The Eastman E2D Deluxe is an all-solid cedar-and-sapele dreadnought with TruTone gloss finish and Fishman Presys VT electronics. It is a useful alternative to Eastman’s spruce-topped dreadnoughts for players specifically looking at a cedar top.
E2D Deluxe at a glance
| Body | Dreadnought, 16 x 4-11/16 inches |
| Top | Solid cedar |
| Back / sides | Solid sapele |
| Scale length | 25.4 inches |
| Neck / fingerboard | Mahogany / ebony |
| Bracing | Hand-carved scalloped X |
| Electronics | Fishman Presys VT |
| Finish | Truetone Gloss |
| Case | Deluxe padded Eastman gig bag |
| UK price reference | £789 at Project Music, September 2026 |
What makes the E2 different?
The headline difference is the solid cedar top. The E1 dreadnought family uses thermo-cured Sitka spruce, while the E2D Deluxe pairs cedar with the same broad solid-sapele back-and-side formula. The Deluxe specification also brings gloss finish and factory electronics.
Current specification source: Eastman E2D Deluxe. UK retail reference: Project Music. Dealer prices and stock can change.