Eastman Pch2-Om-Bk

The OM Format: A Modern Classic Serving Versatility

The OM (Orchestra Model) format has established itself as one of the most appreciated by guitarists seeking a compromise between comfort and sonic breadth. Less imposing than a dreadnought, it maintains a strong presence in the low end while offering excellent clarity in the mids and highs. The PCH2-OM-BK fully embraces this philosophy: an acoustic designed to cover a wide repertoire, with ergonomics that encourage precision and nuance, whether you play fingerstyle or with a pick.

For Whom and What: An OM Acoustic That Grows With You

The PCH2-OM-BK is particularly suitable for beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a stable guitar, pleasant under the fingers, and capable of enhancing their playing without requiring a "heavy" attack to express themselves. The OM format is an excellent choice for fingerstyle, folk, pop, vocal accompaniment, and precise rhythms, while remaining very comfortable for more melodic and articulated passages. With its Traditional Even "C" neck profile and satin finish, the feel is natural, fast, and suited for long sessions (left-hand placement work, arpeggios, barre chords, open chord playing).

Sound Character: Clarity, Projection, and OM Balance

The core sound of this guitar comes from its thermally treated solid Sitka spruce top. Sitka spruce is renowned for its versatility: it offers a clear attack, a wide dynamic range, and very good definition, which helps maintain clarity whether you play hard with a pick or nuance with your fingers. The thermal treatment (as indicated by the supplier) often enhances the sensation of immediate response and openness, with "riper" highs and more settled mids.

The X-Bracing contributes to the projection and support of the top: chords breathe, notes sustain properly, and the guitar maintains good coherence when alternating between rhythm and more delicate passages. The laminated rosewood back and sides provide a stable and consistent foundation, generally oriented towards good register separation and a clean low end. With this combination, you often get a very practical balance for everyday use: a guitar that sounds consistently while benefiting from the added life and complexity brought by the solid top.

Regarding craftsmanship and feel, the bone nut and the rosewood/bone bridge pair promote a clear transmission of vibrations (attack and sustain), while the rosewood fingerboard offers a pleasant touch and a rather warm response. The Truetone Satin finish on the back of the neck limits the "sticky" effect and improves smoothness of movement, a real plus for quick chord changes and back-and-forth runs.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the same balance of tension and tone, you can plan a replacement set of D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053 strings (identical to the original setup). A clip-on tuner and an acoustic guitar humidifier are also reliable and useful daily complements (intonation, wood stability, playing comfort). The guitar comes with a padded Eastman gig bag, practical for transport and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Format	OM	Nut (bone)	2.54 cm / 25.4 mm (1")
Top	thermally treated solid Sitka spruce	Frets	20 (Jescar-FW43080)
Back and sides	laminated rosewood	Truss rod	double action
Bracing	X-Braced	Neck and headstock finish	Truetone Satin
Rosette	abalone	Logo	maple headstock
Binding	top and back	Inlays	pearl dots
Purfling	black plastic	Bridge	rosewood/bone
Side color	white	Bridge spacing	2.55" / 64.8 mm
Top finish	Truetone Gloss	Bridge pins	white plastic with black dots
Pickguard	black	Tuners	Pingwell RM 1171-CVR 3+3
Body dimensions	2.54 cm / 1" x 4-1/4" / 108 mm	Hardware color	nickel
Neck material	maple	Strings	D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 - .053
Profile	Traditional Even "C"	Action height (12th fret)	3/32" / 2.38 mm bass side and 2/32" / 1.59 mm treble side
Fingerboard	rosewood	Case	padded Eastman gig bag
Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Truss rod wrench	4 mm / 0.157"
Scale length	60.9 cm / 609 mm (23.98")