Crafted with a laminated maple body and top, the T486L resonates with a warm yet articulate voice, making it a joy to play both clean and with overdrive. Its stunning Classic finish, paired with ivoroid binding and multi-line purfling, exudes vintage-inspired elegance. This is complemented by the bound black pickguard, giving the instrument a balanced aesthetic that’s both traditional and modern.
The neck is made of maple and features a sleek traditional even “C” profile, paired with an ebony fretboard adorned with split parallelogram inlays. The 12-inch radius and medium “C” profile ensure a comfortable grip for intricate chords and smooth lead lines. With a nut width of 44.3 mm (1.74″), it offers enough space for detailed fingerpicking while maintaining excellent playability.
Onboard, a set of Seymour Duncan pickups—a Jazz in the neck position and a ’59 in the bridge—deliver a wide tonal palette. The Jazz pickup provides smooth, warm tones, while the ’59 offers punchy clarity, making this guitar as suited for jazz and blues as it is for rock and funk. The controls include two volume knobs, two tone knobs, and a 3-way toggle switch, giving players complete command over their sound.
Weighing a balanced 3.9 kg, the Eastman T486L Classic travels in a sturdy hardshell case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, truss rod wrench, case key, TFOA hangtag, and passport. This guitar is a testament to Eastman’s dedication to left-handed players, ensuring they have an instrument that excels in craftsmanship, tone, and performance.