The T484 and T486 share Eastman’s centre-block thinline construction and Seymour Duncan Jazz/’59 pickup pairing, but they are not simply different finishes of the same guitar. The T484 is a compact 14-inch model with a 25-inch scale; the T486 is a larger 16-inch model with a 24.75-inch scale.
T484 vs T486
| Specification | T484 | T486 |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | 14-inch thinline | 16-inch thinline |
| Depth | 1 3/4 inches | 1 3/4 inches |
| Top / back / sides | Flamed maple laminate | Flamed maple laminate |
| Centre block | Solid full-body | Solid full-body |
| Scale length | 25 inches | 24.75 inches |
| Fingerboard | Ebony, pearl dots | Ebony, split parallelograms |
| Pickups | Seymour Duncan Jazz / ’59 | Seymour Duncan Jazz / ’59 |
| Case | Hardshell | Hardshell |
| UK price reference | £1,349 | £1,399 |
The important difference
Body size is the obvious separator. The T484 is substantially more compact across the lower bout, while the T486 uses Eastman’s familiar 16-inch semi-hollow format. Interestingly, the smaller T484 has the slightly longer scale. The electronics are closely matched, so this comparison is more about dimensions and feel than a wholesale change of pickup character.