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“It Is an Eastman, and Juliet Is the Sun!”





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From stem to stern, Eastman’s Juliet/v-B is one stylish solidbody dripping with attitude. Its unique offset hourglass single-cut body shape comes straight from the mind of master designer Otto D’Ambrosio, standing out from the pack with its raised center and sculpted 2-tone headstock for an aesthetic that’s commanding the attention of guitarists all over Sweetwater. This 6-string sounds just as wonderful as it looks courtesy of its dually outfitted Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers, serving up accompanying per-pickup Volume controls and a bridge pickup Tone knob for detailed sonic contouring with ease. The body-matching Okoume neck comes profiled to a Traditional Even “C” shape and capped with a cut of resonant ebony, wielding with comfortable command and radiused 12 inches for smooth navigation of all 22 frets. Abounding aged nickel hardware is the cherry on top of the Juliet/v-B, ornamenting this axe from the goldo bridge and Bigsby vibrato combo all the way up to the sealed-back Gotoh tuners.





Contoured for comfort





Whether you’re roaming the stage or kicking back on the couch, a solidbody like the Juliet/v-B offers session-long comfort while you play. Its lightweight body of Okoume supplies a strain-free foundation, boasting a backside contour for a flush feel against the player in addition to a comfortably deep cutaway and an offset waist for confident play over the knee when seated. An Okoume neck offers similar weight relief, sustaining well thanks to a 22-fret ebony fingerboard and falling into all players’ hands with assuredness via a traditional even “C” profile. The Juliet/v-B ensures that lengthy setlists, jams, recording slots, and practice sessions exhibit absolutely minimal physical toll to keep you locked in on the music.





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Bare Knuckle Old Guard dual-coils





Fancy the realms of rock, blues, country, pop, or alternative? These Old Guard humbuckers by Bare Knuckle are the perfect armament for your playing style! Hand-wound and engineered with alnico II magnets, Old Guards exude an ever so slightly lower output that, in turn, produces that classic, full, wide-open sound with phenomenal versatility at all dynamics. To accommodate your specific musical circumstances, a 3-way pickup selector lets you toggle between or combine the Old Guards while sculpting their responsiveness to your exact liking with Volume knobs for each humbucker, in addition to a bridge pickup Tone control. Balance, blend, and enhance these humbuckers to your heart’s content to meet a wide range of dual-coil tonal standards.





A real smooth operator





The Juliet/v-B may boast a serious sonic bite, but its smooth playability is reaffirmed through a suite of stellar hardware appointments. Charming sealed-back Gotoh SD91-05M-L tuning machines line the headstock with dependable tuning stability; meanwhile, a goldo 3-point Vario bridge with an enormous and commanding USA Bigsby B5 vibrato arm locks things down at the body end. Its trio of knurled and notched goldo control knobs join in the aged nickel-finished revelry and operate with precision authority. Treated to a real and naturally responding bone nut, plus stylish accenting from the pickguard and selector plate to the 2-tone headstock, the Juliet/v-B is a 6-string that looks sharp and is always ready to get up and go.





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Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni


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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 Juliet/v-B Electric Guitar Features:


Lightweight Okoume body boasts a comfortable offset hourglass shape, large backside contour, raised center, and deep single cutaway


Matching Okoume neck features a Traditional Even "C" neck profile for comfortable command during longer sessions


12-inch radius ebony fingerboard supplies 22 frets for ample roaming


Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers accommodate a variety of genres, including rock, blues, country, pop, and alternative


3-way pickup selector, per-pickup Volumes, and bridge pickup Tone control offer precise tone-shaping possibilities


Stellar intonation anchoring courtesy of Gotoh SD91-05M-L tuners and goldo 3-point Vario bridge


Huge USA Bigsby B5 vibrato arm delivers effortless pitch dips


Knurled and notched goldo control knobs provide precision command


Real bone nut promotes a more natural string response while playing


Stylish accenting at the selector plate, pickguard, and 2-tone headstock offers a unique look like no other


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