Eastman SB55/V-SB Single Cut Electric Guitar Antique Varnish Sunburst

Goes head to head against the big G.

By: Tat on 23 February 2021

Before purchasing one of these Eastman SB55/V I already own a Gibson Les Paul Junior (2015), Gibson Les Paul Special (2020) and a Gibson Les Paul Classic P90 '(2018). The Eastman goes head to head against all the Gibson's I own and in fact the build quality may even be a cut above the Gibson's. The Lollar pickup in the Eastman is a Godsend, gritty but not overly so and cleans up very nice when volume is rolled back. I have another Eastman acoustic that comes with the antique varnish finish just like this SB55/V, and I much prefer the antique varnish over nitro finish, it does seem to allow the wood to vibrate a bit more freely and the feel of it is exceptional for where I live - humidity always makes nitro guitars a bit sticky in the hands but there's no such problem with antique varnish. I am not someone who would actively seek out relic'ed guitars to buy but I genuinely find the Eastman /V relic very nicely done and not excessive at all. Yes, I am over the moon with the purchase and of course Riffs and Licks contributed to the positive purchase experience with their excellent and speedy service.