The SB55/v and SB55DC/TV share much of the same stripped-back Eastman recipe: one-piece okoume construction, ebony fingerboards, Antique Varnish and a single Lollar 50’s Spec Dog Ear P-90. The biggest practical difference is the body shape.
SB55/v vs SB55DC/TV
| Specification | SB55/v | SB55DC/TV |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Single cut | Double cut |
| Body | One-piece okoume | One-piece okoume |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Scale | 24 3/4 inches | 24 3/4 inches |
| Pickup | Lollar 50’s Spec Dog Ear P-90 | Lollar 50’s Spec Dog Ear P-90 |
| Finish | Antique Varnish | Antique Varnish |
| Case | Hardshell case | Hardshell case |
| Project Music price reference | £1,349 | £1,229 |
Which differences actually matter?
The shared pickup, scale length and core materials mean this is less about one guitar being a higher specification than the other. The double-cut SB55DC/TV offers a different feel around the upper frets and a different visual balance; the SB55/v keeps the classic single-cut outline.
Full model pages: SB55/v and SB55DC/TV.
Prices are current Project Music references checked September 2026 and can change.