Eastman SB55DC/TV – Vintage Red Must Have

With a look, style, and sound all of their own, the Antique Varnish guitars and mandolins use the same world class, hand applied varnish as their violins. A six step process starting with a basecoat application to fill the grain, moving to color application, concluding with a french polish, resulting in a finish that’s softer than lacquer, with a smoother tone. A thinner layer of varnish allows for a more resonant, and wide-open sound, giving these instruments a voice all their own.