline. What the T185MX has that really sets it apart from other “335” style instruments is its partial sustain block. While most other double cutaway thinlines have a full length internal block, Eastman has opted for a block just under the bridge & stud tailpiece area. This allows a lot more of the hollowbody tone to be heard, but gives excellent feedback rejection … the best of both worlds.

Specifications

* 1 3/4″ wide bone nut
* bound ebony fingerboard
* 25″ scale length
* bound peghead
* precision Gotoh tuners
* all solid wood, true carved construction
* flamed maple carved top
* carved mahogany back & sides
* internal sustain block under bridge area
* bound f-holes
* tunematic bridge / stop tailpiece assembly
* 15″ lower bout dimension
* Kent Armstrong designed humbucking pickups
* rich Sunburst lacquer finish
* Eastman hardshell case