The SB55/v features a cap-less one-piece Okoume mahogany solid body delivering a lightweight playing experience without sacrificing an ounce of tone. The Antique Varnish finish brings the guitars’ visual and tonal beauty to the forefront. Eastman's Antique Varnish finish is smoother than lacquer, with the thinner layer of varnish from their violin shop allowing for a fuller, more wide-open resonant sound that gives these instruments a truly unique voice.