Eastman SB59/v 2025 - Goldburst

If you like the Eastman SB59’s traditional style and performance, you’ll appreciate the well-travelled look and feel of the SB59/v-GB and its distinctive goldburst antique varnish finish.

Following in the footsteps of the made-in-Kalamazoo classic, the SB59/v-GB features a solid flame maple top over a 1-piece Okoume body. The neck is solid okoume with ebony fretboard and pearl crown inlays—comfortable and playable, with soft-V heft. The top and fingerboard are both bound in ivoroid. The instrument features a thin, antique violin-style varnish topcoat that has an experienced, worn patina that isn’t just another “controlled-beating” relic treatment, but an authentic, vintage appearance.

A pair of Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial humbucking pickups gives the SB59/v-GB plenty of attack, sustain and warmth. Aged nickel Gotoh hardware adds to the road-worn look but delivers dependable, modern functionality. A hardshell case is included. We’re big fans of the American favorite after which these guitars are modeled, but for the money, SB59 models are awfully hard to beat (and without apology, excellent instruments).

The guitar in the photos is the guitar for sale. This one weighs 8lbs 15oz.

Features

• Body Top:               Solid Flame Maple
• Body Back/Sides:   1 Piece Okoume
• Binding:                   Ivoroid, Body (front) and neck
• Finish:                    Goldburst Antique Varnish
• Neck Material:         One Piece Okoume
• Fingerboard:           Ebony w/ pearl crown inlays; 12” radius
• Nut:                         Bone, 1 11/16"
• Scale Length:         24 3/4"
• Pickups:                   2 x Lollar Custom Aged/Wound Imperial Humbucker
• Top Coat Finish:     Truetone Varnish
• Hardware:               Aged Nickel
• Bridge:                     Gotoh Relic Series GE-104B-NI and GE101A-NI tailpiece
• Tuners:                   Gotoh Relic SD90
• Knobs:                    Gold Speed Knobs
• Case:                       Hardshell Case