Eastman E1D vs E1D Deluxe

The E1D and E1D Deluxe share the same all-solid dreadnought foundation. The Deluxe is not a different body or tonewood recipe: the main changes are gloss finish and factory Fishman electronics.

E1D vs E1D Deluxe

SpecificationE1DE1D Deluxe
BodyDreadnoughtDreadnought
TopSolid thermo-cured Sitka spruceSolid thermo-cured Sitka spruce
Back / sidesSolid sapeleSolid sapele
Scale25.4 inches25.4 inches
FinishTruetone SatinTruetone Gloss
ElectronicsNoneFishman Presys VT
UK price reference£559£769

What are you paying for?

The £210 difference in the current Project Music references is principally about the Deluxe specification rather than a jump in body woods: gloss finishing and built-in Fishman electronics. Full guides: E1D and E1D Deluxe.