Hall of Fame: 2020 Eastman T486-RD Thinline Electric Guitar in Red

Hall of Fame: 2020 Eastman T486-RD Thinline Electric Guitar in Red

Vincent Barras

The Eastman T486-RD offers a smooth, articulate tone with exceptional sustain and clarity, making it perfect for jazz, blues, rock and soul players seeking a refined semi-hollow experience.

Its slim “C” neck, ebony fretboard and Seymour Duncan pickups provide pro-level performance and feel suited to serious gigging musicians and studio players alike. It’s highly regarded among boutique guitar enthusiasts and session players for its build quality and tonal versatility.

Specifications:

Year 2020
Made in China
Body Material Deluxe flamed maple laminate
Centre Block Solid centre block to reduce feedback
Finish Truetone gloss
Neck Material Maple
Construction Set neck
Neck Profile Traditional Even “C” profile
Fretboard Material Ebody
Radius 12"
Fret Count 22 medium‑jumbo frets (Jescar 47104‑P)
Nut Width 1.72" (44mm)
Nut Material Bone
Binding & Inlays Ivoroid binding on body, neck, headstock; pearl split‑parallelogram inlays and logo
Brdige & Tailpiece Gotoh Tune‑O‑Matic bridge (GE103B‑T‑N) + Gotoh GE101A tailpiece
Tuners PingWell RM1239‑NV (vintage style)
Pickups Seymour Duncan Jazz humbucker (neck), Seymour Duncan ’59 humbucker (bridge)
Controls 2 × volume, 2 × tone, 3‑way toggle switch
Pickguard 5‑ply floating black plastic with ivoroid binding
Truss Rod Single‑acting
Electronics CTS 500K audio‑taper pots, Switchcraft jack and pickup switch, 0.022 µF caps
Date Sold 9/11/25
Sold For $1,750 AUD
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