Samuel Eastman Model 80 basses are ideal for schools, rentals, and beginning players. Their sturdy design balances great sound and playability with durability. With fully laminated top, back, and ribs, excellent quality German brass tuning machines, and ebony fittings, Samuel Eastman Model 80 basses are durable, easy to maintain, and a pleasure to play.
Setup not included.
Top | Laminated Spruce |
Back/Ribs | Laminated Maple |
Purfling | Painted |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Tuning Machine | Rubner Brass Tuning Machines Tyrolean |
Finish | High-Gloss Varnish |
Available Sizes | 3/4-1/8 |
Available Patterns | Gamba |
Tailpiece | Ebony |
Bridge | Hand-fitted bridge with aluminum adjusters |
Recommended strings | Helicore |
This bass requires final setup work to the bridge, soundpost, fingerboard and nut for optimum playability.