Eastman Guitar Build Overview
The Eastman E1P-LTD “Bluesmaster” Adirondack 12-Fret Parlor #M2436012 is a limited-edition parlor guitar designed for players who value vintage tone, responsiveness, and a compact, expressive feel. Featuring a solid Adirondack spruce top paired with solid sapele back and sides, this instrument delivers a dry, woody voice with excellent clarity, quick response, and focused projection.
The 12-fret parlor body enhances warmth and midrange presence, giving the Bluesmaster a relaxed, vintage-inspired tonal character that excels in blues, fingerstyle, and roots music. The shorter 24.9" scale length and compact body size create a comfortable, intimate playing experience that responds effortlessly to a light touch.
Finished in Eastman’s Truetone satin, this model allows the tonewoods to breathe and resonate freely while offering a smooth, broken-in feel. With its pyramid bridge, tortoise binding, and understated vintage styling, the E1P-LTD captures the essence of early American acoustic design with modern reliability and craftsmanship.
Why the E1P-LTD Bluesmaster Stands Out
The parlor body paired with a 12-fret neck joint creates a distinctive tonal profile—warm, focused, and highly responsive—ideal for players seeking vintage character and expressive dynamics.
- Adirondack spruce top provides strong headroom and dynamic range
- Sapele back and sides add dryness, clarity, and vintage tonal character
- 12-fret design enhances warmth and midrange presence
- Compact parlor body offers comfort and intimate projection
- Lightweight satin finish improves resonance and responsiveness
Features & Specifications
- Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Bracing: Hand-Carved Scalloped X
- Back & Sides: Solid Sapele
- Body Style: Parlor, 12-Fret
- Neck: Mahogany, Traditional Even "C" Profile
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" Radius
- Scale Length: 24.9"
- Nut Width: 1 11/16" Bone
- Bridge: Pyramid Ebony with Bone Saddle
- Binding: Tortoise (Top and Back)
- Inlays: Pearl Dots
- Tuners: Open-Gear Pingwell V93N (3+3)
- Finish: Truetone Satin
- Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
- Strings: D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Light (.012–.053)
- Case: Deluxe Padded Eastman Gig Bag
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