Eastman Antique Varnish Series
Vintage Gets a New Varnish
With a look, style, and sound all of their own, the Eastman Antique Varnish guitars and mandolins use the same world class, hand applied varnish as their violins.
The Spirit is in the Varnish
Do you believe in magic? If your answer is “no,” the magical work of Eastman's small group of varnish experts might change your mind. The fact that they won’t share their top secret process with us only adds to the mystique!
Newly Suited, Sweeter Sound
Newly Suited, Sweeter Sound
Eastman use a six step process starting with a basecoat application to fill the grain, moving to colour application, concluding with a french polish, resulting in a finish that’s softer than lacquer, with a smoother tone.
The Varnish Sings
The Varnish Sings
A thinner layer of varnish allows for a more resonant, and wide-open sound, giving these instruments a voice all their own.
Behind the Varnish
Behind the Varnish
At the source of every great feature are highly skilled craftspeople who sculpt, refine and perfect a vision. The Antique Varnish process is no exception. The same team behind Eastman's respected Violin Varnish Shop painstakingly hand apply and age the full series of Antique Varnish Archtops, Thinlines, Acoustics and Mandolins. The resulting sound is pure and like no other.
