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Description

Dive into a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation with the Eastman T486B, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that encapsulates the essence of a classic while bringing its own unique flair. Designed for musicians who crave versatility, this guitar boasts a semi-hollow design with a center block, minimizing feedback while enhancing tonal depth. Its iconic double-cutaway shape not only pays homage to legendary guitars of the past but also offers effortless access to the upper frets.

Crafted with a maple top, back, and sides, the T486B delivers a bright and articulate sound that shines across genres. The Traditional Even “C” shaped maple neck provides a comfortable grip, complemented by a 22-fret ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch radius for smooth playability. This guitar is equipped with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 pickups, delivering a rich, growling tone with a compressed midrange grit that excels in rock, alternative, and beyond.

The Eastman T486B also features a Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge and a Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece, offering solid tuning stability and expressive pitch control. A real bone nut and Pingwell tuners further enhance its playability, while classic design touches like Ivoroid tuning buttons and bell knobs add a vintage charm. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the T486B is ready to support your musical journey with style and sonic excellence.

Key Features:

  • Semi-hollow body with a feedback-reducing center block
  • Maple top, back, and sides for bright, articulate sound
  • Traditional Even “C” maple neck with a 12-inch radius ebony fingerboard
  • Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 pickups for dynamic tonal range
  • Gotoh Tune-o-matic bridge and Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece
  • Real bone nut and Pingwell tuners for stable tuning
  • Vintage-style Ivoroid tuning buttons and bell knobs

Product specs

Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Semi-hollowbody
Body Shape T486B-RD Thinline
Body Material Laminate Maple
Top Material Maple
Body Finish Truetone Gloss
Neck Material Maple
Neck Shape Traditional Even C
Neck Joint Dovetail
Radius 12"
Fingerboard Inlay Split Parallelogram
Number of Frets 22
Scale Length 24.75"
Nut Material Bone
Bridge/Tailpiece Gotoh GE103B Bridge, Bigsby B70 Vibrato
Tuners Pingwell RM 1239-NV, 14:1
Neck Pickup Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Seymour Duncan Phat Cat Single-coil
Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings D'Addario NYXL, .010 - .046
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case

FAQs

What kind of music styles is the Eastman T486B suitable for?

The Eastman T486B is versatile and suitable for a range of styles, including jazz, blues, and rock, thanks to its semi-hollowbody design and Seymour Duncan Phat Cat pickups, which provide a warm, articulate tone.

How does the Bigsby B70 Vibrato on the Eastman T486B affect playability?

The Bigsby B70 Vibrato allows for subtle pitch modulation, adding expressive vibrato effects to your playing without significantly altering the guitar's tuning stability.

What is the neck profile of the Eastman T486B?

The Eastman T486B features a Traditional Even C neck profile, offering a comfortable grip that suits a variety of playing styles, from chordal work to lead playing.

Are the Seymour Duncan Phat Cat pickups on the Eastman T486B humbucking or single-coil?

The Seymour Duncan Phat Cat pickups on the Eastman T486B are single-coil pickups designed to fit into humbucker-sized slots, providing a P-90 style tone with clarity and bite.

Does the Eastman T486B come with a case?

Yes, the Eastman T486B comes with a hardshell case, providing protection during transport and storage.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Eastman T486B.

Features and functionality

  • The input jack on the Bigsby model is placed on the front, potentially obstructing the tremolo arm; a right angle 1/4" adapter is recommended to solve this.

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Comparisons

  • An owner compared their Eastman T486 with a $4,000 Gibson ES-335 and found the Eastman superior in tone, feel, and resonance.

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  • An owner considered the Yamaha SA2200 but preferred the Eastman T486B for its rockier vibe, suggesting a better fit for blues/soul genres.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Eastman T486B is noted for its suitability in blues/soul music, contrasting with Yamaha SA2200's jazz-oriented reputation.

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4.5 out of 5

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max_powell

Good tone comes at a price...

This is the second electric that I've gotten, and I've gotta say it's fantastic: after you tweak it to your standards. If you want a mellow, jazzy tone, you can get this guitar with out any mods and walk away happy. But do NOT expect a big rock tone out of this guy: even after I put Seymour Duncan Alnico IIs in for the P-90-typethings that are in there already, it still doesn't quite have the bright rock tone I thought it would. It turns out I can manipulate the guitar to make some really neat Homme-esque sounds, but if you want a heavier tone, I would replace some of the electronics to handle higher voltages to avoid a thin sound with distortion. Overall, great guitar, and I'm happy I put extra money into it to get a sound that I originally wasn't looking for, but am satisfied with now.

jimmarchi1

its the rare 335 type guitar that's in your face like an LP... just the construction of them.... the maple necked ones are typically a little more brash... I mean, there are exceptions, but tis not a naturally in your face sound like an SG or anything -- the reallyold ones can be reasonably rockin for a variety of reasons.... di you change your potentiometers when changing pickups? you may not have proper 500K audio pots in there and that will effect the interaction of the pickup with the amp even with all pots at 10.... you might want to address the bridge and saddles too if you want to get near the slightly more in your face vintage 335 tone. Also, the more rckin' 335s of yore often have alnico IV or V pickups... strng magnets but with vintage wire turn count for low DCR ratings, coils often very mismatched in PAF loaded examples.

Artist usage

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See how Ruban Nielson uses Eastman T486B

Ruban Nielson

Singer, Guitarist

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In this Instagram photo, we can see that he had gotten this guitar from Eastman as a gift.

See how Neal Casal uses Eastman T486B

Neal Casal

Singer, Guitarist

Phil Lesh and Friends

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Neal Casal praises the Eastman T486B-RD as one of the best-sounding and feeling guitars he's ever played, highlighting its beautiful construction and musician-friendly design. This sentiment is captured in a user-uploaded photo on Fbcdn.

See how J.B. Meijers uses Eastman T486B

J.B. Meijers

Singer, Guitarist

The Common Linnets

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Verified via Eastman Guitars

J.B. Meijers is listed on the Eastman Guitars artist page as a user of the Eastman T486B semi-hollowbody electric guitar.

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