The Eastman T486 is a 16-inch semi-hollow thinline with a full centre block, flamed maple laminate body and Seymour Duncan humbuckers. In the 2026 UK list, the standard T486 carries an MSRP of £1,599.
T486 at a glance
| Body | 16-inch thinline, deluxe flamed maple laminate, full centre block |
| Scale length | 24.75 inches |
| Neck / fingerboard | Maple / ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 12 inches |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Jazz neck / Seymour Duncan ’59 bridge |
| Finish | Truetone Gloss |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Gotoh GE103B-T-N / GE101A |
| Tuners | PingWell RM1239-NV |
| Case | Hardshell case |
| 2026 UK MSRP | £1,599 |
Key specification
The T486 uses a Traditional Even C maple neck, 1.72-inch bone nut and 22 medium-jumbo Jescar frets. Controls are built around a three-way Switchcraft selector, CTS 500K audio-taper pots and the familiar Seymour Duncan Jazz and ’59 pickup pairing.
T486 or T59/v?
The two guitars share their fundamental body format and scale length. The main differences are finish, hardware, pickup specification and price. Our T486 vs T59/v guide puts them side by side.
Specification source: Eastman T486. UK MSRP from the February 2026 UK price list. Dealer selling prices may vary.