Founded in 1992, Eastman Music Company has a widely respected reputation for their quality design and craftsmanship, using the same time-honored techniques introduced nearly 500 years ago. With an extraordinarily diverse company, Eastman is highly regarded for creating some of the finest instruments and accessories, and stands at the forefront of the creative development and marketing of musical instruments heard around the globe. One of the preeminent music instrument manufacturers in the world, Eastman boasts divisions dedicated solely to orchestral and fretted instruments. Eastman's growing reputation for excellence lies in the talent and accomplishment of its designers, makers, and company philosophy, an integral part of the long and storied history of one of the most fascinating musical traditions the world has known.